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Zainab Disu

Inverness

Summary

I am a compassionate HealthCare Assistant, having work over 20+ years and known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient care, medical terminology knowledge, and emergency response readiness. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and support healthcare team objectives.

After working in Mental health for 3 years, I was motivated to go study mental health nursing.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Morlich Ward, Newcraigs Hospital
INVERNESS
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
  • Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
  • Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
  • Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
  • Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.

Care Assistant

Newcastle Mental Health Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2024

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Willows ward, Newcraigs Hospital
INVERNESS
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Affric ward, Newcraigs Hospital
INVERNESS
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals and families in a forensic mental health setting.
  • Educated clients on various topics related to mental health issues such as self-care skills development, relapse prevention strategies, and stress management techniques.
  • Monitored workplace activities for compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
  • Coordinated resources such as housing, employment opportunities, mental health services. for clients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients who were facing urgent mental health concerns.
  • Conducted assessments of client's mental health status using standardized measures.

Healthcare Assistant

Clonskeagh Mental Health Hospital
Dublin
09.2022 - 08.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Three step
Dublin
04.2023 - 06.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Mayo University Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022

Healthcare Assistant

Southside Intellectual Disabilities
Dublin
02.2014 - 10.2022

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Mental Health Liaison Team, Raigmore Hospital
INVERNESS
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, conferences and other events to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in processes and procedures related to liaison activities.
  • Collaborated with senior management to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.

Student Mental Health Nurse

Castlehill House - Care Home
INVERNESS
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assessed health condition of patients and developed individualized care plans.
  • Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans for residents.
  • Coordinated daily activities for residents, such as social events and recreational programs.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Ruthvan ward, Newcraigs Hospital
INVERNESS
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
  • Participated in case conferences with other professionals to discuss treatment options.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
  • Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - MHAU, Newcraigs Hospital
INVERNESS
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Participated in clinical research projects related to mental health assessment and treatment practices.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' mental health, substance use, and overall functioning levels.
  • Assisted callers in navigating the system of care for mental health services.
  • Provided referrals for additional services such as mental health counseling or peer support groups if needed.

Healthcare Assistant

HMP (Inverness Prison)
Edinburgh
09.2019 - 01.2021

Student Mental Health Nurse

Cradlehall Care Home
INVERNESS
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
  • Coordinated daily activities for residents, such as social events and recreational programs.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress in the electronic medical record system.
  • Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing long-term care facilities.

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Maree ward, Newcraigs Hospital
INVERNESS
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
  • Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Healthcare Assistant

Ttm recruitment
Ennis
02.2013 - 01.2017

Healthcare Assistant

Tallaght university hospital
Tallaght
01.2011 - 01.2017

Care Assistant

Nurse on call
Dublin
08.2007 - 09.2016

Care Assistant

Crumlin children hospital
Dublin
01.2008 - 01.2009

Care Assistant

St. Michael's hospital
Dun-laoghaire
03.2007 - 02.2008

Healthcare Assistant

Scottish Nursing Guild
Edinburgh
09.2019

Care Assistant

Locumlink Healthcare Agency
01.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University of Highlands And Islands
Inverness
08-2024

Major award in Healthcare Support Fetac level 5 -

Dorset college
Dublin
12.2014

Diploma in Law and Taxation -

Limerick Institute of Technology
Dublin
12-2014

Diploma in psychology -

Dublin Business School
Dublin
09-2008

Leaving certificate -

Loreto Secondary School Foxrock
Dublin
12.2003

Blood sugar glucose monitor training certificate -

St. Michael’s Hospital
Dun-laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Telephone

07383623850

Keyareasofresponsibility

  • The provision of both personal care and support service to clients.
  • Facilitating the overall provision of a client-focused service where independent living and community integration is key element.
  • To support the service users to avail of and develop links with the local community
  • To promote the physical wellbeing of each service users.
  • To communicate sensitively and effectively to service users.
  • Responsible for doing the store orders, stocking up the resource Centre
  • To have a practical knowledge and understanding of the needs of adult with intellectual disability and to encourage and empower service users to reach their full potential.

Communication Skills

  • To communicate effectively with the families of individuals in the room.
  • To maintain and promote effective communication between ward staff and the overall hospital.
  • To keep the supervisor and/or site nurse manager informed of all matters, which influence directly or indirectly on the patient's quality of life.
  • To ensure that all ward reports and hospital records are confidential to the hospital and to maintain confidentiality in-respect of matters, which come to your knowledge in the course of your official duties.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/07/85
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Enock Mugova, Clinical Nurse Manager 1, Clonskeagh Mental Health hospital, Clonskeagh, Dublin, D06V406, 0852763985, Enock.mugova@hse.ie
  • Dean Kinsella, CNM 2, Newcastle Mental Health Hospital, Killadreenan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, A63 CD30, 0868217299, dean.kinsella@hse.ie

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Computers

Timeline

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Morlich Ward, Newcraigs Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Willows ward, Newcraigs Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Affric ward, Newcraigs Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023

Care Assistant

Newcastle Mental Health Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2024

Healthcare Assistant

Three step
04.2023 - 06.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Clonskeagh Mental Health Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Mental Health Liaison Team, Raigmore Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2021

Student Mental Health Nurse

Castlehill House - Care Home
06.2021 - 08.2021

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Ruthvan ward, Newcraigs Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - MHAU, Newcraigs Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021

Healthcare Assistant

Mayo University Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022

Student Mental Health Nurse

Cradlehall Care Home
08.2020 - 11.2020

Student Mental Health Nurse

NHS - Maree ward, Newcraigs Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2020

Healthcare Assistant

HMP (Inverness Prison)
09.2019 - 01.2021

Healthcare Assistant

Scottish Nursing Guild
09.2019

Healthcare Assistant

Southside Intellectual Disabilities
02.2014 - 10.2022

Care Assistant

Locumlink Healthcare Agency
01.2014

Healthcare Assistant

Ttm recruitment
02.2013 - 01.2017

Healthcare Assistant

Tallaght university hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017

Care Assistant

Crumlin children hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009

Care Assistant

Nurse on call
08.2007 - 09.2016

Care Assistant

St. Michael's hospital
03.2007 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University of Highlands And Islands

Major award in Healthcare Support Fetac level 5 -

Dorset college

Diploma in Law and Taxation -

Limerick Institute of Technology

Diploma in psychology -

Dublin Business School

Leaving certificate -

Loreto Secondary School Foxrock

Blood sugar glucose monitor training certificate -

St. Michael’s Hospital
Zainab Disu