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Amy Lea

Amy Lea

Burntwood,Staffordshire

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal
skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of
people. I am a good listener, reliable, punctual.
I am a very bold, bubbly person and work well in teams and but
also confident when working alone which I have thrived more in since being in the District Nursing Team.
I feel I am a very hard worker, and highly dedicated to any role I
do. I have been in the care sector now for over 10 years.

I completed my Registered Nurse Associate Degree in 2023 and I love every part of the role. I plan to expand my clinical knowledge and completed the Top up course to develop from Band 4 to Band 5 when the timing is right in life.

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in dementia care, patient care, and medication administration. Compentcy skills signed off furfilling my RNA role such as; catheterisation, phlebotomy, complex wound care, palliative support and taking vitals. Skilled in care planning, coordinating referrals, and patient discharging. I believe i have strong team leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities while maintaining clear documentation skills. Adept at working under stress and within intense situations with a focus on empathetic and patient-focused listening. Committed to providing high-quality palliative care with a flexible and reliable approach.

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Community Registered Nurse Associate

MPFT- NHS
Rugeley, Staffordshire
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed wound dressings to promote faster healing.
  • Upheld highest standards in maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment plans.
  • Provided emergency care effectively under high pressure situations.
  • Developed strong relationships to enhance patient comfort and trust.
  • Ensured patient wellbeing by conducting regular home visits.
  • Educated patients, promoting better understanding of their conditions.
  • Coordinated with healthcare teams for holistic patient treatment.
  • Worked closely with families to provide support during difficult times.
  • Implemented care plans for improved health outcomes.
  • Demonstrated compassionate care in dealing with terminally ill patients.
  • Used advanced equipment proficiently whilst providing complex nursing procedures.
  • Administered injections safely, reducing risk of infection.
  • Carried out routine check-ups, monitoring general health status regularly.
  • Assessed patient's health condition, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
  • Supported palliative care patients, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Empowered patients through health education, leading to self-care abilities improvement.
  • Delegated duties efficiently amongst nursing team members for smooth workflow.
  • Collaborated with GPs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.
  • Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
  • Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
  • Assisted patients with ongoing care needs to promote speedy recovery.
  • Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
  • Managed personal caseload of patients.
  • Completed patient visits daily to offer trusted care in home setting.
  • Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
  • Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality patient care.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.

Care Support Manager/TNA

Andrew Cohen House Nursing Home
Birmingham, Birmingham
02.2015 - Current
  • Daily support and care to the residents.
  • Maintaining professionalism and non judgmental care throughout as this is a Jewish care home. Residents of all different cultures live here so a wide range of skills and adaptations were developed to support any cultural preferences and wishes daily.
  • Daily wound care completed.
  • GP rounds organized and completed working with other members of the MDT and external professionals such as, Mental health team, Social workers, and other clinical professionals.
  • EOL/Palliative care given and supported. Working along side the Relatives/NOK through the pathway.
  • Management of the care team on shift. This also included management of the team leaders managing the shift.
  • Documentation/Auditing or personalized care plans.
  • Assessments for the care being delivered such as; MCA, Falls, MUST, Frailty, Communication, Etc...
  • Completion of roster for the care team, Producing and managing the Rota on a daily basis to ensure safe staff numbers throughout.
  • Medication management this involved administration, ordering, disposing, and reviewing of medication for each resident.
  • Complete and Organize Legal documentation within the care delivery.
  • Attend and Organize all in house training.
  • Maintained positive, professional working environment to optimize staff and customer satisfaction.
  • Coached and mentored junior team members, regularly assessing knowledge and skills gaps and implementing corrective action. This also included attending and delivering in house training.
  • Monitored staff performance, continually seeking ways to improve team delivery for optimized financial success. Carrying out spot checks, supervisions and appraisals.

Senior Care Assistant

The Willows Residential Home
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.2014 - 02.2015
  • Helped patients with personal care tasks, including meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
  • Supported residents to achieve personal goals, leading to improved overall resident satisfaction.
  • Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
  • Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
  • Administration of medication.
  • Care plan reviews and updates, monthly or as when needed.
  • supported with personal care needs, Daily activities.
  • Organized and attended day trips and activities with the residents and the team.

Education

Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, BIR

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Sandwell College
Sandwell, SAW

NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics Functional Skills

Sandwell College
Sandwell, SAW

NVQ Level 2 - English Functional Skills

Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich, SAW

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care (adults)

Sandwell College
Sandwell, SAW

GCSEs - Childcare and Development

Barr Beacon School
Walsall, WLL

GCSEs - English

Barr Beacon School
Walsall, WLL

GCSEs - Mathematics

Barr Beacon School
Walsall, WLL

GCSEs - Science

Barr Beacon School
Walsall, WLL

GCSEs - Geography

Barr Beacon School
Walsall, WLL

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Dementia care
  • Patient care
  • Medication Administration
  • Catheterisation
  • Care planning
  • Phlebotomy
  • Taking vitals
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
  • Team coaching
  • Team motivation
  • Staff mentoring
  • Communication
  • Good listener
  • Punctual
  • Assertive
  • Team player but also confident in lone working
  • Enjoy a challenge and progression
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Empathetic
  • Caring
  • Fast pace working
  • Able to work under stress or within intense situations
  • Clear documentation skills
  • Phlebotomy certified
  • Palliative care knowledge
  • Patient-Focused listening
  • Clinical systems software
  • Emotional awareness
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient discharging
  • Licensed driver
  • Patient advising

Affiliations

  • I enjoy running, and fun active exercise. I have a 2 young children and they are my world, I adore family time and this is why a work life balance is so important to me.

Timeline

Community Registered Nurse Associate

MPFT- NHS
01.2024 - Current

Care Support Manager/TNA

Andrew Cohen House Nursing Home
02.2015 - Current

Senior Care Assistant

The Willows Residential Home
11.2014 - 02.2015

Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate

Birmingham City University

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Sandwell College

NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics Functional Skills

Sandwell College

NVQ Level 2 - English Functional Skills

Sandwell Academy

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care (adults)

Sandwell College

GCSEs - Childcare and Development

Barr Beacon School

GCSEs - English

Barr Beacon School

GCSEs - Mathematics

Barr Beacon School

GCSEs - Science

Barr Beacon School

GCSEs - Geography

Barr Beacon School
Amy Lea