Anna Partrick
Marshchapel,Lincolnshire
Summary
Qualified nurse with extensive clinical experience in intensive care, surgical, and urgent care settings, delivering safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care. Proven expertise in orthopaedic surgical products and procedures, with a strong understanding of operating theatre environments and clinical workflows. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals, providing tailored solutions and supporting the adoption of specialist medical devices. Experienced in delivering product training, clinical education, equipment demonstrations, and hands-on workshops to multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of medical devices and surgical equipment, able to communicate complex technical information clearly. Fluent in English and German, with experience delivering training and customer support in both languages. Dedicated to exceptional customer support and service excellence, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Return to Practice Nursing Student (NMC)
University of Brighton
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Successfully completed the University of Brighton Return to Practice Nursing Programme and currently awaiting re-registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), expected July 2026
- Completed clinical placement within an Urgent Treatment Centre, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care
- Refreshed and strengthened clinical skills including patient assessment, wound management, medicines management, clinical documentation, and evidence-based decision-making
- Developed confidence in recognising patient deterioration, undertaking holistic assessment, and escalating concerns appropriately in line with current clinical guidelines and patient safety standards
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current healthcare guidance, policies, governance requirements, and best practice standards through continuing professional development
Full time Mother and Homemaker
2017.03 - 2026.01
- I took a break from a full-time work after the birth of my first child in 2017. This time has been incredibly rewarding, allowing me to support and nurture my children as they’ve grown and reached school age. I am now eager to re-enter the workforce while maintaining a balance that allows me to be present for my family and contribute professionally. Over the years, my organisational and multitasking skills have naturally developed more, and I have grown both personally and professionally during this period.
Vitreoretinal Clinical Application Specialist
Alcon Eye Care UK Limited (a Novartis Devision)
Camberley, Surrey
2014.11 - 2017.03
- Role Overview: Provided expert support and guidance for the “Constellation” vitreoretinal eye surgery system across the UK.
- Training & Support: Delivered on-site training and demonstrations to ensure users were confident in operating the equipment effectively and efficiently.
- Customisation for Surgeons: Worked closely with surgeons to customise machine settings, streamlining procedures, improving precision, and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Troubleshooting & Solutions: Resolved technical issues and provided tailored solutions to meet the needs of individual surgical teams.
- Collaboration: Partnered with marketing, product management, and sales teams to align machine performance with customer expectations and assist in the sales process.
- Customer Insights: Gathered user feedback and performance data to refine marketing strategies and support product development.
- Impact: Contributed to safer surgeries, improved patient outcomes, and greater surgical efficiency.
- Reason for Leaving: I accepted redundancy after maternity leave to focus on family and reassess career direction.
Clinical nurse advisor for wound care
Aspen Medical Europe Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
2014.03 - 2014.11
- Role Overview: Delivered clinical support and education on Aspen's wound care products, such as AQUACEL, Kaltostat, and other advanced dressings, to healthcare professionals in hospitals, nursing homes, and community care facilities.
- Training & Education: Organised and conducted comprehensive training sessions, including practical demonstrations and workshops, to equip medical teams with best practices in wound care and prophylaxis.
- On-Site Support: Addressed clinical questions, resolved issues, and ensured the correct application of Aspen's products, including alginate and hydrofiber dressings, in diverse patient scenarios.
- Prevention Focus: Educated staff on preventive measures to reduce wound incidence, enhancing patient outcomes and care quality.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with sales representatives and account managers to tailor training and support to client needs, fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers.
- Impact: Played a key role in promoting best practices, building confidence among medical staff, and contributing to Aspen’s reputation for excellence in wound care.
- Reason for Leaving: Pursued a more technically challenging role working with advanced medical equipment in eye surgery.
Medical sales representative
Pioneer Medical Devices AG
Nuremberg, Germany
2012.07 - 2014.02
- Role Overview: Promoted and sold specialised medical devices and solutions to healthcare professionals, including hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers, with a focus on cost-saving and environmentally sustainable practices.
- Key Products: Worked primarily with heart catheters for electrophysiological examinations and shaver blades for orthopaedic surgeries, reprocessed through Pioneer Medical's re-sterilisation facilities.
- Sustainability Focus: Educated clients on achieving up to 50% cost savings by safely re-using single-use surgical instruments, reducing the need for continuous new purchases and contributing to environmental sustainability by decreasing medical waste.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Built and maintained relationships with surgeons, procurement managers, and hospital administrators, effectively communicating the financial and environmental advantages of re-sterilised instruments.
- Training & Support: Delivered hands-on training, conducted product demonstrations, and addressed technical concerns to ensure confidence in the safety and reliability of reprocessed instruments.
- Market Analysis: Managed a designated sales territory, assessed market trends, and identified new sales opportunities, while adapting strategies to meet client needs and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with internal teams, including marketing, customer service, and technical support, to enhance client satisfaction and ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Events & Networking: Represented Pioneer Medical at conferences and trade shows, expanding professional connections and staying informed on sustainable medical practices.
- Sales Strategy: Developed structured sales plans, monitored progress, and provided management with insights on customer feedback, product performance, and territory activity.
- Reason for Leaving: Relocated to England to join my partner, who is now my husband.
- Sales VS Target: 2012- 101%: 431,270 euros 2013- 109%: 490,500 euros
Medical device sales representative
Integra Neuroscience GmbH
Nuremberg, Germany
2011.10 - 2012.06
- Role Overview: Promoted and sold a diverse range of specialised neurosurgical products and healthcare devices, including Mayfield cranial stabilisation systems, DuraGen dural grafts, and CUSA ultrasonic aspirators, primarily targeting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals in Bavaria.
