Arrianne Coulson
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
Community Staff Nurse specializing in fostering positive patient relationships and delivering compassionate care. Expertise in adapting support to meet individual needs, ensuring responsive, person centred assistance. Proven ability to manage time effectively in busy environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care. Experienced in supervising junior staff and providing holistic care planning for optimized patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Staff Nurse
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
York, North Yorkshire
2020.10 - Current
- Conducted health assessments to prevent hospital admission and support patient independence on discharge.
- Utilised modern nursing tools and techniques in daily practice, elevating standard of care provided.
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families during stressful periods.
- Maintained updated knowledge on latest nursing trends, enhancing practice proficiency.
- Developed individualised care plans catering to unique patient needs.
- Followed infection control protocols strictly, maintaining a safe environment for all.
- Ensured confidentiality whilst handling sensitive patient information.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medication to manage patients' symptoms.
- Fostered a supportive environment, improving patient satisfaction level.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care.
- Managed wound care duties, resulting in faster recovery times for patients.
- Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
- Assisted patients with ongoing care needs to promote speedy recovery.
- Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated cohesive patient care through effective communication with healthcare professionals.
- Mentored placement students and staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
- Prioritised dignity and compassion to provide highly regarded end-of-life care.
- Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
- Assessed patients' ongoing wellbeing, recording details using systm one
- Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
- Oversaw a personal caseload of ten patients, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Updated families on patient progress and treatment changes.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Enabled junior staff to administer medications by accurately transcribing information from systmone and discharge paperwork.
Care assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Norton, North Yorkshire
2015.07 - 2017.09
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Promoted patient independence while assisting with daily tasks, fostering self-belief and confidence.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, safeguarding residents and reassuring their families.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to nurse in charge.
- Maintained a calm demeanour during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Achieved high client satisfaction through tailored, personalised care that addressed individual needs.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
Shop assistant
Boyes
Malton, North Yorkshire
2013.09 - 2015.06
- Maintained clean, appealing shop environment, enhancing customer comfort and shopping experience.
- Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.
- Guided customers to locate products or alternative items.
- Responded to product queries, offering comprehensive information.
- Facilitated smooth checkouts with efficient bagging and wrapping practices.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Managed customer lines effectively, minimising wait times and promoting high customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Upheld company policies whilst dealing with returns and exchanges.
- Received and processed product returns.
- Assisted in inventory counts, maintaining accurate records.
- Improved product visibility with strategic shelf arrangements.
- Organised stock and checkout area proactively between customer interactions, ensuring an orderly shop floor.
- Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult)
University of York
York, England 2017.09 - 2020.09
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
York College
York, England 2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs - English Language
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Maths
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.07 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Core Science
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Additional Science
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - History
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Creative I-Media
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Geography
Malton School
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 2011.09 - 2013.07
Skills
- Patient assessment procedures
- Sharps handling
- Discharge planning proficiency
- Home visit expertise
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Wound care and Dressing changes
- Patient confidentiality upholding
- Communication proficiency
- Decision making under pressure
- Empathy towards patients
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Theatre
- Reading
- Fly on the wall documentaries, eg - 24 hours in Police Custody, 24 Hours in A&E, Surgeons: a Matter of life and death.
- Musical Theatre Choir.
Accomplishments
Have previously been nominated for a Star Award, with other members of the team, due to being able to support a patient outside of the office building, who had fallen, while they waited for an ambulance.
Languages
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Staff Nurse
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2020.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult)
University of York
2017.09 - 2020.09
Care assistant
Barchester Healthcare
2015.07 - 2017.09
Shop assistant
Boyes
2013.09 - 2015.06
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
York College
2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs - English Language
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Core Science
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Additional Science
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - History
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Creative I-Media
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Geography
Malton School
2011.09 - 2013.07
GCSEs - Maths
Malton School
2011.07 - 2013.07