Ashlyn Palton
Redhill
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse from East Surrey Hospital, SaSH NHS Trust, excelling in patient education and infection control, significantly reduced medication errors. Known for compassionate care and effective patient safety measures, adept at fostering trust with patients and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver evidence-based care.
I am an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who has been in healthcare professional for the past 17 years. Have worked in High Dependence Unit, Medical, Surgical, Mental Wellness Centre, Emergency department and Paediatrics. This experience has helped me build my confidence, competence, resilience, communication and problem-solving skills to better myself in this constantly evolving profession.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
East Surrey Hospital, SaSH NHS Trust
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - General Nursing
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Saint Lucia07-2007
Skills
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Medication administration
- Maternity nursing
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Compassionate and caring
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Patient safety
Timeline
Staff Nurse
East Surrey Hospital, SaSH NHS Trust
02.2019 - 01.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - General Nursing
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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