Ashly Mathew
West Drayton,Hillingdon
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse currently working as a Ward sister on a busy spinal and thoracic ward. Proven leadership skills in managing day-to-day clinical operations, supervising junior staff and driving improvements in patient care. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration, staff education, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence. Now seeking to progress into a Ward Manager role to further lead clinical teams and contribute to strategic improvement in nursing care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Ward sister-Spinal and Thoracic ward
The Princess Grace hospital,HCA healthcare
London
12.2024 - Current
- Band 7 Ward sister
- Act as team leader for complex 20 bed surgical ward managing patients with spinal surgeries and thoracic cases.
- Act as senior leader in absence of ward manager.
- Bed management
- Provide high-quality holistic care tailored to individual patient needs using evidence based practice.
- Coordinate admission,discharge and care transition.
- Supervise junior staff including newly qualified nurses, studnets and healthcare assistants for safe and effective care delivery.
- Manage off-duty rota, ensuring optimal skill mix and staff coverage across shifts.
- Budget management.
- QI projects
- Complaint handling and datix investigations.
- Ensuring that staff comply with infection control policies within hospital.
- Consistently achieving excellent outcome in ward audits and action plans.
- Lead daily ward safety huddles and staff handovers to enhance communication and patient safety.
- Direct involvement in conflict management and support staff wellbeing, escalating concerns where necessary.
- Work with DCNO and matrons in quality improvement and patient management projects in hospital.
Senior Staff Nurse-Ortho,Spinal,Neurosurgery
The Wellington Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK
St John's Wood, City of Westminster
09.2023 - Current
- Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse
- Work as Charge nurse on 21 bed strength ward in absence of ward sister/manager
- Management of Nursing staff schedules.
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients, allocation of beds for admission.
- Attending meetings for nursing staffing, mental capacity, safeguarding, budgeting and compliance.
- Monitoring ward budget.
- Delegation of skills and inventory for day to day operation, ability to ensure resources are used effectively.
- Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
- Was Education Link Nurse hence involved in staff supervision, compliance, training, conflict resolution between staff and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Management of high risk post op patients.
- Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities and follow infection control measures.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Worked with colleagues to streamline administrative processes and improve workflow.
Staff Nurse-Orth,Spinal, Neurosurgery
The Wellington Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK
St John's Wood, City of Westminster
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Band 5 Staff Nurse
- Management of patient's during pre and post operative care.
- Admission and timely discharge of patients, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required instruction and TTOs.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict pre op instructions.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Worked as charge nurse in absence of Senior staff nurse/ward sister/ward manager.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Management of pain.
- Worked with different CNS specialities to deliver high quality care.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
Staff Nurse-Neuro Rehab
The Wellington Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK
St John's Wood, City of Westminster
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Band 5 Staff Nurse
- Assessing patient's neurological status,functional abilities and rehabilitation goals especially patients with spinal injuries.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement .
- To deliver specialist care to patients who have sustained neurological injury
- Work as charge nurse in absence of senior staff nurse/ward sister/ward manager
- Support and attend MDT meetings.
- Implementation of quality care,compliance and infection control measures
- Assist consultants in assessments and support in setting goals
- Monitor bowel and bladder function of patient.
- Perform medical procedures such as medication administration, Injections, DRS, positioning of splints and tracheostomy care, wound care, education of ISC
- Implementation of various therapy techniques such as physiotherapy,occupational therapy and speech therapy and set goal for patients.
Staff Nurse- Dementia Nursing
Elm Lodge Nursing Care Home, Minister Care Group
Greenford, Ealing
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Band 5 Staff Nurse
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
- Worked as lead charge nurse in absence of Manager.
- Early detection of deterioration and transfers to nearby hospital setting.
- Maintain safeguarding folder and files.
- Conduct medication review and care plan reviews.
- Assisted manager for preparation of CQC inspections.
- Offered clinical support from wound care to medication administration.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records.
