Brenda Achan
Luton,Luton
Summary
Dedicated individual with extensive experience providing compassionate care in diverse healthcare settings. Strong communication and teamwork skills are evident through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates adaptability and initiative in managing shifting priorities while ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse
Trinity House Care Home
Edinburgh
12.2023 - Current
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to over 55 residents with diverse physical, and mental health needs.
- Lead shifts effectively and coordinate care delivery within the multidisciplinary team.
- Safely administer medication while maintaining compliance with medication management protocols and NMC standards.
- Monitor residents’ clinical conditions, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to clinical decision-making.
- Develop, review, and implement person-centred care plans tailored to residents’ changing needs.
- Provide specialist support with PEG feeding, wound care, catheter care, stoma care, and end-of-life care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective communication with families, GPs, ANPs, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Support and guide care assistants and junior staff to maintain high standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Tyneholm Stables Nursing Home
Tranent
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided person-centred nursing care to elderly residents with dementia, complex health conditions, and palliative care needs.
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments and developed individualized care plans to promote residents’ wellbeing and independence.
- Administered medication safely in line with NMC guidelines and organisational policies.
- Liaised closely with GPs, district nurses, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Responded appropriately to clinical emergencies and deterioration in residents’ conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation, incident reports, and daily clinical records.
- Supported residents with wound care, pressure area management, mobility support, and nutritional monitoring.
- Participated in safeguarding procedures and infection prevention practices to maintain a safe care environment.
- Assisted in mentoring care staff and promoting high standards of compassionate care throughout the home.
Registered Nurse
International Hospital Kampala
Kampala
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Delivered direct nursing care to patients across medical and surgical wards within a busy hospital environment.
- Assisted doctors during ward rounds and clinical procedures, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient progress, and contributed to treatment planning and evaluation.
- Provided health education to patients and families on treatment, recovery, and well-being.
- Supported discharge planning and continuity of care following hospital treatment.
- Delivered compassionate care for bed-bound and critically unwell patients.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Derby
Derby2027
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
St Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School
kampala2009
Skills
- Medication Administration & Management
- Care Planning and Clinical Documentation
- Dementia & Elderly Care
- End-of-Life / Palliative Care
- Wound Care & Pressure Area Management
- PEG Feeding Management
- Catheter & Stoma Care
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
- Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Infection Prevention & Control
- MDT Collaboration
- Leadership & Shift Coordination
- Family Liaison & Advocacy
- Moving & Handling
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Adaptability to change
- IV drug therapy management
- Discharge procedures
- Written and verbal communication
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Catheterisation
- Surgical aftercare
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse
Trinity House Care Home
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tyneholm Stables Nursing Home
04.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
International Hospital Kampala
08.2016 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Derby
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
St Francis Hospital Nsambya Training School