Caroline Capapas

Experienced Nurse practised in a variety of health care settings and has the ability to make quick and safe decisions. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care such as diagnostic, assessment, evaluation and treatment. Communicates and builds essential relationships with members of teams and demonstrates leadership when necessary.

With 17 years of experience demonstrating highly-developed clinical skills in a busy environment. Dedicated to providing top level care by actively listening to patients and asking pertinent questions. Experienced in treating patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries, takes a collaborative approach to patient care with colleagues.

Band 6 management and Palliative care, recent progression to Band 7 managing caseload and team - Solent Community

(2022-09)

• Up skilled in long term conditions, leadership, developing staff, audits and prioritising patients

Practice Nurse/Woman's Health Nurse - Portsdown group practice

(2020-01 - 2022-09)

• Responded to enquiries from patients in routine appointments, walk-in services, telephone triage or home visits
• Accommodated and became the first point of contact for patients who had undiagnosed problems
• Adhered to strict professional, ethical and medical behaviour and code at all times
• Communicated compassionately and effectively to patients and their guardians, using alternative communication methods to surpass cultural and comprehension barriers
• Delivered high-quality patient care using advanced independent clinical abilities in general practice

Community Nurse - Southern health

(2013-08 - 2020-01)

• Managed, organised and prioritised assigned workload that promoted quality care and fairness to all patients
• Loan working and visiting house bound patients
• Supporting clients with long term health conditions
• Advanced wound care and leg ulcers
• End of life and palliative care
• Mentoring students and supporting new staff members
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Staff Nurse Acute Neuro - Southampton General hospital

(2008-09 - 2013)

• Communicated compassionately and effectively to patients and their guardians, using alternative communication methods to surpass cultural and comprehension barriers
• Adhered to strict professional, ethical and medical behaviour and code at all times
• Iv fluids, cannulation, taking bloods and giving blood transfusions
• Daily ward rounds and taking charge of the Acute ward
• Communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team
• Responding to emergency and resuscitation calls

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Southampton University (2005-09)