Gisela De Almeida

Experienced and highly skilled Emergency Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of post-registration nursing experience since qualifying in 2013. Extensive background across urgent care, A&E, surgical wards, and remote triage services. Demonstrates strong autonomous clinical decision-making, advanced assessment skills, and the ability to manage a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses in both face-to-face and remote settings.

Recognised for delivering safe, patient-centred care in high-pressure environments, with excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Locum) at King's College Hospital (2022-05 – Present)

Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses in a busy emergency department.

• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Request and interpret X-rays.
• Act as Nurse in Charge, supporting team flow and safety.
• Refer and escalate patients appropriately.

NHS 111 Clinical Advisor / Nurse Practitioner (Agency) at Hays Healthcare (2022-02 – 2022-06)

Conducted telephone consultations via NHS 111, triaged patients, and provided safe, evidence-based advice.

• Conducted telephone consultations via NHS 111.
• Triaged patients and assessed clinical needs.
• Provided safe, evidence-based advice.
• Escalated cases appropriately.

Nurse Practitioner / Streaming Nurse at Hurley Group (2017-06 – 2022-04)

Assessed and treated minor illnesses and injuries, performed wound care, ECGs, plastering, and X-ray interpretation.

• Assessed and treated minor illnesses and injuries.
• Performed wound care, ECGs, plastering, and X-ray interpretation.

Senior Staff Nurse – A&E at The Hillingdon Hospital (2014-11 – 2017-05)

Managed triage and patient flow in a busy emergency department, supported junior staff and maintained patient safety.

• Managed triage and patient flow in a busy emergency department.
• Supported junior staff and maintained patient safety.

Staff Nurse – Surgical Ward at The Hillingdon Hospital (2013-11 – 2014-10)

Delivered pre- and post-operative care, specialised in wound care and monitoring.

• Delivered pre- and post-operative care.
• Specialised in wound care and monitoring.

Management of Minor Illness in Nursing – St George's University (2021)

Red Dot Radiology Course in Radiology – Northwick Park Hospital (2018)

Management of Minor Injuries in Nursing – St George's University (2018)

Emergency & Unscheduled Care in Nursing – Bucks New University (2016 – 2017)

DipHE Adult Nursing in Nursing – Bucks New University (2010 – 2013)