Allison Mitchell-Parra Sanchez
Bridgend ,Wales, UK,County Borough of Bridgend
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in managing teams of healthcare professionals and supervising nursing students. Skilled in infection control techniques, safeguarding, and empathetic communication. Proficient in medical software and trained in caring for patients with learning disabilities. Resilience and adaptability, matched with solid clinical knowledge. Committed to maintaining professionalism as required by the CODE.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff nurse band 5/Theatre Practioner (Recovery)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Bridgend ,Wales, UK, MID GLAMMORGAN
2023.11 - Current
- Comply strictly with all safety procedures and protocols.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to minimise health risks.
- Participated in professional development activities keeping abreast of current nursing practices.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Admission and assessment of patients pre-operation, ensuring that they are fit for surgery in the Day Surgery Unit
- Managed high-stress situations efficiently, maintaining a calm atmosphere in the unit.
- Demonstrated flexibility whilst dealing with varying shift patterns to ensure constant coverage of vital services.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare to patients, optimising their recovery process.
- Enhanced overall patient experience with compassionate nursing practice.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care coordination.
- Administered medications for improved patient outcomes.
- Responsible for Nurse led discharge post operation or admit patients to ward if they do not meet the criteria.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
Ward nurse
North West Regional Health Authoritiesjuly
Port Of Spain
2019.07 - 2023.09
- Management of ward and juniors members of staff on a permanent night shifts
- Administered pain management protocols for increased patient comfort levels during recovery periods.
- Escorted patients to imaging tests or surgical procedures whilst maintaining safety protocols at all times.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of medical issues.
- Responded calmly to medical emergencies, resulting in life-saving intervention.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures, maintaining high professional standards.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting a sense of independence and dignity.
- Updated and maintained accurate patient records for seamless continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with doctors for better patient outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
Intensive care unit nurse
North West Regional Health Authorities
Port Of Spain
2011.06 - 2016.09
- Worked within a unit which required a collaborative team effort to ensure the well being, safe and quick recovery of patients.
- Demonstrated with efficiency the use and care for all ICU equipments including ventilators, Baxter pumps, syringe pumps, ABG machine much more.
- Follow protocol for resuscitation and CPR necessary for life saving events in the department.
- Keeping up to date with research and E-learning in order to provide quality nursing care.
- Ensured safe environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Understanding the different types of drains used, perform assesments and remove with assistance when necessary.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
School of Nursing
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 2008.02 - 2011.05
Nursing
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Mid Glammorgan 2023.11 - 2024.01
Skills
- Capable of managing a team of Health Care Professionals
- Maintain Professionalism that is required by the CODE
- Completed a course in Assessor training Can supervise and assess Nursing students from year 1 to Management
- Adhere strongly to Infection Control Techniques
- Able to use Medical Software
- Trained in caring for patients with dementia and learning disabilities of all ages
- Demonstrated and recorded Safeguarding issues
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Empathetic communication
Affiliations
- Have a love for travel and learning the diversification of different cultures
- Strong Christian Individual
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Staff nurse band 5/Theatre Practioner (Recovery)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
2023.11 - Current
Nursing
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
2023.11 - 2024.01
Ward nurse
North West Regional Health Authoritiesjuly
2019.07 - 2023.09
Intensive care unit nurse
North West Regional Health Authorities
2011.06 - 2016.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
School of Nursing
2008.02 - 2011.05