Vicky Andrew

As a dynamic and dedicated General Nurse, I am committed to delivering exceptional patient care backed by a proven track record in diverse healthcare settings. My extensive experience is complemented by a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement and effective teamwork. I am uniquely positioned to enhance health outcomes through collaboration and mentoring, while consistently advancing my own skills and knowledge.

Driven by a passion for fairness and equality, I excel in engaging with new people and collaborating across disciplines. Before my tenure in the theatre environment, I gained valuable experience on medical and surgical wards, caring for patients with a range of issues, from mental health challenges to mobility and functional disabilities.

Theatre Team Manager - Liverpool heart and chest hospital - Liverpool

(2018-05)

• Lead and manage a dynamic team of 30 anesthetic nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), ensuring seamless theatre operations and exceptional performance.
• Enhance staff efficiency via health reviews and occupational referrals.
• Stay updated on clinical skills through active recovery duties.
• Act as Matron deputy, handling governance and crucial meetings.

Senior Anaesthetic and recovery nurse - Liverpool heart and chest hospital - Liverpool

(2011-05 - 2018-12)

• Deliver safe and effective postoperative care for thoracic surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery.
• Ensure optimal recovery post-thoracic surgery.
• Provide safe, effective post-op patient care.
• Optimize analgesia to enhance patient comfort.
• Support and encourage patients' recovery goals.
• Assist with intubation, positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Lead 5 junior practitioners in patient care and equipment prep

Acute pain nurse specialist - Liverpool heart and chest hospital

(2006-05 - 2018-12)

• Assess and optimize patient pain management strategies through expert evaluation.
• Prescribe appropriate analgesics, ensuring effective pain relief tailored to individual patient needs.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Contribute to audits and collaborate effectively within a dedicated small team.

Junior anaesthetic and recovery nurse (Bank) - Liverpool heart and chest hospital - Liverpool

(2016-04 - 2020-12)

• Proficiently assist with intubation procedures
• Skillfully assess patient post-operative status in recovery
• Aided intubation for optimal patient outcomes
• Evaluated patient recovery post-surgery effectively.
• Enhanced post-op care with precise assessments.
• Contributed to successful patient recoveries.

Ward Nurse (bank) - Liverpool heart and chest hospital - Liverpool

(2000-04 - 2006-04)

Assisted with permanent ward staff in the care of patients on medical and surgical wards. This was on an ad hoc service, due to my commitment to my full-time post. This was through the trust that I work at, which I am still recruited on but not able to continue at present due to my post as a theatre manager.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Edge Hill University (2000)

Bachelor of Science - Specialised nursing - Theatres (ENB 176) - John Moores University (2005)

Professional Training - Leadership and Management - John Moores University (2005)

Non-Medical Prescriber - Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - University of Chester (2010)