Angeline Marie Antay

Highly skilled and competent cardiac nurse committed to patient safety and delivering high quality evidence based care for patients in CCU and cardiothoracic HDU by through my bank role at Kings.

Reduce risk of deterioration by keen clinical assessment, and following NEWS2 protocol and escalating concerns to multidisciplinary teams.

Deliver safer Level 2 cardiothoracic care through invasive monitoring coordination and medication administration.

Practice safely in coronary care by following trust protocol and guidance.
Rotate across 3A east which covers the heart attack centre, patients who has Acute Coronary Syndrome and underwent angioplasty, Intra aortic balloon pump insertion and electrophysiology and arrhythmia cases in 3A west.
Care for cardiac patients with NSTEMI and STEMI, Heart block, arrythmias, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, congenital heart diseases including complications from cardiac events, also nurse patients admitted for cardiac procedures or invasive cardiac and respiratory monitoring.

• Administered medication to treat condition, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness.
• Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
• Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
• Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
• Implemented infection control measures within the clinical setting, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Delivered specialist nursing care in emergency situations, demonstrating quick decision-making and expert clinical skills.
• Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
• Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
• Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients, adhering strictly to healthcare guidelines and safety standards.
• Advocated for patients' rights and needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.

Explained CPAP use for newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea patients in clinic.

• Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.

Run sleep study tests by preparing patients, explaining overnight procedures, and documenting activity.

Trained on fundamentals of sleep apnea analysis from sleep study reports.

Manage Level 1 patients in a highly acute area under trust standards.
Apply safety checks before care begins to reduce clinical risk.
Perform A-E assessment priorities to coordinate timely critical care nursing interventions.

Follow trust guidelines when caring for level 1 patients in acute area.
Complete safety checks against trust protocol before starting each shift.
Perform structured A-E assessment to prioritise care during critically ill cases.
Care for patients on invasive ventilation and invasive monitoring devices.
Analyse serial ABGs and review serial blood reports and radiology findings.
Escalate deterioration concerns to NIC and ITU doctors promptly.
Administer medications using 7 R’s for safe, accurate dosing.
Document A-E patient care throughout each shift following trust protocols.
Participate in audit and research activities with senior nurses and research team.

Practise evidence-based nursing within trust guidelines, reporting to Nurse-in-Charge and Nurse Manager.
Coordinate care for PCI patients, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, heart failure, electrophysiology diseases and accompanied procedures such as pace maker insertion, ICD insertion, ablation.
Lead prioritised assessments for Level 1 cardiac patients and carry out immediate escalation to appropriate team as per NEWS 2 and clinical A-E assesment.
Safely administer medications using 7 rights of drug administration. Perform venipuncture and cannulation as required.
Maintain high-standard documentation and lead audit participation to improve care delivery.
Take responsibility during 2020 COVID ward conversion, managing CPAP and high-flow oxygen needs.

• Manage admissions across COPD, asthma, ILD, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary oedema.
  Care for lung cancer and restrictive lung disease patients on the unit.
  Treat patients requiring tracheostomy and chest or pleural drains safely.
• Trained to use non-invasive ventilation such as BiPAP and CPAP, high flow nasal cannula and other oxygen adjuncst for treatment of respiratory diseases.
  Escalate critical events with aid of NEWS 2 scale and clinical assesment and judgement and coordinate actions with MDT.
• Medication administration using 7 rights of drug administration.

Follow hospital protocols while caring for critically acutely ill patients in ICU.
Assess critically ill patients using thorough A-E prioritisation throughout each shift.
Provide care for cardiac, respiratory, gastroenterology, liver, renal, infectious, cancer cases.
Manage invasive ventilation and invasive monitoring devices to support progress.
Perform and interpret serial ABGs, bloods, and radiology findings for trends.
Escalate deterioration concerns promptly to NIC and ITU doctors for review.
Administer medicines using the 7 R's for safe, accurate drug delivery.
Document A-E assessments and ongoing care using trust documentation standards.

Triage women in urgent care for scheduled birth pathways to midwife assessment.

Assess paediatric fever, cough, and infection concerns in urgent care.

Record vital signs, perform venipuncture and cannulation, and administer prescribed medications.

• Follow hospital protocols while caring for critically, acutely ill patients on shift.
  Care critically ill admissions with cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, renal issues.
  Perform A-E assessments to prioritise care and guide timely interventions.
  Manage invasive ventilation and invasive monitoring devices supporting ongoing recovery.
  Perform and interpret serial ABGs and review serial blood and radiology reports.
  Escalate deterioration concerns to NIC and ITU doctors without delay.
  Administer medications using the 7 R's of drug administration safely.
  Document A-E care throughout each shift in line with trust protocols.

Follow hospital protocol and guidelines to practise safely during 8 hour shifts.

Care for patients after PCI or requiring close monitoring for acute coronary syndrome.

Manage electrophysiology cases including arrhythmias, pacemaker insertion, cardioversion, and ablation.

• Provide nursing care for heart failure, congenital conditions, and electrophysiology pathways.
• Support post-coronary artery bypass graft recovery and ongoing clinical monitoring.
• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation, then prioritise immediate actions for stability.
• Escalate concerns to unit doctors, consultants, and nurse in charge promptly.
• Administer medications safely by 7r routes and confirm patient details.
• Perform venipuncture and cannulation when required and maintain aseptic technique.
• Document nursing care accurately to support safe continuity of treatment.
• Participate in audits to improve care delivery within the unit and trust.
• Care for post-CABG patients using mechanical ventilator and invasive cardiac monitoring.
• Manage chest drains for post-CABG patients during invasive monitoring.