Jane Ions

Qualified Registered General Nurse currently working as a Dementia Therapist Nurse on a specialist dementia unit. Experienced in palliative care, clinical leadership, endoscopy, acute medical care, and surgical nursing. Passionate about patient care with strong clinical standards and commitment to continuous professional development. Seeking a change of direction while leveraging extensive transferable skills from healthcare and education backgrounds.

Nurse Dementia Therapist at Ashlea Lodge Care Home (2025-01 – Present)

Clinical Lead Nurse at The Mews Care Home (2024-10 – 2024-12)

Palliative Care Nurse at Marie Curie Hospice (2023-07 – 2024-09)

All aspects of End of Life Care. Accomplished as a single nurse CD signing for CD medications as prescribed. Completed Verification of Death competencies and maintained in-house training. Provided care and comfort for patients with terminal illnesses and support for their loved ones.

Nurse (Agency Work) at Various Agencies (2022-11 – 2022-11)

Agency work including CHEC Endoscopy, TSS, Spire Hospital.

Staff Nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (2018-04 – 2022-11)

Endoscopy Department – All clinical aspects of work on the department.

• Trained in OGD, Flexible-sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Cystoscopy, Hysteroscopy, TP biopsy's, ERCP
• Pre, post and sedative care
• Cannulation, booking in and consenting patients
• Pre-assessment, recovery and discharge of patients

Staff Nurse at Freeman Hospital (2015-09 – 2018-04)

Ward 3, Urology, Surgical - Managed the care and recovery of patients on the ward. Recorded patients' vital signs and assessed their condition.

Staff Nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (2020-04)

Transferred to ITU department during the Covid pandemic. Became competent with tracheotomy care and ventilated patients.

Staff Nurse at Freeman Hospital

Surgical ward specialising in urology/renal cases, transplants and procedures. Acute Medical, Care of the Elderly ward dealing with complex mental health issues.

Nursery Nurse at Primary School

Worked in an underprivileged area with complex family dynamics. Liaised with various agencies to attain the best possible care and outcomes for children and their families.

Care Assistant at Various Residential and Care Homes

Worked intermittently from the age of 18 in residential and care homes. Afforded insights and skills that enhanced nursing training.

Registered General Nurse in Nursing