Amanda Green
Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist
Teignmouth,Devon
Summary
Detailed nursing professional with proven background in comprehensive healthcare delivery. Leads in advocating for patient wellness and providing top-quality care. Promotes safe and compliant care with stringent enforcement of safety and confidentiality protocols.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Breast Personalised Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
2021.10 - Current
- Set up and manage our breast cancer patients follow up pathway. I have my own caseload and manage this solely.
- Manage patient's endocrine or Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) and prescribe alternatives as and when necessary.
- Set up a standards of practice with the breast oncologists for patient advice in connection with Endocrine and AI treatment.
- Give advice to patients that phone in with concerns.
- Triage phone calls and signpost patients to other agencies or support charity's.
- Complete end of treatment Health Needs Assessment.
- Complete End of Treatment summary with patient, and send this to GP.
- Promote self management, and give patients the tools to recognise any changes that need reporting.
- Health & wellbeing advice.
- Close liaison with both breast consultant surgeon and oncologists.
- Set up a working link with Breast Cancer Now and commenced 'moving forward courses' for patients who have finished their active treatment for breast cancer.
- Keep up to date records on patients referred to me and manage expectations from both patients and other health professionals.
- Networking with other NHS hospitals in relation to the service I provide.
- Keep up to date with changing practice.
Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
2015.06 - 2021.10
- I was present in the consultation when patients received their breast cancer diagnosis.
- Provided psychological, emotional and physical support to patients and their families during their whole cancer pathway - from diagnosis until the end of their surveillance.
- Assessed post-surgery complications to manage smooth healing process.
- Participated in health education programmes - Health & Well Being.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols.
- Dressed surgical wounds and monitored healing.
- Achieved competencies in draining seroma's.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice.
Preparation for Surgery
RDE Foundation NHS Trust
2009.01 - 2015.01
- Working with patients and preparing them for their upcoming operation.
- Attained venepuncture skills and learnt how to read ECG's.
- Attained the HEAB374P Foundations in Health Assessment and Clinical Examination 2. I am competent in clinically examining patients.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Staff Nurse
Day Surgery Unit RDE NHS Foundation Trust
1999.01 - 2009.01
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
- Evaluated patient to determine discharge requirements and procedures.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
Staff Nurse
Mere Ward RDE NHS Foundation Trust
1998.01 - 1999.01
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
Student of Nursing
Plymouth University
Plymouth
1995.01 - 1998.01
Education
NVQ Level 3 - health Studies
1990.09 - 1993.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
1995.09 - 1998.03
Skills
- Health assessments
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical care planning
- Clinical caseload management
- NMC-registered
- Holistic care
- Specialised treatment plans
- Patient rehabilitation
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Service development
- NHS clinical and operations experience
Custom
- Plymouth University, 09/1995, 06/1998, Student of Nursing
- Mere Ward RDE NHS Foundation Trust, 07/1998, 06/1999, Staff Nurse
- Day Surgery Unit RDE NHS Foundation Trust, 07/1999, 12/2009, Staff Nurse. Grade D
- Preparation for Surgery RDE Foundation NHS Trust, 01/2009, 12/2015, Band 5, promotion during this time to a band 6
- Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, 01/2015, 12/2021, Band 6
- Breast Personalised Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, 01/2021, present, Band 7
Timeline
Breast Personalised Care Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
2021.10 - Current
Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
2015.06 - 2021.10
Preparation for Surgery - RDE Foundation NHS Trust
2009.01 - 2015.01
Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Unit RDE NHS Foundation Trust
1999.01 - 2009.01
Staff Nurse - Mere Ward RDE NHS Foundation Trust
1998.01 - 1999.01
Plymouth University - Diploma of Higher Education, Adult Nursing
1995.09 - 1998.03
Student of Nursing - Plymouth University
1995.01 - 1998.01
Exeter College - NVQ Level 3, health Studies
1990.09 - 1993.06