Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Alexa Otana

Horsmonden, Tonbridge,Kent

Summary

I am an experienced adult health nurse with a robust acute nursing background, specifically in intensive care. I demonstrate exceptional holistic patient care and advocacy, and I am proficient in various clinical skills, with strong negotiation, managerial, and research skills. Throughout my winding career, I have remained committed to enhancing patient outcomes through up-to-date and specialised skills and knowledge. I continue to be focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and advocacy. Skilled in managing patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes through both clinical and project management techniques, and compassionate support. I am adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient satisfaction and safety.

My latest role as Clinical Manager with Verified Hearing Ltd has strengthened my organisational skills and experience in healthcare management. I am continuing to grow as a team leader, continuing to enhance patient care, and maintain regulatory compliance within the workplace. I am keen to use and develop my communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills in any new venture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Clinical Manager

Verified Hearing Ltd
, London
11.2020 - 01.2025
  • Ensure the clinic's day-to-day clinical needs are met, such as maintaining the clinic calendar for all provided services.
  • Conduct home visits for housebound and low-mobility patients.
  • Conduct clinical assessments for patients.
  • Manage clinic finances, budgets, and invoices.
  • Maintaining clinic records.
  • Tracking and ensuring staff mandatory training requirements are met
  • Creating and updating clinical policies and procedures.
  • Fostered team cohesion for improved patient outcomes.
  • Developed best practice guidelines to ensure quality care.
  • Directed all clinical services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Formulated strategic plans that aligned with the Clinic's goals.
  • Prioritised patient safety above all else, resulting in fewer incidents or near misses within the ward.
  • Promoted evidence-based practices amongst clinicians.
  • Enforced infection control measures throughout the facility.
  • Conducted clinical audits.

Intensive Care Staff Nurse

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
, London
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Act as the end-of-life care link nurse, liaising with the wider end-of-life team to introduce best practices and innovation to colleagues in the clinical environment
  • Attend and participate in the journal club, reviewing and sharing the latest research relevant to ICU practice
  • Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
  • Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
  • Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
  • Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
  • Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.

Intensive Care Staff Nurse

North Bristol NHS trust
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Evaluate and monitor the patient's progress
  • Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient's medical condition and respond appropriately
  • Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients themselves, and their family members
  • Begin specified and specialist treatments and monitor medicinal doses
  • If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors
  • Care for patients individual and holistic needs throughout their treatment in the ICU unit
  • Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient
  • Maintain accurate patient records
  • Create and implement effective care plans.

Education

MSc International Marketing and Consumer Psychology -

Queen Mary University of London
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing (Hons) -

The University of Nottingham

Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School

Skills

  • Intravenous medication administration
  • Cannulation and phlebotomy
  • Hemodiafiltration
  • Holistic patient care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Dementia friend
  • Recording and monitoring patient vital signs
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Research skills
  • Networking and presentation skills
  • Quality assurance
  • Healthcare regulation compliance
  • Staff management
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Decision-making qualities

Certification

Intensive Care Step One Course

NMC Registration: 1 7 F 2 5 0 3 E

Timeline

MSc International Marketing and Consumer Psychology -

Queen Mary University of London
09.2023 - 09.2024

Clinical Manager

Verified Hearing Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2025

Intensive Care Staff Nurse

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
09.2018 - 05.2021

Intensive Care Staff Nurse

North Bristol NHS trust
09.2017 - 09.2018

Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School

Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing (Hons) -

The University of Nottingham

Similar Profiles

Create profile
Alexa Otana