Andreia Almeida

• Upholding professional ethics while engaging with patients and families.
• Assisting in research projects to enhance evidence-based nursing practice.
• Delivering lectures on clinical subjects, improving staff knowledge and skills. This has increased significantly compliance on mandatory training reaching average compliance of 90%.
• Conducting routine audits to maintain high standards of healthcare provision.
• Developing comprehensive training programmes for new nursing staff induction.
• Facilitating continuous professional development sessions, raising clinical practice standards.
• Evaluating training feedback to refine future educational initiatives.
• Supporting ward manager by completing staff appraisals and monitoring absence reviews.
• Looking after acutely unwell Major Trauma patients with multiple fractures, head injuries, complex pain management, cardiac monitoring, etc.
• Working alongside case managers to support safe transfers and adequate pathways for rehabilitation in community.

Assisted doctors during oral procedures to ensure optimal patient care.

• Supported manager in completing nurses' schedules and daily allocations.
• Managed nurse-led clinics, maintaining efficient operations.
• Conducted telephone triage and supported emergency clinic activities.
• Support ward and oncology consultants identify complex wounds and promote healing choosing appropriate treatments, regular reviews and clear communication with the community nurses. This has decreased significantly the need for readmission and acquired infections.
• Organised staff appraisals and attendance review meetings.
• Aided manager with action plans and performance management.
• Facilitated basic life support training for surgical division.
• Oversaw department operations to promote patient safety and staff wellbeing.
• Supported clinical lead managing the team during Covid changes, implementing safety measures for staff and patients.
• Facilitated fluency and flexibility of schedules to increase cancer appointments and decrease waiting list.

• Prepared patients for surgery, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
• Delegated staff nurse responsibilities effectively.
• Led junior nurses, fostering professional development and skills enhancement.
• Collaborated with nursing teams to triage patients under pressure, making swift decisions.
• Coordinated comprehensive patient care alongside caregivers and nurses.
• Performed wound dressings, facilitating quicker healing processes.
• Administered medication, conducted routine checks, and updated medical records to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Conducted concise handovers at shift end through accurate reporting.

• Administered prescribed medications and medical products while monitoring patient conditions.
• Collaborated with nurses, doctors, and clinicians to enhance care practices.
• Conducted thorough handovers at shift end, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Managed patients with airway issues, including tracheostomies and laryngectomies.
• Provided support to students and newly qualified nurses for professional development.
• Oversaw multiple types of drains and complex wound management.
• Delivered pastoral care to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment.
• Educated patients and relatives on enteral feeding for effective discharge planning.

• Managed strict schedules to ensure timely treatment for patients.
• Prioritised tasks under pressure, facilitating seamless nursing service delivery.
• Led the unit, overseeing daily operations and staff activities.
• Supported clinicians during minor oral surgeries and outpatient clinics.
• Coordinated with Macmillan nurses to assist cancer patients and families.
• Conducted telephone triage to assess patient needs efficiently.
• Organised emergency clinic services to address urgent patient requirements.
• Ran dressings clinic, providing wound care and follow-up.

• Devised strategies to manage challenging behaviours in dementia patients, ensuring safety.
• Educated families about dementia, providing essential support and guidance.
• Actively participated in training to enhance skills in clinical record-keeping and complex care planning.
• Completed weekly dementia assessments and treated patients with established diagnoses.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, prioritising comfort during challenging periods.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to create personalised end-of-life care plans.
• Delivered palliative care support, emphasising dignity and comfort at life's end.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities to improve overall satisfaction.