Amanda Bowron
Ashington,Northumberland
Summary
Professional with a strong ability to adapt communication styles effectively across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring tactful and cross-cultural sensitivity.
Demonstrates proficiency in disease progression tracking and non-verbal observation, contributing to efficient report writing and prioritisation of tasks.
Committed to leveraging these skills for impactful contributions in healthcare settings, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes and team collaboration.
Compassionate and dedicated with proven leadership abilities, capable of managing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care.
Skilled in conflict resolution and resource management, fostering collaborative and supportive environment.
Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care.
Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Ward Manager
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Cramlington, Northumberland
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating care plans for patients, ensuring individual needs were met.
- Supporting nursing staff in daily operations, contributing to positive work environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of patient care best practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights on improving patient outcomes.
- Observed and reported changes in patient behaviour to senior nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in management of medication distribution, following established protocols.
- Monitored and evaluated staff performance to maintain high standards of nursing care.
- Mentored junior nurses for improved clinical skills and professional growth.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Coordinated daily ward operations, ensuring smooth flow of patient care.
Specialist Clinical Educator for Medicine
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Cramlington, Northumberland
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented two educational programmes for healthcare staff to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver training sessions tailored to specific departmental needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of educational initiatives through feedback and assessment tools to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote evidence-based practices and improve patient care outcomes across various clinical settings.
- Mentored junior educators and staff, providing guidance and support in curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, enabling targeted educational interventions.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous professional development.
Deputy Ward Manager
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Cramlington, Northumberland
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in coordinating care plans for 30 patients, ensuring individual needs were met.
- Supporting nursing staff in daily operations, contributing to positive work environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of patient care best practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights on improving patient outcomes.
- Observed and reported changes in patient behaviour to senior nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored and evaluated staff performance to maintain high standards of nursing care.
- Assisted in management of medication distribution, following established protocols.
- Instituted safety measures in ward, mitigating potential health hazards.
- Coordinated daily ward operations, ensuring smooth flow of patient care.
Staff Nurse
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Cramlington, Northumberland
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care by assessing individual needs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review care plans tailored to patient requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately whilst monitoring patients for adverse reactions and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention to promote wellness and understanding.
- Supervised junior staff and trainees, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records in compliance with legal and professional standards to ensure continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and organisational efficiency.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Facilitating Learning in Practice
Sunderland University
Sunderland 03.2023 - 09.2023
BSc - Social Work
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2008 - 06.2010
RGN - Registered General Nurse level 1
BNN Health Studies
Hexham, Northumberland 05.1991 - 05.1994
Skills
- Adaptable communication style
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Disease progression tracking
- Tactful communication
- Cross-Cultural sensitivity
- Ability to prioritise
- Report writing efficiency
- Non-Verbal observation
Affiliations
- When I am not a work, I love to be outdoors, exploring woodlands and new walks with my dogs. I also like to relax along the coast in my caravan.
Timeline
Deputy Ward Manager
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
04.2024 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Facilitating Learning in Practice
Sunderland University
03.2023 - 09.2023
Specialist Clinical Educator for Medicine
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
07.2022 - 03.2024
Deputy Ward Manager
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
07.2021 - 07.2022
Staff Nurse
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
03.2020 - 07.2021
BSc - Social Work
Northumbria University
09.2008 - 06.2010
RGN - Registered General Nurse level 1
BNN Health Studies
05.1991 - 05.1994