Catherine Fianu
Woking,Surrey
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive expertise in infection prevention, senior care, and intensive care. Demonstrates proficiency in advanced life support, aseptic techniques, and medication administration. Skilled in patient and family education, empathetic communication, and grief support. Adept at managing medical records, performing patient assessments, and executing subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Committed to compassionate care and ethical judgement while maintaining confidentiality. Strong leadership abilities in staff training, conflict management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Career goal: to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and innovative care solutions.
Experienced Charge Nurse skilled in developing, implementing and evaluating patient care programmes for improved outcomes. Attentive and focused for reliable staff, student and patient monitoring to uphold care quality standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4009
4009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sister/ Charge Nurse
Central Surrey Health (CSH)
03.2023 - 01.2026
- As a highly autonomous and clinically skilled community nurse delivering rapid, patient-centred care within urgent and out-of-hours settings. I provide timely assessment, intervention, and coordination to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support patients safely in their own homes.
- Key Responsibilities & Clinical Expertise
- Autonomous clinical practice, making independent decisions and managing a diverse caseload in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
- Team coordination and leadership, including taking charge of the service during shifts and supporting colleagues with clinical decision-making.
- Rapid response care, attending patients within two hours of referral to stabilise conditions and prevent escalation.
- Comprehensive head-to-toe assessments using advanced health assessment skills to identify risks, deterioration, and required interventions.
- Triage of incoming referrals from patients, NHS 111, 999, out-of-hours GPs, care homes, and residential settings.
- Community visits to patients with a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex needs.
- Palliative and end-of-life support, providing compassionate care to patients and families, including symptom management and anticipatory guidance.
- Syringe driver setup and management to ensure safe and effective continuous medication delivery.
- Catheter care, including assessment, troubleshooting, and catheter insertion.
- Insulin administration and diabetic management, ensuring safe monitoring and intervention.
- Wound assessment and treatment, delivering evidence-based wound care in the community.
- Falls response, including safe use of raiser chairs to assist patients from the floor and assess post-fall needs.
- Admission avoidance, offering clinical advice, early intervention, and appropriate signposting to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place.
- Maintained accurate medical records for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Applied infection control protocols; minimising cross-contamination risks in the ward.
- Educated families about patient conditions, promoting informed decision-making.
- Oversaw junior staff training, improving the overall quality of care provided on the ward.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices, reducing infection risks.
- Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
- Administered medications for effective pain management.
- Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Registered General Nurse
Cromwell Medical Staffing
Woking, Surrey
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Scope of Work: Paediatric Nursing
- Provided care in paediatric units within both the Emergency Department and hospital wards.
- Managed children with a variety of health conditions, including:
- Asthma and viral-induced wheeze
- Airway issues
- Mental health concerns
- General healthcare needs
- Performed nasogastric tube insertion and tube feeding.
- Delivered care to children before and after surgical procedures.
- Supported children with orthopaedic conditions.
- Administered both intravenous and oral medications.
- Developed individualised nursing care plans based on patient assessment results.
- Recorded and reported vital signs to the medical team for prompt response.
- Administered medication, ensuring accurate dosage as per the doctor's directive.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families, providing emotional support during tough times.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols in daily nursing practice for a safe environment.
- Utilised modern healthcare equipment efficiently for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy and understanding their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Maintained confidential records of patients' history and treatment plans accurately and securely.
Registered Nurse
ID Medical
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Scope of Work:
- Delivered patient care in surgical, medical, A&E, CCU, and general wards
- Maintained care standards in A&E and managed emergency admissions
- Coordinated with laboratory staff for timely updates
- Arranged admissions for short- and long-term stays
- Built strong patient relationships in fast-paced environments
- Experienced with PICC and central lines, wound management, and critical care
- Performed tests, evaluations, and investigations; maintained patient records
- Administered medications by injection and orally; tracheostomy trained
Registered General Nurse
Royal Surrey County Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Scope of Work: General, Surgical, and Medical Nursing
- Took charge of ward operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and smooth workflow
- Referred patients to district nurses and community healthcare services for continued support after discharge
- Managed cases of epistaxis, providing immediate intervention and monitoring
- Provided comprehensive care for patients before and after surgical procedures, including preparation, monitoring, and recovery support
- Delivered specialized care for laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients, including airway management and post-operative
- Educated patients and their families on airway management techniques prior to discharge, ensuring they were confident in self-care at home
- Maintained accurate patient records, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and contributed to discharge planning to optimize patient outcomes
Registered General Nurse
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
09.2004 - 08.2012
- Scope of Work: Multi-Specialty Nursing
- Delivered patient care in EAU, CCU, acute, general, surgical, medical, stroke, oncology, respiratory, and rehabilitation wards
- Maintained personal hygiene and provided wound care
- Performed nasogastric tube and urethral catheter insertion for both male and female patients
- Administered oral and intravenous medications
- Prepared patients for neurosurgical and orthopaedic procedures, both pre- and post-operatively
- Facilitated patient investigations, including MRI and CT scans
- Managed spinal patients during HALO and jacket application, before, during, and after procedures
- Supported patients through invasive procedures such as arterial line, central line, and PICC line insertion
- Assisted medical teams with sigmoidoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures, including aftercare
- Provided care for patients on both non-invasive and invasive ventilators
- Managed patients with tracheostomy, endotracheal tubes, and chest drains
- Assisted anaesthetists with intubation on the ward
- Cared for patients receiving inotropes and blood transfusions
- Supported patients with traction in place
Education
BSc - Health Practice
University of Surrey
UKPrinciples of High Dependency Nursing - Nursing
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Glasgow CityCertificate of Nursing - Nursing
Agogo Nursing Training College
GhanaSkills
- Infection prevention procedures
- Subcutaneous injection execution
- Aseptic technique mastery
- Grief support
- Intramuscular injection execution
- Hospice and palliative knowledge
- Oxygen therapy implementation
- Advanced life support
- Pathogen control understanding
- Vaccinations administration
- Patient and family education
- Empathetic communication
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Stress management techniques
- Medical records management
- IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Care plan management
- Staff training
- Conflict management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical instruction
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
- Workload prioritisation
- Dispute Resolution
- Infection control procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical judgement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource assignment
- Procedure development
- Patient record auditing
- Trauma management
- Compassionate care
- Ethical judgement
- Time efficiency
- Adaptability to change
- Critical evaluation
- Resilience under pressure
- Decision making under pressure
- Oncology nursing
- Initiative in emergencies
- Communication proficiency
- ECG interpretation
- Empathy towards patients
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Initiative taking
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication skills
- Palliative Care
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Performance Management
Certification
Other Relevant Professional training
· IV Drug Administration - 2008
· The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - 2025
· Palliative Symptom Control at the end of Life – 2025
· Basic Life Support (BLS), Defibrillation & Anaphylaxis - 2025
· Leadership Management (level 1) - 2025
Timeline
Sister/ Charge Nurse
Central Surrey Health (CSH)
03.2023 - 01.2026
Registered General Nurse
Cromwell Medical Staffing
09.2017 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
ID Medical
11.2014 - 08.2017
Registered General Nurse
Royal Surrey County Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Registered General Nurse
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
09.2004 - 08.2012
BSc - Health Practice
University of Surrey
Principles of High Dependency Nursing - Nursing
Glasgow Caledonian University
Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
Agogo Nursing Training College