Registered nurse Adult, Geriatric, mental health
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Registered General Nurse with a passion for patient care.I come with good interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. I am a team player who offers a proactive approach to patient care, advocating for patients rights and using sound judgement for ethical and evidence based decision making. I am a very fast learner who adapts well to new challenges and environments and am a self motivated learner.
I have gained valuable experience in my 4 years in a licensed role by working in various settings. I began my career in Jamaica working in a 1000 bed mental health institution which managed both the physical and mental health of our patients alongside managing and overseeing the care of a 15-bed geriatric care home. I later moved to the UK to work in a 1000 bed mental health hospital, specifically within the brain injury unit performing in a specialist adult nurse role to oversee the physical health needs of over 16 patients with complex physical and psychological care needs.
I then transitioned into the role of vaccination nurse within the occupational health department supporting staff and the HR team to ensure that a high standard of care is offered to staff as well as epidemiological surveillance for the safety of both staff and patients
Bachelor’s degree in general nursing (hons) (4yr)
certificates in mental health syringe driver and palliative care infection control
