Amanda Hudson

Hi, I'm Amanda, a hard-working, down-to-earth, kind, caring and compassionate Registered Adult Nurse. I have extensive experience working within the Aged Care environment and the community setting as a Registered Nurse. I'm passionate about providing exceptional patient-centred care, supporting resident families and motivating and mentoring care teams to succeed.

I'm also committed to continuous quality improvement and regularly evaluate care outcomes to ensure appropriate and responsive nursing practice is applied and maintained.

ADULT COMMUNITY NURSE- BAND 6 - CENTRAL SURREY HEALTH

(2026-03)

REGISTERED ADULT COMMUNITY NURSE - UNITY HEALTHCARE

(2021-06 - 2026-03)

Responsibility of providing highly skilled nursing care to patients within the community setting and maximising the individuals' potential for independence.

• Work closely with seniors and the connected multidisciplinary teams to enable patients to remain in their own homes and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
• To be able to work and make decisions relating to patient care independently using clinical knowledge.
• Caring for End of Life patients and providing support to their families.
• Carrying out wound care to all kind of wounds including pressure wounds, skin tears, surgical wounds etc.
• Monitoring patient vital signs and using the NEWS2 app to determine what action is required.
• Monitoring of blood glucose levels and administration of insulin as prescribed.
• Working with complex palliative patients and supporting their families.

REGISTERED ADULT NURSE - FOXLEIGH GROVE NURSING HOME

(2020-09 - 2021-06)

• Care and monitoring of 39 residents; ensuring all receive an exceptionally high level of personal care, adequate nutrition, medication and wound care.
• Ensuring safeguarding of all residents; protecting them from harm, abuse, neglect and encouraging them to participate in making their own decisions and choices.
• Leading and guiding a team of care staff to provide optimal patient-centred care to residents; ensuring their safety, dignity, privacy, choice and autonomy is upheld at all times.
• Extensive liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams including weekly GP rounds, followed by accurate documentation of all events.
• Ensuring accurate administration and recording of all medication following MAR sheets effectively.
• Peg feed set-up and accurate administration of medication/fluids via peg feed at the correct dosage rate per hour.
• Administration of subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections as prescribed.
• Monitoring of client blood sugar levels; administering glucose and insulin as prescribed by the GP.
• Constant monitoring of resident vital signs; actioning resuscitation when DNACPR not in place.
• Dressing wounds and ensuring optimal skincare is maintained, then documenting wound care carried out on CAREDOCS system.
• Maintaining accurate client care records on CAREDOCS system, documenting any significant changes as they occur.
• Developing and implementing care plans and risk assessments, which are personalised to each residents' needs.
• Administering COVID-19 PCR and lateral flow tests according to government guidance.

FULL TIME MUM

(2018-11 - 2020-09)

REGISTERED ADULT NURSE - GAVIN ASTOR HOUSE NURSING HOME

(2016-07 - 2018-11)

• Care and monitoring of 25 residents; ensuring all receive an exceptionally high level of personal care, adequate nutrition, medication and wound care.
• Ensuring safeguarding of all residents; protecting them from harm, abuse, neglect and encouraging them to make their own decisions.
• Leading and guiding a team of care staff to provide optimal patient-centred care to residents; ensuring their safety, dignity, privacy, choice and autonomy is upheld at all times.
• Extensive liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams including GP's on a weekly basis.
• Ensuring accurate administration and recording of oral medication according to dosage amounts.
• Peg feed set-up and accurate administration of medication/fluids via peg feed at the correct dosage rate per hour.
• Administration of subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections as per MAR instructions.
• Monitoring of client blood sugar levels; administering insulin as per MAR instructions.
• Constant monitoring of resident vital signs; actioning resuscitation if no DNACPR is in place.
• Dressing wounds and ensuring optimal skincare is maintained.
• Maintaining accurate client records; documenting significant changes and keeping care plan information up to date.

STUDENT NURSE (WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE STUDYING) - Various (Work Experience)

(2013-01 - 2016-07)

My Student Nurse work experience involved working with a variety of different people within many contrasting environments including: Ambulance Service (Paramedic), Critical Care, Theatres, Medical & Surgical, Elderly Care, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, Dementia Care etc.

• Observing patients physical & mental health and documenting changes/improvements.
• Liaising with medical professionals for patient health and well-being.
• Administering medication under supervision.
• Assisting patients with personal care/hygiene/feeding.
• Responding to and participating in emergency situations.
• Checking wounds and changing of wound dressings.
• Preparing patients, medication & documentation for transfer to other wards or for discharge.
• Caring and monitoring of patients before surgery and in recovery.

SENIOR CARER - FRINDSBURY HALL NURSING HOME

(2010-09 - 2012-12)

• Writing of specific and defined care plans for new residents.
• Provide assistance to residents according to specific/defined care plans with a view to improving their quality of life.
• Work in collaboration with other health professionals to implement care and development plans.
• Provide friendly and compassionate support to residents and their families.
• Assist residents with daily living, personal care and hygiene needs.
• Assist residents with activities that enhance physical, emotional & social well-being.
• Provide companionship and support to residents as required.
• Observe, monitor and record changes in resident physical and mental health and report any changes to the nurse in charge.

CARER - AMPERSAND RESIDENTIAL HOME

(2009-07 - 2010-09)

• Provide assistance to residents according to specific/defined care plans with a view to improving their quality of life.
• Work in collaboration with other health professionals to implement care and development plans.
• Assist residents with daily living, personal care and hygiene activities.
• Assist residents with activities that enhance physical, emotional & social well-being.
• Provide companionship and support to residents as required.
• Assist with safe moving and handling and re-positioning of residents.
• Observe, monitor and record changes in resident physical and mental health and report any changes to the Registered Nurse.

CARER - ALLIED HEALTHCARE (AGENCY)

(2004-03 - 2009-07)

• Provide an exceptionally high standard of care to all patients.
• Observe patient physical and mental health and report changes to the Nurse in charge.
• Work alongside the Registered Nurse & other care staff to provide tailored care according to specific care plans.
• Support patients with daily living, personal care and hygiene.

BSC HONS - ADULT NURSING - University of Greenwich (2013 - 2016)

NVQ 2/3 - HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (2011 - 2012)

GCSE QUALIFICATIONS - Vinters High School (1995 - 1995)