Registered Adult Nurse / Community Primary Care Nurse
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Hard working and honest practitioner with 25 years in nursing and 12-14 years in Primary Care. Very much a team player but can work on own initiative. Function well in emergency situations. Knowledgeable in CHD, Diabetes, Asthma. Computer literate with experience in Emis LV system, System One, and Vision. Currently revalidating for 3rd time with NMC (31/03/23) with all completed and successful.
Dental Surgery Assistant - Birmingham Dental Hospital
(1979-01 - 1980-12)
Dental Assistant / Children's Educator
(1980-01 - 1986-12)
State Enrolled Nurse - Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Royal Orthopaedic Hospital - Secondary hospital environment
(1987-01 - 1990-12)
1st position as qualified state enrolled nurse
State Enrolled Nurse - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
(1992-01)
State Enrolled Nurse - Dudley Road Hospital
(1992-01)
RGN D/E grade - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
(1997-01 - 1999-12)
RGN E grade - Selly Oak Hospital
(1999-01 - 2001-12)
(2001-01 - 2002-12)
(2002-01 - 2003-12)
Competent in all aspects of venepuncture, immunizations for child and adult. Active in health promotion and HEP A and HEP B vaccinations and all aspects within the remit of practice nursing. Recently updated on vaccinations and taking a primary care course module at the University of Central Birmingham and a certificate in adult education. Up to date with anaphylaxis training and CPR.
Community Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - SBPCT - Central Birmingham and Solihull CCG
(2003-01 - 2005-12)
Continuing in primary care as community primary care nurse practitioner at various practices. Also worked as locum nurse in regular practices in and surrounding areas in the West Midlands. Doing all duties within the remit of a primary care nurse practitioner including long term conditions: Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CVD. Previously been Lead nurse in cytology and infection control. Up to date with smears and audits for smears. Regular updates for best practice and mandatory training.
Occupational Health Practitioner - Occupational Health Agency
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
Recently working with Parcel Force doing health checks and other work within the remit of occupational health work. Trained in venepuncture. Reliable, enthusiastic, self motivated. Understanding of and adherence to need for strict confidentiality.
Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own work load priorities. Able to be part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure in a demanding environment with a diverse patient base and changing environment.
Teaching and Practice Nursing / Occupational Health Nurse
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
Motivated and committed to high standards of care. Clinical lead in cytology.
Practice Nurse - Heart of Birmingham and Sandwell PCT
(2008-03 - 2009-05)
Recently attended Birmingham University Medical Centre for an anti-coag course which upon completion gives 15 CAT points at level 3. Recently completed CPD updates for cytology and CPR and anaphylaxis training. Within the remit of the practice nurse role able to diagnose, treat, and evaluate all care delivered, enabling delivery of expert patient care and safe clinical decision making. Would like to carry on further studies and go forward to nurse practitioner.
Practice Nurse - Various Birmingham Medical Practices and Medical Centres - Birmingham
(2009-06 - 2010-12)
Working within the team running clinics for long term conditions.
Community Nurse Practitioner - Agency Nursing / Various Practices and Centres - Birmingham, Sandwell, Wiltshire (MOD 2 years), Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall
(2010-01 - 2015-12)
Working as a community nurse practitioner in various practices around Birmingham and Sandwell. Also 2 years with MOD in Wiltshire. Worked in various WIC and urgent care centres as streamer/assessment nurse in A&E dealing with minor illness and minor injuries.
Immunisation Nurse - Immunisation Child Health Team
(2016-05 - 2018-12)
3 years administering child health vaccine programme to children for flu and leaving school vaccines. Doing health education and immunisations for flu IM and nasal, IM DTP, babies HEP B and meningitis C, and MCY.
Payee / Locum Nurse - Medical Staffing - Inner city practice
(2018-01 - 2019-06)
Working as a payee for Medical Staffing on long term assignments at a small inner city practice.
Lead Practice Nurse - Husband and Wife Doctor Team - Sparkbroke, Stratford Road
(2019-03 - 2020-12)
Only lead practice nurse on a permanent basis. Role encompasses the whole remit of a community primary care practice nurse, but taking on responsibility for being lead in infection control, also lead nurse in women's health and the uptake of smears, and lead nurse for the flu season. Especially in Diabetes and wound care. Committed to the ever evolving role of a practice nurse and constantly updating for best practice and NICE guidelines.
Band 6 Qualified Healthcare Professional / Clinical Lead / Supervisor - SWH CCG - Worcester and Hereford Primary Care
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
Qualified healthcare professional for the start up and administration of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Currently doing immunisations and assessment of patients who have come as the appropriate cohort for the PFIZER or ASTRA-ZENECA vaccine. Changing clinical practice in accordance to the changing and challenging clinical protocols and guidance on an ongoing basis. All updates and COVID-19 guidance and vaccines updated 2019 and ongoing.
Band 5 Nurse - Walsall Manor Hospital / Agency Nursing - Walsall
(2022-01 - 2022-01)
Started as a band 5 nurse doing maternity vaccines, whooping cough and COVID vaccines, but changed mind after 1 week.
Primary Care Practice Nurse - Agency Nursing / Primary Care - Various practices
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
Working as an agency nurse in primary care.
Endoscopy Nurse - Worcester NHS / Kidderminster Hospital - Kidderminster
(2023-09)
Working within the same day/short day case unit.
Ward Nurse - Private Hospital
(2023-01 - 2024-02)
Working as a ward nurse in a private hospital for breast augmentation and bariatrics and optical surgery. Short shifts of own choice.
Primary Care Practice Nurse - Agency Locum / Medical Centre - Leamington Spa
(2024-03 - 2024-07)
Doing sessions. Rebooked until end of July.
Wasley Hills High School (1972-01 - 1977-12)
Bromsgrove & Worcester College (1977-01 - 1979-12)
Dental Surgery Assistant - Dental Surgery - Birmingham Dental Hospital (1979-01 - 1980-12)
State Enrolled Nurse - Nursing - Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (1987-01 - 1989-12)
EN to RGN Conversion Course - Nursing - University of Central England / Birmingham City University (1996-01 - 1997-12)
Certificate of Professional Studies - Nursing - Birmingham City University (1996-01 - 1997-12)
Primary Care Certificate with Competencies - Primary Care - Birmingham City University
Primary Care Practice Nurses and Long Term Conditions Programme - Primary Care - Education for Health
Anti-Coagulation Course - Clinical - Birmingham University Medical Centre
Degree in Enhanced Care / Management - Nursing Management - Open University (2022-01)