- Respected and supported cultural and religious practices of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - NURSING
Amrita College of Nursing
07.2016 - 12.2020
Internationally Educated Nurses And Midwives Onlin
Florence Nightingale Foundation
09.2023 - 02.2024
Primary And Revision Hip&Knee Replacement Surgery
SCM Medical Training
London11.2024
Skills
- Clinical Leadership & Staffing supervision- Manage senior and junior staff nurses, healthcare assistant and ward clerks
- Clinical skills- Patient assessment, medication administration, IV medication, venepuncture and cannulation,Lumbar rains,physiolabs,chest drains, IM and SC injection, Catheterisation, ILS certification, oxygen administration
- Leadership skills-Team management, motivating nurses, problem-solving,conflict resolution, decision-making skills,adaptability skills,strategic planning
- Patient centered Care planning- conduct MDT meeting from pre-assessment till timely discharge
- Audit participation and Appraisal
- Safeguarding Adult and children
- Risk management & Incident investigation
- Communication and organizational Skills-Good interpersonal communication,accurate written communication,public speaking skill,good time management,planning and management of resources,staff, equipment and supplies
- Teaching and mentoring Skills- Conducted teaching sessions at learning academy for students, training sessions for staff and support CNS for new training projects Ongoing projects include-student training folder, introductory video and bite sized learning sessions for staff and students for spinal and thoracic
- Computer Skills- MS Excel, MS ppt, MS outlook,Mobilab, Ms word, Spreadsheet, Meditech ,Mobilab,NFC check
Affiliations
- Dancing ,Singing ,Painting, Cooking, Reading
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced
Certification
Nursing and Midwives Council
Registration: 21I0799O
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council
Registration : KL03202100077
Accomplishments
Heart BEATS- GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
Actively participated with AHA Hands Only CPR Training at CIAL Convention Centre, Kochi during Guinness world record attempt and successfully achieved the title along with "Best of India Records" for Largest CPR training Session in a Day targeting young students.
PARENT EDUCATION AND DISCHARGE INSTRUCTION (PEDI)- CHILDREN'S HEARTLINK
Active resource person in delivering training workshop focusing on the topic "care of children post cardiac surgery ". Targeted audience include Ward Manager, Charge nurses ITU nurse, PICU nurses, Recovery Team, Cardiac Matrons, Neonatal Nurses.
POSTER presentation- GASTRIC BALLOONING.
Poster presentation done on Gastric Ballooning for International Conference on Obesity showing awareness about obesity.
Presented poster presentation for various events and awareness and have won first prize in major of the posters.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ward sister-Spinal and Thoracic ward
The Princess Grace hospital,HCA healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse-Ortho,Spinal,Neurosurgery
The Wellington Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK
09.2023 - Current
Internationally Educated Nurses And Midwives Onlin
Florence Nightingale Foundation
09.2023 - 02.2024
Staff Nurse-Orth,Spinal, Neurosurgery
The Wellington Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK
02.2023 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse-Neuro Rehab
The Wellington Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK
03.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse- Dementia Nursing
Elm Lodge Nursing Care Home, Minister Care Group
07.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - NURSING
Amrita College of Nursing
07.2016 - 12.2020
Primary And Revision Hip&Knee Replacement Surgery
SCM Medical Training
Similar Profiles
Andreea Georgiana Palcu-LapeAndreea Georgiana Palcu-Lape
Quality and Risk Manager at The Princess Grace HospitalQuality and Risk Manager at The Princess Grace Hospital
Kelly HollowayKelly Holloway
Registered Nurse at HCA Healthcare: Methodist HospitalRegistered Nurse at HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital
Sasha M. MarcheseSasha M. Marchese
Interim Director of Surgical Services/Operating Room Manager at HCA Healthcare Tomball HospitalInterim Director of Surgical Services/Operating Room Manager at HCA Healthcare Tomball Hospital
SYED TAREQ ALISYED TAREQ ALI
Specialist Customer Care at Barclays Bank UKSpecialist Customer Care at Barclays Bank UK
Ben OunichBen Ounich
General Assistant at Apex PrestigeGeneral Assistant at Apex Prestige