ABINA MCPHERSON
Grimsby
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in hospital settings. Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care, adept at assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and implementing appropriate interventions. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment to continue positively impacting patient lives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STAFF NURSE (MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT)
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital NHS Trust
08.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by 15% through effective communication and patient education
- Reduced patient re-admissions by 10% by developing proactive care plans
- Provided safe and compassionate care to up to 7 patients per shift, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes
- Led audits to improve clinical practices, ensuring departmental compliance and quality of care
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates
- Managed complex caseloads and provided specialised care for cardiac patients, including ECG interpretation and post-cardiac intervention care
AGENCY REGISTERED NURSE (GENERAL WARDS)
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:8 while ensuring high-quality care in busy general wards
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors, fostering trust and transparency
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current with healthcare advancements
- Reduced length of stay by 1.5 days through comprehensive discharge planning
- Enhanced patient recovery outcomes by implementing advanced wound care practices
ENDOSCOPY NURSE
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted in over 500 endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies and gastro-scopies
- Administered conscious sedation to patients under the supervision of a consultant gastroenterologist
- Managed patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, observations, interventions, and outcomes
- Improved patient education and satisfaction scores by 20% by providing detailed pre/post-procedure explanations
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
A24 Group (Care Home)
12.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided holistic care to elderly residents, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility
- Administered prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with dosage and schedule
- Monitored and reported physical or mental health changes to healthcare providers for prompt intervention
- Educated patients on self-care post-discharge to reduce re-admissions
- Coordinated schedules for seamless daily operations
Education
High School Diploma - Health and Social Care
College of Northeast London
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing)
Canterbury Christ University
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Evidence-Based Nursing Care
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Endoscopy & Specialized Procedures
- IV Therapy & Blood Product Administration
- Medication Management
- EMR Documentation (Epic, Cerner)
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Leadership & Staff Mentoring
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
Certification
- United Kingdom Nursing Registration
- New Zealand Nursing Registration
- Australian Nursing Registration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Endoscopy Procedures Training
- Manual Handling Certification
- CGFNS Credential Verification
Accomplishments
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by 15% through enhanced communication strategies.
- Contributed to reducing patient re-admissions by 10% through effective care plan management.
- Assisted in hospital-wide infection control training, reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAI's) by 8%.
Continuing Education
- Moving and Handling
- Medicine's Management
- Health Streams Education
Timeline
STAFF NURSE (MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT)
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital NHS Trust
08.2021 - Current
AGENCY REGISTERED NURSE (GENERAL WARDS)
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
10.2019 - 08.2021
ENDOSCOPY NURSE
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
01.2019 - 01.2021
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
A24 Group (Care Home)
12.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing)
Canterbury Christ University
High School Diploma - Health and Social Care
College of Northeast London
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