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Ana Catarina Roxo Leite Da Silva

Summary

Dedicated diabetes specialist nurse with extensive expertise in patient-focused care and advanced diabetes technology utilisation. Proficient in continuous glucose monitoring initiations and pump trained in the management of Medtronic, Ypsomed, T-slim, and Omnipod systems. Skilled in providing bilingual diabetes education in English and Portuguese, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice. Demonstrates resilience under pressure, exceptional conflict resolution abilities, and active listening skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative diabetes management strategies as via the use of the of continuous glucose monitoring sensors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

James Paget University Hospital
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
12.2022 - Current
  • Delivered structured education regarding Insulin, CGM, carbohydrate counting.
  • Undertaken the Non-Medical prescriber course- prescribing within diabetes specialism
  • KLIFF (King Lynnn Insulin for Food) course educator
  • Provide support with diet, nutrition and sick day rules around their diabetes management.
  • Managed a caseload of complex patients, including pump patients including interpreting pump and CGM reports.
  • Developing balanced diabetes care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
  • Educate families of diabetic patients about the condition, complications, and management , promoting increased understanding within households.
  • Oversee and mentor students and junior nursing staff including diabetes support nurses. Developed a student nurse diabetes education pack within my trust.
  • Trained in CGM (Dexcom One+, G6 & G7 Libre, Smartguard) start up education and monitoring and reviewing of data.
  • Assess, interpret specialist diabetes diagnostic bloods and start diabetes therapies according to diabetes type and NICE guidelines.
  • Provide ongoing review and titrate diabetes therapies in accordance with NICE Guidelines.


Diabetes Support Nurse

James Paget University Hospital
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Educated patients on lifestyle changes for better diabetes management
  • Reviewed and titrated diabetes therapies inpatient and outpatient.
  • Reviewed CGM data and made adjustments to diabetes therapies.
  • Patient educator in CGM (Dexcom, Libre) start ups.
  • Patient Educator in Insulin starts and insulin switches.
  • Educated patients and their families on improving their diabetes management.
  • Ensured standard if nursing practice is upheld.


Covid Vaccinator

James Paget University Hospital
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
  • Trained in dealing with emergency situations including anaphylaxis.
  • Assess medical history and medications for eligibility to have vaccination.
  • Educate patients on components of vaccine and side effects.
  • Administered Covid vaccines into the intramuscular within a vaccinating centre.
  • Adhered to infection control protocols and disposal of clinical waste.


Practice nurse

Millwood Surgery
Bradwell, Norfolk
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated chronic diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improving wellbeing measures.
  • Implemented and managed travel vaccination and immunisation programmes for patients.
  • Delivered high quality wound care to expedite healing process.
  • Coordinated with GPs for implementation of individualised treatment plans.
  • Supported patients on chronic disease management, promoting better self-care.


Endoscopy nurse

James Paget University Hospital
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms during procedures.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, observations, interventions and outcomes.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Assisted in biopsies and polyp removals to facilitate accurate disease detection.
  • Handled delicate instruments with care, ensuring longevity of equipment use.
  • Improved patient comfort by administering conscious sedation and monitoring vital signs.
  • Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2015 - 08.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Improving Diabetes Care

University of Warwick
Coventry
01.2022 - 11.2022

Level 7 - Independent Prescribing

University of East Anglia
Norwich
01.2023 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Diabetes Management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Active listener
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Continuous glucose monitoring iniciations
  • Pump trained in Medtronic, Ypsomed, T-slim and Omnipod
  • Non-medical prescriber
  • Bilingual- provide Diabetes education in English and Portuguese
  • Diabetes technology utilisation
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Languages

Portuguese
Native

Timeline

Level 7 - Independent Prescribing

University of East Anglia
01.2023 - 07.2023

Diabetes Specialist Nurse

James Paget University Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Covid Vaccinator

James Paget University Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022

Practice nurse

Millwood Surgery
01.2022 - 05.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Improving Diabetes Care

University of Warwick
01.2022 - 11.2022

Diabetes Support Nurse

James Paget University Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022

Endoscopy nurse

James Paget University Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Coventry University
09.2015 - 08.2018

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