Michelle Protasenko

NMC-registered Adult Nurse (RGN) with acute Emergency Department and Infectious Diseases experience within the NHS, and strong hands-on experience in wound care and phlebotomy. Confident carrying out pre-assessment and post-operative care, working autonomously in a fast-paced outpatient setting, and delivering clear patient education and aftercare advice. Known for kind, compassionate, patient-focused care, meticulous clinical documentation, and building trust and confidentiality with clients.

Experienced supervising and mentoring junior colleagues and student nurses and committed to the highest standards of clinical governance and infection prevention expected in private healthcare.

Registered Staff Nurse – Emergency Department - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

(2025-12)

• Carry out rapid, structured patient assessments and prioritise care based on clinical urgency — directly transferable to pre-assessment and triage in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Regularly perform wound care, dressing changes and wound assessment across a wide range of presentations, with a strong focus on infection prevention.
• Confident and experienced in phlebotomy, venepuncture and peripheral IV cannulation, taking bloods accurately and efficiently under time pressure.
• Recognise and escalate early signs of deterioration using clinical judgement and NEWS2, a core safety skill for monitoring patients post-procedure.
• Perform 12-lead ECG recording, IV medication administration and blood transfusions to a high standard of accuracy and patient comfort.
• Safely administer medications and IV therapies in accordance with NMC standards and Trust policy.
• Work autonomously within a fast-paced department, making independent clinical decisions within scope of practice.
• Deliver clear, reassuring patient communication and aftercare advice during high-pressure, time-sensitive care.
• Supervise and mentor student nurses, providing structured feedback and clinical teaching.
• Uphold rigorous infection prevention, safeguarding and evidence-based practice standards.

Registered Staff Nurse – Infectious Diseases - NHS

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Planned, delivered and evaluated individualised nursing care plans, adapting care to each patient's changing clinical picture.
• Provided extensive wound care and dressing changes as a core part of daily practice, monitoring closely for signs of infection.
• Administered medications, IV therapies and blood products safely, with meticulous monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication and discharge/aftercare planning — directly applicable to patient education in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Maintained the highest standards of clinical documentation and infection control in a specialist setting.
• Collaborated closely with consultants, microbiologists, pharmacists and specialist nurses as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supported the induction and supervision of student nurses.

Assistant Manager - LazerZone

Managed client relationships and resolved concerns professionally in a fast-paced, customer-facing business — experience that supports a polished, client-focused approach in private clinic settings.

• Supervised staff and supported recruitment, induction and training.
• Developed strong organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills.

BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing - University of Brighton (2024-11)