ISAAC DODD
UK Registered Mental Health Nurse & Educator
Reading, UK.About
Highly experienced UK Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 10 years of progressive experience in psychiatric hospitals and mental health units. Adept at providing compassionate, patient-centered care within ethical frameworks, consistently ensuring client safety and well-being. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, adapt to new environments, and autonomously manage complex patient care, including medication administration, therapeutic interventions, and health promotion. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical and educational expertise to contribute to a leading healthcare organization.
Projects
Work
Windsor Clinical and Home Care Services Group Limited
|UK Registered Mental Health Nurse
UK
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Summary
Currently serving as a UK Registered Mental Health Nurse, delivering comprehensive patient care and upholding professional standards within the mental health sector.
Highlights
Provide direct, holistic mental health nursing care, adhering to NMC standards and best practices for diverse patient populations.
Manage medication administration and monitor treatment efficacy, ensuring patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, collaborating with patients and families to support recovery and well-being.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with clinical documentation requirements.
Windsor Clinical and Home Care Services Group Limited
|Support Worker
UK
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Summary
Provided essential support to individuals, assisting with daily activities and contributing to their overall well-being in a care setting.
Highlights
Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and promoting independence.
Provided compassionate support and companionship, enhancing the quality of life for individuals under care.
Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients.
Documented observations and reported changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
Nursing and Midwifery Training college-Asankragwa
|Nurse Educator
Asankragwa, Ghana
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Summary
Led the education and professional development of nursing trainees, designing and delivering comprehensive curricula to foster proficiency in mental health nursing.
Highlights
Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs to nursing students, ensuring achievement of required professional proficiency.
Developed and updated course outlines for multiple subjects, aligning curriculum with national nursing standards and educational objectives.
Contributed to the review and enhancement of training curricula, optimizing educational content for improved student outcomes.
Conducted regular performance assessments and evaluations for trainees, providing constructive feedback to foster skill development and clinical competency.
Coordinated and scheduled clinical practice for trainees, ensuring practical experience aligned with theoretical learning and supervised field work.
Father Thomas Allan Rooney Memorial Hospital
|Registered Mental Health Nurse
Ghana
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Summary
Provided comprehensive mental health nursing care, managing patient treatment plans, and fostering therapeutic relationships within a hospital setting.
Highlights
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans, integrating evidence-based practices for diverse mental health conditions.
Organized and conducted home visits, extending therapeutic support and care coordination to patients in community settings.
Fostered strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient engagement and recovery outcomes.
Monitored and managed the effects of psychotropic medications and other treatments, ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Designed and delivered health promotion programs, educating patients and the community on mental health awareness and preventative strategies.
Ensured patient, relative, and staff safety by conducting thorough risk assessments, meticulously reporting incidents, and adhering to all safety protocols and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
|Registered Mental Health Nurse
Cape Coast, Ghana
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Summary
Delivered direct patient care and therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing acute mental distress in a psychiatric hospital environment.
Highlights
Provided direct, compassionate care to patients experiencing acute mental distress, stabilizing conditions and promoting well-being.
Built trusting therapeutic relationships with patients, actively listening to and interpreting their needs to inform personalized care plans.
Administered medications, including injections, with precision, and meticulously monitored treatment efficacy and patient responses.
Facilitated and participated in group and one-to-one therapy sessions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery.
Organized and led social events to enhance patients' social skills and mitigate feelings of isolation, fostering a supportive community environment.
Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records, ensuring compliance with clinical documentation standards and producing tailored care plans and risk assessments.
Education
University of Cape Coast
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Bachelors Degree
Health Science Education (Mental Health Nursing)
Ankaful Nurses Training College
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Diploma
Mental Health Nursing
Swedru School of Business
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Business