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.
