Claire Mckenzie

currently work within a Nurse Led Intravitreal Administration Service and have central core of knowledge, skills and competencies, supporting a range of activities essential to the care of ophthalmic patients. I am responsible for clinical assessment, implementation and evaluation of care and treatment ofmypatients. Mypostinvolvesadministrationofspecialisttreatmentproceduresincludingintravitreal therapy, removal of cysts, skin tags and Botox treatments.

I always ensure to respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs and involve them in shared decision making; and obtains their consent. I can identify the risks that need to be managed, have clear goals and involve other practitioners to meet people’s complex health and wellbeing needs and risks.

• Work-Based Advanced Skills and Innovative Practices
• Applied Pathophysiology for Advancing Professional Practice
• Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making in Acute and Primary Care

This has allowed me to further progress in my practice, working autonomously to assess, diagnose and implement patient care, able to initially and independently managing a broad range of presenting conditions.

I have excellent communication skills and work well independently but also thrive being part of an expert team I can turn to should further assessment or advice be deemed necessary.

• BLS
• Experience administering injections • Communication skills
• Patient assessment
• Management
• Care plans

MSc in Nursing in Advancing Professional Practice 2021-2023