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Alketa Brakai

Brighton, UK ,East Sussex

Summary

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Royal Sussex county hospital
Brighton
07.2025 - Current

Served in multiple departments as a bank staff nurse, such as A&E, elderly medicine, respiratory, stroke, gastroenterology, cardiac care, neurosurgery, vascular, haematology, oncology, gynaecology, acute medical, infection ward, renal, diabetes, and endocrinology.

Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.

Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.

Administered prescribed medications to patients, monitoring responses to identify and address adverse reactions promptly.

Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.

Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.

Monitored vital signs and symptoms, responding promptly to any indications of deterioration.

Assisted in life-threatening emergencies, providing immediate care and support to stabilise patients.

Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.

Managed acute and chronic pain through tailored care strategies to enhance patient comfort and recovery.

Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.

Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.

Registered Staff Nurse

Royal Sussex County Hospital
Brighton , East Sussex
02.2024 - 04.2025

Cared for renal/dialysis patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during treatment.

Preparing patients for Dialysis, including withholding meds that cannot be given during dialysis, check the weight before and after, take bloods and act accordingly.

Participated in ward rounds, contributing to collaborative care plan updates.

inserting urinary catheter and NG

monitor and update fluid balance charts

Assisted patients with personal care to promote dignity and enhance well-being.


Liaise MDT team

Updated family members and provided reassurance.


Taking and recording observations


Performing ECGs, Bladder scans.


Venepuncture and Cannulation


Administration of oral, topical, injection, inhalation, and rectal drugs

NG/ PEG care.

Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.

Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.

Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.

Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.

Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.

Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.

Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.


Monitoring BMs, dealing with sliding scale

Managed wound care by assessing and treating injuries effectively.

Registered Staff Nurse

St Thomas Hospital
London
01.2022 - 10.2023

Looking after cardiovascular patients, who were undergoing surgery, preparing and making sure the safety assessments are done,

taking bloods, including G&S and INR

Providing care for patients immediately following procedures like heart surgery, stent placement, or during a heart attack.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans, promoting optimal recovery outcomes.

Teaching patients and families about heart-healthy nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation to prevent further issues.


Liaise with MDT team

Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.

Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.

Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings, most common VAC dressing, and monitoring for signs of infection to promote healing.

Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.


cannulation and venipuncture


Dealing with patient-controlled analgesia

Registered Nurse

Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
08.2021 - 06.2022

Responded to life-threatening emergencies.

Delivered excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain.

Managed care for diabetes patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and monitoring for complications.

Teaching patients how to administer their insulin and the difference between long short and intermediate acting insulin.Dealing with end of life patients, providing care and comfort with the use of Syringe driver. Keep an empathetic approach towards their family

Facilitated therapeutic communication, fostering rapport with patients to enhance mental and emotional support.

Demonstrated compassionate communication skills,empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families

Emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise.

Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.

Teaching patients how to administer their insulin and the difference between long short and intermediate acting insulin.
Dealing with end of life patients, providing care and comfort with the use of Syringe driver. Keep an empathetic approach towards their family

Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality

Managed stock levels of medical supplies, ordering replacements and checking for expiry dates.

Assisted nurses and patients with admission process

monitoring BMs, and dealing with sliding scale

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Technological Educational Institute of Epirus
Ioannina
01-2017

Skills

Wound care management

Medication and IV administration

Wound dressing

Catheter and wound care

Infection control

Infection control procedures

Vital signs measurement

Vital sign monitoring

Oxygen administration

Preoperative and postoperative care

Emergency response

Blood collection

Deteriorating patient- recognition and management

Clinical documentation

Patient record management

Patient confidentiality

Patient education

Compassionate care

Empathetic listening

Multidisciplinary liaison

Team collaboration

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Aseptic techniques

Written and verbal communication

Excellent time management

Professionalism

Safeguarding Adults/ Children

Autism and learning disabilities

Basic Life Support Certification

Autism and learning disabilities

Safeguarding Adults/ Children

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Royal Sussex county hospital
07.2025 - Current

Registered Staff Nurse

Royal Sussex County Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2025

Registered Staff Nurse

St Thomas Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Royal Berkshire Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Technological Educational Institute of Epirus
Alketa Brakai