Natasha Evans

I am a highly motivated, hardworking and committed nurse; having qualified in January 2019, I then pursued my career within the primary care sector. I have since completed 'The Fundamentals of Practice Nursing course' in December 2021 which enabled me to progress into my role. I also have previous experience in an administrative role within a busy General Practice which I believe enhanced my knowledge further aiding me to understand all aspects of working within primary care.

I am well-mannered, compassionate and caring and I work well both within a team and lone working. I have gained the courage, through experience, to work efficiently in emergency situations and I have a great passion for nursing, primary care and continuous self-improvement. I have excellent time keeping, documentation and administrative skills and I can organise individuals and teams in order to meet objectives and complete tasks effectively and efficiently.

I am used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. I completed my nurse training at the University of Wolverhampton, where I achieved a first-class degree in Adult Nursing. The University of Wolverhampton operates a 'hub and spoke' system for placements which enabled vast exposure to many different clinical areas within the nursing field; I feel having a wide exposure increased my confidence professionally and personally.

I have been exposed to medical, surgical and acute care wards, I have worked within primary care, an outpatient setting, nurse lead clinics and the community. I am involved in various multi-disciplinary teams within my role and understand the importance of multi-disciplinary working and effective communication skills. I believe I could be a great addition to your practice nursing team and hope to keep developing myself professionally and reach my future goal of being an advanced nurse practitioner.

Practice Nurse - TELDOC

(2020-10)

Manage my own caseload of patients each day, whilst adhering to allocated time slots through effective time management.

• Venepuncture
• Childhood immunisations
• Vaccinations
• Ear Syringing
• Doppler Assessment
• Compression bandaging
• Dressings, complex, acute and chronic
• Suture/Clip removal
• Cervical Screening
• Simple contraceptive reviews
• Simple Asthma reviews
• IM injections such as B12, testosterone, prostap
• ECG's
• Hypertension/blood pressure
• Sample taking and ensuring they are in the correct containers and bags for transportation
• Checking the fridge and defibrillator each day to ensure cold chain upheld and equipment is safe and ready to use
• Checking emergency equipment and drugs
• Involving a multidisciplinary team where necessary for each patient to enhance patient care and safety
• Ensuring appropriate referrals are made as and when needed for each patient
• Being vigilant of QOF targets whilst seeing patients for appointments to ensure that information is obtained opportunistically where possible
• Ensuring patients are managed effectively to avoid hospital admission where possible
• Being vigilant throughout consultations to ensure safeguarding needs are met, recognised or flagged and not missed

Staff Nurse - PRH (Respiratory – General Medicine)

(2019-07 - 2020-10)

• Managing acutely unwell patients in a fast-paced environment
• Delivering medications as prescribed, whilst managing pain through medication as and when required
• Delivering personal care to patients to ensure that their holistic needs are met whilst in hospital
• Caring for patients who are chronically or acutely unwell and supporting them whilst on invasive treatments such as BiPAP and CPAP
• Undertaking regular monitoring and observations, ensuring that patients are escalated appropriately when showing signs of becoming acutely unwell
• Managing patients who have drains or catheters in place, ensuring that documentation is accurate for fluid balance
• Managing a case load of patients each shift and ensuring that all information is safely and effectively handed over to other members of staff
• Ensuring safe discharge to prevent re-admission, including safety netting patients, ensuring support is in place ready for their return home, or ensuring a safe place for them to be discharged

Practice Nurse - Donnington Medical Practice

(2019-01 - 2019-07)

• Clinical ordering
• Checking the clinical fridges to ensure the effective management of the cold chain
• Managing my time to adhere to specific appointment times/slots whilst ensuring consultations are thorough
• Venepuncture
• Childhood immunisations
• Vaccinations
• Dressings, complex, acute and chronic
• Suture/Clip removal
• Cervical Screening
• IM injections such as B12, testosterone, prostap
• ECG's
• Hypertension/blood pressure
• Sample taking and ensuring they are in the correct containers and bags for transportation
• Checking the fridge and defibrillator each day to ensure cold chain upheld and equipment is safe and ready to use
• Checking emergency equipment and drugs
• Involving a multidisciplinary team where necessary for each patient to enhance patient care and safety
• Ensuring appropriate referrals are made as and when needed for each patient
• Being vigilant to QOF targets whilst seeing patients for appointments to ensure that information is obtained opportunistically where possible
• Ensuring patients are managed effectively to avoid hospital admission where possible
• Being vigilant throughout consultations to ensure safeguarding needs are met, recognised or flagged and not missed

Bank Staff Healthcare Assistant - New Cross – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

(2017-07 - 2019-07)

• Assist with dietary and fluid intake, monitor and record as appropriate
• Adhere to nil by mouth and pre-operative fasting instructions when enforced
• Involved in review of all patient risks including; falls, nutrition, pressure ulcer prevention, infection prevention and manual handling
• Ensure that all documentation is appropriately completed
• Respect and maintain the patient's privacy and dignity at all times
• Ensure that correct use of moving and handling equipment, personal protective equipment and personal hygiene standards are maintained
• Undertake and report basic observations
• Use computerised information systems to access and record data
• Answer the telephone, courteously and efficiently, referring any queries to the person in charge

Administration - Donnington Medical Practice

(2012-04 - 2018-01)

• Preserve confidentiality at all times, and follow data protection and practice protocols
• Ensure an efficient service to patients and clinical staff, assisting on reception in times of staff shortage or unprecedented demand
• Deal with complaints, promptly and according to practice policy
• Participate and contribute in weekly staff meetings with the reception and administration team to highlight any potential improvements
• Deal with more complex enquiries from patients, deputising for the Practice Manager in the first instance
• Maintain a clear desk policy and complying with patient confidentiality and data protection
• Order clinical stock for the nurses, GP's and dermatology team
• Clean, re-stock and order stock for the staff coffee machine
• Work as part of the administration team to complete necessary steps to hit targets including QOF and updating patient's details and medical records
• Summarising and coding patients Lloyd George records onto the computer system for the use of GP's and clinical staff for all new incoming patients into the practice
• Process and take the necessary steps to complete any medical reports received into the practice from third party companies, e.g. insurance companies and the government
• Have attention to detail and effectively prioritise work load
• Use of excel password secured spreadsheet to ensure a correct and accurate log of all information relating to medical reports log is documented for the use of the supervisors, deputy practice manager and the practice manager
• Before leaving Donnington Medical Practice trained a member of staff to take over medical reports, also wrote a policy and procedure workbook relating to this role for the use of other members at the practice, should they need to further train other members of staff

Qualified counter assistant and Trainee Dispenser - Donnington Pharmacy

(2016-05 - 2018-01)

• Provide an effective, efficient and friendly service to patients and visitors
• Deal with all general enquiries, both in person and on the telephone
• Keep the shop floor and front desk tidy, maintaining a clear desk policy and complying with patient confidentiality and data protection
• Dispense medication in line with prescriptions
• Order stock and put away incoming deliveries
• Dispense doset boxes and monthly trays for patients in line with the prescription and crib sheets
• Printing MARs charts for Nursing and Residential homes
• Counting, sorting and filing claimed prescriptions to ensure payment
• Label prescriptions ready for dispensing
• Assist the counter staff and pharmacists during busy periods
• Providing advice to service users within the pharmacy in line with limitations as a counter assistant and trainee dispenser, referring to the pharmacist when necessary

Advanced Diploma - The Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing - The University of Wolverhampton (2021-12)

BNurs Degree - Adult Nursing - The University of Wolverhampton (2019-01)

Access to Higher Education Course - Health - Telford College of Arts and Technology (2015-09 - 2016-06)