Patrice McCoy
Senior Staff Nurse
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About
A bright; conscientious qualified nursing professional, with excellent clinical management and observational skills. Of a warm and pleasant disposition, polite and able to communicate at all levels, and across contrasting social and cultural backgrounds. A strong team player, who is reliable, co-operative and diligent.
Known to work well under pressure, use own initiative appropriately, and thrive on a challenge. A solid background in administration, has crafted excellent record keeping and presentation skills, excellent IT proficiency and exceptional organisational skills. A keen learner, who welcomes constructive criticism, and seeks further development to continue to progress.
Experience
Senior Staff Nurse - The London Clinic - London
(2017-01)
- Patient admission for both day and long-stay patients
- Venepuncture/ blood sampling
- Wound and drain assessment/management
- Liaising with consultants and other MDT members
- Supervision of Student Nurses and Junior Staff Nurses
- Carry out shift lead responsibilities
- Discharge planning and implementation to required services
Staff Nurse - The Lister Hospital
(2014-08 - 2017-01)
- General and day surgery admission
- Venepuncture and cannulation technique
- Plastic Surgery and General Post-operative Care
- Wound assessment and management
- Drain management
- Liaising with multi-disiplinary team members
- Patient discharge planning and community referrals
Clinical Research Nurse (Full time bank) - Parexel International - London
(2014-02 - 2014-08)
Staff Nurse - London Bridge Clinic
(2013-12 - 2014-02)
- Day surgery and cosmetic surgery admission
- Assisting surgeon with general and local anaesthetic procedures
- Pre and post surgery on-call support to patients
- Post-operative wound care/management
- Record keeping and clinical notes management
Clinical Research Nurse - Parexel International - London
(2013-03 - 2013-11)
- Screening candidates for clinical trials including blood sampling and skin testing
- Working in the clinical environment: Shift leading, preparing for studies, summarising studies and giving study talks etc.
- Dosing of first time in human medication
- Observation management/clinical monitoring
- Record keeping and clinical notes management
- Liaising with study team members
Registered Nurse - BMI Clementine Churchill Hospital - London
(2011-10 - 2013-03)
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedic
- Day surgery and cosmetic surgery admission and preparation
- Clinical monitoring and observation
- Aseptic techniques and wound management
- Care planning and record keeping
- Liaising and working alongside all multidisciplinary team members
- Offering support to student nurses and overseas nursing programme students
Student Nurse (Clinical Placements) - Thames Valley University - London
(2008-03 - 2011-03)
Clinical Placements Included: Operating theatre nursing /'scrubbing', post-op recovery nursing, care of the elderly and also neuro-rehabilitation care.
Keys Skills Developed Include: Medication management, clinical monitoring and observation, aseptic techniques, care planning and care plan writing, record-keeping, wound management & tissue viability.
Community Placements Included: Working with District Nursing teams and Health Visitors.
Key Skills Developed Include: Multidisciplinary liaison, trans-services care management, report writing, cross cultural communication, providing medical intervention for people with mental health issues and families in crisis.
Education
BSc - Adult Nursing - Thames Valley University (2008-03 - 2011-03)
GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Science - Double Award, Food Technology, Sociology, Religious Education, Geography - Harrow High School (2001-09 - 2005-07)
Harrow College (Weald) (2005-09 - 2007-07)
Elmgrove Middle School (2000-09 - 2001-07)
Gower House Independent School (1992-09 - 2000-07)
