Benita Paul
Basingstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Senior Registered Nurse and Deputy Sister with over 10 years of acute and emergency care experience across NHS and international healthcare settings. Currently practicing within unscheduled care (ED, SDEC, AAU), delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while leading teams in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Demonstrates strong clinical leadership through effective shift coordination, patient flow management, and prioritisation of deteriorating patients, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes. Experienced in supervising and developing multidisciplinary teams, promoting a positive safety culture, and maintaining high standards of care aligned with evidence-based practice and clinical governance frameworks.
Holds advanced competencies in acute assessment, resuscitation, and emergency interventions, supported by certifications in ILS, and trauma care. Actively engaged in quality improvement, staff education, and service development initiatives to enhance patient safety, efficiency, and overall service delivery.
Currently undertaking a Master of Public Health, bringing a strategic perspective to healthcare improvement, population health, and system-wide thinking. Committed to advancing into a senior nursing leadership role and contributing to service transformation, workforce development, and improved patient outcomes within acute medicine.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deputy Sister
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Basingstoke, Hampshire
07.2024 - Current
- Triaging
- Lead clinical decision-making and patient prioritisation within high-acuity emergency and acute care environments.
- Analyse patient information and clinical indicators to support timely escalation and intervention.
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety standards.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient flow, resource allocation, and quality of care.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff while supporting service improvement initiatives.
- Participate in incident reviews, risk assessments, and quality improvement activities.
- Utilise healthcare technologies and electronic patient record systems to support clinical care delivery.
- Monitor patient outcomes and identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced safety.
- Applied infection control protocols; minimising cross-contamination risks in the ward.
- Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
Staff nurse
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Basingstoke , Hampshire
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
Staff Nurse
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 03.2021
- Provides initial assessments and triage for patients visiting the emergency department.
- Collaborated with doctors and emergency staff to assess, plan and implement effective patient treatment.
- Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and resource availability.
- Monitored patients, identified issues, explored alternatives and deployed appropriate solutions.
- Performs specialized, life-saving treatments such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support.
- Administered medications and physical treatments to patients in emergency department.
- Documents diagnosis and progress on medical records, maintains high levels of readability and accuracy.
- Observes signs, symptoms and behaviors of patients and communicate issues to emergency room team.
- Ensured comfort and privacy for family members during critical situations.
- UDUTH is a federal teaching hospital located in the Northern part of Nigeria with a 1,500-bed capacity. https://www.uduth.org.ng
Staff Nurse
Life Point Medical Center
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Delivered comprehensive prenatal care and support during labour and delivery
- Collaborated with OB/GYN physicians to enhance patient care coordination
- Assisted with gynaecological exams and procedures to ensure patient comfort and accuracy
- Educate patients on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care
- Monitor and record patients' vital signs and medical histories
- Provide postoperative care and support
- Worked 40 hours per week in a fast-paced clinic environment, attending to 5-10 patients daily.
- This is a 15 bedded private clinic that specializes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. https://lifepointfertilitycenter.com
Education
Master of Public Health - International public health
Liverpool John Moore University
Liverpool 09.2024 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2013 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse Certificate - undefined
School of Nursing, UDUTH Sokoto
Sokoto, Nigeria 03.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Accident and Emergency Nurse - undefined
School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
Clinical Decision-Making
Emergency & Acute Care
Triage & Patient Prioritisation
Medical Documentation Review
Clinical Data Interpretation
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Patient Safety & Risk Management
Clinical Workflow Analysis
Evidence-Based Practice
Healthcare Technology Adoption
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Leadership & Team Supervision
Training & Mentorship
Healthcare Research
Certification
- Operational and Strategic Leadership for Health and Social care , Level 7 -2026
- Immediate Life Support Certification -2026
- History Taking and Physical Assessment . Level 7 -2024
- The Deteriorating patient Module , Level 7 -2025
- Practice Supervisor /Accessor Certificate
Timeline
Master of Public Health - International public health
Liverpool John Moore University
09.2024 - 02.2026
Deputy Sister
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Staff nurse
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse Certificate - undefined
School of Nursing, UDUTH Sokoto
03.2014 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse
Life Point Medical Center
03.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Open University of Nigeria
01.2013 - 01.2018
Registered Accident and Emergency Nurse - undefined
School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency