Abby Byrne
Stockport,Cheshire
Summary
Compassionate Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality patient care within diverse healthcare environments. Improved patient outcomes through effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and comprehensive care planning. Committed to fostering positive healthcare experiences and enhancing patient support through continuous learning and adaptability.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered staff nurse
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, Cheshire
2022.06 - Current
- Prepared patients for surgery by explaining procedure, reducing anxiety.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Achieved efficient workflow by coordinating with anaesthetists and surgeons.
- Documented all nursing care accurately in medical records for traceability.
- Monitored vital signs throughout post operative period to ensure stability.
- Administered medication post-surgery for patient comfort and recovery.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining optimal cleanliness standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Responded to emergency situations calmly and quickly following appropriate procedures.
- Kept up to date with latest nursing practices through continuous learning and development sessions.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Registered staff nurse
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, East Midlands
2018.10 - 2020.10
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Handled high patient volumes efficiently during each shift of up to eight patients per shift.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Nursing
University of Manchester
Manchester 2015.09 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 2009.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels - Business, History, Psychology
Aquinas Sixth Form College
Stockport 2007.09 - 2009.06
Skills
- Surgical aftercare familiarity
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Admission procedures
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Patient advocacy
- Wound dressing
- Discharge procedures
Timeline
Registered staff nurse
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
2022.06 - Current
Registered staff nurse
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
2018.10 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Nursing
University of Manchester
2015.09 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
Edinburgh Napier University
2009.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels - Business, History, Psychology
Aquinas Sixth Form College
2007.09 - 2009.06