- Comprehensive Product Knowledge: Quickly adapted to Integra's extensive portfolio of neurosurgical products, demonstrating an ability to learn complex technical details and effectively communicate their benefits to healthcare professionals.
- Client Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers, including surgeons and procurement managers, to highlight the clinical and operational value of Integra's products.
- Product Demonstrations: Delivered training sessions and demonstrations, ensuring healthcare teams were confident and skilled in using products safely and effectively in surgical settings.
- Market Analysis: Monitored market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to identify opportunities for growth and optimise sales strategies.
- Collaboration: Partnered with marketing and technical support teams to tailor solutions for clients and remain updated on advancements in neurosurgery and medical technology.
- Reporting: Provided detailed feedback to the head office on customer insights, market conditions, and regulatory standards, contributing to product development and strategic planning.
- Organisation & Planning: Managed customer accounts, scheduled appointments, and tracked follow-ups, consistently meeting sales targets within the fixed-term contract period.
- Professional Standards: Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and ensured all interactions reflected professionalism and respect for medical protocols.
- Skills Developed: Gained in-depth knowledge of neurosurgical devices, enhanced adaptability, and strengthened client relationship management skills within a highly technical healthcare environment.
- Reason for Leaving: I left the position due to the temporary nature of the fixed-term contract.
- Sales VS Target: Q4 2011- 92%: €90,160 Q1 2012- 98%: €96,040 Q2 2012- 106%: €103,880
Qualified Nurse - Band 6
Sozialstiftung Bamberg - Klinikum am Bruderwald
Bamberg
2007.04 - 2011.09
- Role Overview: Delivered advanced, high-quality care to critically ill patients as a Band 6 ICU Nurse, managing recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures including abdominal, neurosurgery, vascular, orthopedic, and trauma surgeries.
- Patient Care: Assessed, planned, and implemented patient care plans, closely monitoring vital signs, and responding to changes in patient conditions. Skilled in managing central lines, arterial lines, and pulmonary artery catheters for precise monitoring and medication administration.
- Critical Care Expertise: Provided airway management (intubation, tracheostomy care), chest tube care, and responded to cardiac arrests with advanced life support techniques.
- Life Support Management: Managed ventilators, administered IV medications, and ensured accurate fluid and electrolyte balance for patients on life support.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and allied health professionals to optimise patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
- Patient & Family Support: Offered compassionate communication and support to patients and families during high-stress situations.
- Technical Proficiency: Operated and calibrated advanced medical equipment - including ventilators, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and monitoring systems- to ensure optimal patient care and equipment functionality.
- Documentation: Maintained accurate, detailed records using hospital IT software for safe and effective patient care.
- Mentorship: Provided mentorship and training for junior staff, contributing to team discussions and making quick clinical decisions in critical situations.
- Reason for Leaving: Left the hospital role to transition into the healthcare business sector, where I expanded my skills and applied clinical experience in a new environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health and social care
Bamberger Academy for Health professions
Bamberg, Germany 2007.04 -
GCSEs - Economics
Graf-Stauffenberg-Business School Bamberg
Bamberg, Germany 2003.07 -
Skills
- Clinical Expertise: Qualified nurse with extensive clinical experience across intensive care, surgical, urgent care, and healthcare industry settings, providing safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care
- Orthopaedic & Theatre Experience: Experience supporting orthopaedic surgical products and procedures through Pioneer Medical Devices AG, with a strong understanding of operating theatre environments, surgeon requirements, and clinical workflows
- Sales & Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals, identify customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and support the adoption of specialist medical devices
- Training & Clinical Education: Experienced in delivering product training, clinical education, equipment demonstrations, and hands-on workshops to healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams
- Medical Device & Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of medical devices, surgical equipment, wound care products, and clinical technologies, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently
- Customer Focus & Service Excellence: Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer support, responding proactively to customer needs, troubleshooting issues, and building long-term professional relationships
- Communication & Presentation Skills: Confident presenter and communicator, able to engage effectively with surgeons, nurses, healthcare professionals, customers, and colleagues at all levels
- Multilingual Communication: Fluent in English and German, with experience delivering training, presentations, and customer support in both languages
- Team Collaboration: Strong ability to work collaboratively with sales teams, account managers, healthcare professionals, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives
- Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn Enjoys new challenges, embraces feedback, and is committed to ongoing personal and professional development
- Organisation & Time Management: Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, work independently, and maintain high standards of organisation, attention to detail, and professionalism in fast-paced environments
- IT & Administrative Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM systems, hospital IT systems, and professional documentation
Certification
- Certificate in Text Input: Achieved 187 strokes a minute with an "Excellent" grade awarded by Bayerischer Stenografenverband e.V. (Bavarian stenographers association)
- UK Driving licence category B
LANGUAGES
German (Native)
English (Fluent)
REFERENCES
References available upon request
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
I enjoy spending time with my husband, children, family and friends., I like to relax by reading, with an interest in psychology and personal development., My hobbies include gardening and volunteering in my local community.
Timeline
Return to Practice Nursing Student (NMC)
University of Brighton
2026.02 - 2026.06
Full time Mother and Homemaker
2017.03 - 2026.01
Vitreoretinal Clinical Application Specialist
Alcon Eye Care UK Limited (a Novartis Devision)
2014.11 - 2017.03
Clinical nurse advisor for wound care
Aspen Medical Europe Ltd
2014.03 - 2014.11
Medical sales representative
Pioneer Medical Devices AG
2012.07 - 2014.02
Medical device sales representative
Integra Neuroscience GmbH
2011.10 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Science - Health and social care
Bamberger Academy for Health professions
2007.04 -
Qualified Nurse - Band 6
Sozialstiftung Bamberg - Klinikum am Bruderwald
2007.04 - 2011.09
GCSEs - Economics
Graf-Stauffenberg-Business School Bamberg
2003.07 -