Patrice McCoy

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.

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.

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)