Registered Nurse at Wren Retirement (2024-04 – Present)
Registered Nurse providing elderly care
- Mentored staff and supported colleagues in elderly care
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action
- Accurately recorded patient medical information and vital signs to provide continued best possible care
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times
- Provided rehabilitation care and emotional support to patients and their relatives during difficult times
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety
- Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families
- Worked closely with nursing staff to conduct ward rounds
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting various procedures like Phlebotomy, Catheter care, syringe drivers, and wound care
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses
Registered Staff Nurse, Covid 19 Vaccinator at NHS Sussex Community (2023-07 – Present)
Assessing and administering Vaccines safely and within guidelines
- Assessing and administering Vaccines safely and within guidelines
Registered Nurse, PIP Disability Assessor at Advo Health (2023-04 – 2023-06)
Assessing clients' personal circumstances, disabilities and health conditions
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, sound writing and IT skills, able to assess Clients personal circumstances, disabilities and health conditions using critical thinking skills and nursing experience
Registered Staff Nurse at St Peter and St James Hospice (2022-05 – 2023-04)
Night nurse looking after palliative patients
- Night nurse looking after palliative patients overnight and taking any OOH calls from patients, relatives or Health professionals and dealing with them appropriately
Registered Community Nurse at St Peter and St James Hospice (2021-08 – 2022-05)
Community nurse supporting people in their homes and nursing homes
- Working and supporting people in their homes and Nursing Homes, Telephone Triage dealing with patients, relatives and health professionals
- Paperwork to include: CHC and fast track Funding and any referrals needed, working alongside District Nurses, GPs and other Community services to give the best Palliative care and support
Registered Staff Nurse, Covid 19 Vaccinator at NHS Sussex Community (2021-05 – 2021-08)
Assessing and administering Vaccines safely and within guidelines
- Assessing and administering Vaccines safely and within guidelines
Registered Staff Nurse at NHS – Haywards Heath (2021-03 – 2021-05)
Registered Staff Nurse providing patient care and surgical support
- Performed safe admission and discharge of patients in accordance with NHS policies to ensure patient safety
- Performed procedures including observations and questions to prepare patients for surgery
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors to ensure consistent communication for continued best care practices
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within the ward
- Relayed confidential clinical information to sister in charge and Matron, updating patient records to reflect changes to treatment plans
- Administered medication and IV fluids according to patient requirements, maintaining attention to detail to avoid errors
- Safely handled and disposed of hazardous and bodily fluids according to NHS procedures to maintain patient and staff safety
Registered Staff Nurse at St Peter and St James Hospice (2019-01 – 2021-03)
Registered Staff Nurse providing palliative care
- Performed safe admission and discharge of patients in accordance with trust policies to ensure safety
- Assisted with patient mobility by utilizing hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment for lifting, pushing and pulling to safely maneuver patients
- Effectively managed caseloads of up to 8 patients per shift
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and families to ensure consistent communication for continued best care practices
- Delivered a consistently high standard of individualized nursing care through communication and adapting to maintain patients' health and wellbeing
- Administered medication according to patient requirements, maintaining attention to detail to avoid errors
- Safely handled and disposed of hazardous and bodily fluids according to Coshh procedures to maintain patient and staff safety
- Built caring and compassionate relationships with patients to provide emotional support and encouragement during a very difficult time
- Worked closely with other staff to ensure consistent communication for continued best care practices
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
Immunization Nurse at Masta (2018-02 – 2019-01)
Immunization nurse administering vaccine medication
- Accurately and efficiently administered vaccine medication in line with stringent masta regulations
- Prioritized busy workload of up to 20 patients
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with masta guidelines
- Educated patients on travel health through assessments, depending where they were traveling too
- Monitored and recorded patient condition
- Maintained accurate records, updating patient records to maximize data accuracy
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs in line with Masta guidelines
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications
- Identified health conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
Staff Nurse at St Peter and St James Hospice (2012-09 – 2019-01)
Staff Nurse providing palliative care
