Amanda Frances Houghton
Bishops Castle,Shropshire
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled nursing professional with advanced nursing expertise, ILS trained and has a strong work ethic. Proficient in medical machinery handling, clinical nursing procedures, and medicine management. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, effective listening, and confidentiality management. Adept at patient-focused care, senior care expertise, and end-of-life support. Excels in wound care management, data charting and reporting, and precise documentation. Committed to patient wellbeing management and supports learners with an enthusiastic approach. Proven leadership in nursing teams with flexibility in changing environments. Career goal: to continue providing high-quality patient care while advancing within the healthcare sector.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ward Manager
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Bishop's Castle Community Hospital, Shropshire
06.2015 - Current
- Ensured high standards of care and cleanliness in clinical areas
- Managed patient admissions and discharges ensuring seamless care transitions
- Created safe environment, enhancing patient recovery rates
- Led high-achieving clinical and HCA support teams
- Evaluated performance data to monitor practice progress
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain smooth ward operations
- Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget
- Provided leadership for effective team performance
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, promoting professional work environment
- Managed complaints, ensuring ward team proactively engaged with patients and families to achieve best outcome
- Supervised clinical tasks to maintain quality patient care across shifts.
- Oversaw clinical and financial performance of inpatient ward in 16-bed NHS hospital
Recovery Staff Nurse
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire
12.2004 - 06.2015
- Administered tailored treatments in partnership with clinical team
- Supported patients emotionally, enhancing morale and recovery rates
- Excelled in time management, balancing various tasks in high-pressure environment
- Promoted cleanliness and sterility in recovery rooms
- Enhanced patient care through strict adherence to nursing policies and protocols
- Supervised, trained, and mentored student and junior nursing staff
- Ensured confidentiality of patients' sensitive medical information
- Administered oral, topical, and IV medications to manage patient symptoms
- Facilitated hygiene care for patients promoting dignity and wellness
Staff Nurse, T & O Ward
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Championed implementation of evidence-based practice within nursing team.
- Delivered high-quality patient care through medication administration and routine checks
- Monitored and documented patient conditions through regular observations
- Administered injections and collected blood samples for accurate diagnosis
- Liaised with patients' families to enhance communication with medical staff
- Ensured privacy and confidentiality with sensitive medical information
- Administered oral, topical and IV medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Maintained high healthcare standards to enhance hospital reputation
- Supported medical professionals with tests and procedures
Healthcare Assistant
Shropshire Community NHS Trust
Bishops Castle Community Hospital, Shropshire
07.1998 - 03.2001
- Partnered with nurses to enhance communication quality
- Enhanced quality of life for elderly by aiding with daily needs in community hospital setting
- Monitored and recorded patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts
- Enabled vulnerable individuals to maintain independence with tailored care
- Ensured up-to-date hospital actions and patient documentation
- Delivered excellent patient care by ensuring ward cleanliness
Healthcare Assistant
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Outpatient, Shropshire
06.1996 - 07.1998
- Delivered individual-focused personal care, maintaining patient dignity and self-esteem
- Focused on patient wellbeing, providing reassurance and comfort to ease anxiety
- Escorted patients safely to medical appointments and hospital visits
- Worked closely with hospital teams to promote consistent and continuous patient care
- Assisted in rehabilitative care as per health professionals' treatment plans
Graphic Artist
Interprint
Craven Arms, Shropshire
06.1989 - 06.1996
- Directed design initiatives informed by latest industry trends and technologies
- Designed logos for silk screen printing
- Created client briefs to assess viability of multimedia components
- Developed style guides to ensure cohesive brand identity
- Sketched and diagrammed design concepts to share vision and gather feedback
- Revamped outdated company logos to modernise corporate image
- Developed graphics boosting brand visibility
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 03.2001 - 03.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care
City & Guilds
Shropshire 01.2000 - 09.2000
NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care
City & Guilds
Shropshire 01.1997 - 09.1997
GCSEs - 8 GCSE passed
Bishops Castle Community College
Shropshire 09.1985 - 06.1989
Skills
- ILS trained
- Up to date with mandatory training
- Medical machinery handling
- Patient-focused care
- Time management skills
- Supports learners
- Precise data charting, reporting & documentation
- End-of-life support
- Clinical nursing procedures
- Enthusiastic approach
- Confidentiality Management
- Evidence-Based Techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Medicine management
- Exceptional communication skills
- Specimen collection techniques
- Patient Wellbeing Management
Affiliations
- Spending time with family
- Playing guitar
- Design & Illustration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ward Manager
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
06.2015 - Current
Recovery Staff Nurse
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
12.2004 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse, T & O Ward
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
03.2004 - 12.2004
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Staffordshire University
03.2001 - 03.2004
NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care
City & Guilds
01.2000 - 09.2000
Healthcare Assistant
Shropshire Community NHS Trust
07.1998 - 03.2001
NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care
City & Guilds
01.1997 - 09.1997
Healthcare Assistant
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
06.1996 - 07.1998
Graphic Artist
Interprint
06.1989 - 06.1996
GCSEs - 8 GCSE passed
Bishops Castle Community College
09.1985 - 06.1989
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