Emily Powell
Aylesford,Kent
Summary
Healthcare professional with a focus on empathetic patient interactions and trust-building. Expertise in quality improvement and clinical audits, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills contribute to high-quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes. Proficient in clinical skills including IV transfusions, phlebotomy, airway management, surgical incisions and closures, and wound management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Matron for Perioperative Care
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent
01.2025 - Current
- Promote a culture of continuous learning amongst the perioperative team, fostering professional development and growth.
- Ensure safe and smooth procedures leading to better patient experiences.
- Manage scheduling and rostering tasks, contributing to improved efficiency of safe staffing in department in accordance with AfPP guidelines
- Facilitate training sessions for perioperative staff, resulting in enhanced quality of healthcare provision
- Delegate tasks efficiently amongst the multidisciplinary team, resulting in higher level of teamwork within the department
- Implement infection control protocols
- Conduct regular audits of clinical practice, ensuring adherence to current healthcare regulations
- Foster a positive work environment amongst nursing staff which boosts morale and productivity levels
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings providing valuable input for treatment plans
- Assist in emergency situations calmly providing immediate critical support when required
- Enhance quality of service for patients through effective communication and team organisation
- Maintain quality standards by monitoring service delivery, ensuring consistent compliance with clinical policies and regulatory requirements
- Improve patient outcomes, prioritising care according to urgency of patient needs and available resources
- Stay up-to-date on the latest perioperative developments to provide best patient care
- Leverage person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
Operating department practitioner
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent
09.1999 - 01.2025
- Maintain sterile conditions within the operating room by conscientious attention to detail.
- Liaise effectively between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitating clear communication.
- Deliver high quality patient care whilst maintaining a calm and professional demeanour.
- Administer anaesthetics under the direction of anaesthetists, ensuring comfort during procedures.
- Respond quickly in emergencies with effective solutions.
- Assist in complex surgical procedures, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Provide pre-operative care to patients, reducing anxiety levels.
- Ensure patient safety by strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Prioritise tasks during critical situations for best patient outcome.
- Handle sensitive information discreetly, respecting patient confidentiality.
- Manage surgical equipment effectively, contributing to efficient surgeries.
- Conduct thorough checks of all surgical instruments before use for optimal performance.
- Monitor patient vital signs during surgery, alerting medical staff of any changes or concerns immediately.
- Work closely with surgeons during operations, providing necessary tools and assistance as required.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for collaborative patient care.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions to keep up-to-date with current practices.
- Prepare operating theatres prior to surgery, ensuring smooth operations.
- Complete WHO Patient Safety Checklist to maintain high-quality standards.
- Upheld and worked within standard operating procedures, policies and code of conduct to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Operate anaesthetic machines and IV equipment during surgical operations to secure patients' airways.
- Participate in training sessions and webinars to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in various specialities.
- Provide efficient and individualised perioperative care to critically ill patients.
- Optimise clinical outcomes by facilitating effective communication between surgical team and other clinic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Perioperative Practice
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 10.2005 - 06.2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.1999 - 07.2021
A-Levels - English Literature, Religious Studies, Design & Technology
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone, Kent 09.1996 - 05.1998
Skills
- Inspiring trust and respect
- Empathy and understanding
- Quality improvement drive
- Clinical audit competence
- Advanced practitioner techniques
- Healthcare regulation compliance
- Surgical preparation
- Patient assessment techniques
- Professional development support
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement strategies
- Patient assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Infection control procedures
- Resource management
- Venepuncture
- Cultural competency
- IV therapy management
- Clinical auditing
- Clinical assessment
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
Certification
2022 - Completion of upper face Botox course at The Clinic by La Ross
2023 - Completion of Menopause Advocate training for Kent and Medway
2024 - Completion of Wellbeing Champion training
HCPC Registration - ODP20066
Timeline
Matron for Perioperative Care
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Perioperative Practice
Canterbury Christ Church University
10.2005 - 06.2008
Operating department practitioner
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
09.1999 - 01.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.1999 - 07.2021
A-Levels - English Literature, Religious Studies, Design & Technology
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
09.1996 - 05.1998
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