Ana Mendonca
Reading,England
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
09.2023 - Current
- Compiled detailed reports about each patient's condition aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment plans by doctors.
- Participated actively in team meetings leading to improved service delivery strategies.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions for junior staff members increasing proficiency in healthcare practices.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating seamless patient care provision.
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Outreach
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Addressed critical health emergencies promptly, preventing further complications.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, enhancing their overall hospital experience.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict clinical protocols.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care coordination.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on nursing best practices through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Analysed patient data to facilitate accurate assessment of treatment outcomes.
Senior Staff Nurse in Intensive Care Unit
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained open lines of communication between patients' families and healthcare professionals which ensured transparency in treatment procedures.
- Liaised effectively with other departments for seamless patient care.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
- Supervised junior staff efficiently leading to an improved working atmosphere.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients which facilitated smooth transitions from ICUl to the wards
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
- Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
Staff Nurse in Intensive Care Unit
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Ealing, Berkshire
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
Staff Nurse in High Monitoring Unit
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkhsire
06.2013 - 09.2015
Education
MSc Advanced Clinical Practicer - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
Southampton 10/2025 -
Transition to Advanced Practice - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
Southampton 09/2024 - 08/2025
Advanced Clinical Practice - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
Southampton 01/2024 - 08/2024
Diagnostic Reasoning and Decision Making - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
Southampton 01/2024 - 06/2024
Research Methods - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
Southampton 09/2023 - 01/2024
Leadership strategies -
University of West London
London 01/2023 - 06/2023
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - School of pharmacy
University of Reading
Reading, England 09/2021 - 09/2022
History Taking and Physical examination -
University of West London
London, England 01/2021 - 05/2021
Adult Intensive Care Practice level 7 -
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England 09/2016 - 06/2017
Mentorship for healthcare professionala -
University of West London
London, England 01/2015 - 05/2015
Degree in General Nursing practice -
Universidade do Algarve
Faro, Portugal 09/2007 - 05/2011
Timeline
Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Outreach
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
04.2019 - 09.2023
Senior Staff Nurse in Intensive Care Unit
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
02.2018 - 04.2019
Staff Nurse in Intensive Care Unit
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
09.2015 - 02.2017
Staff Nurse in High Monitoring Unit
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
06.2013 - 09.2015
MSc Advanced Clinical Practicer - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
10/2025 -
Transition to Advanced Practice - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
09/2024 - 08/2025
Advanced Clinical Practice - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
01/2024 - 08/2024
Diagnostic Reasoning and Decision Making - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
01/2024 - 06/2024
Research Methods - School of Health and Social Sciences
University of Southampton
09/2023 - 01/2024
Leadership strategies -
University of West London
01/2023 - 06/2023
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - School of pharmacy
University of Reading
09/2021 - 09/2022
History Taking and Physical examination -
University of West London
01/2021 - 05/2021
Adult Intensive Care Practice level 7 -
Oxford Brookes University
09/2016 - 06/2017
Mentorship for healthcare professionala -
University of West London
01/2015 - 05/2015
Degree in General Nursing practice -
Universidade do Algarve
09/2007 - 05/2011