Charlotte Evans
Doncaster,England
Summary
Dedicated Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse with 19 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care focused on safety and empathy. Expertise includes intravitreal injections, leadership, and team development, with a commitment to continuous professional growth. Strong communication skills facilitate clear translation of complex treatment information, enhancing collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
EYLEA SPECIALIST NURSE
APODI
Maidenhead
2024.06 - 2026.06
- My role as an Eylea Specialist Nurse is to deliver Intravitreal Injections to patients that have been identified by Bayer and placed into a patient support programme, within Hospital trusts, as well as providing support and training to existing Healthcare Professionals within the trusts. In addition to my clinical duties, I support the Nurse Project Manager by taking on additional responsibilities including Trust engagement calls, conducting one-to-one meetings, and supporting other requirements within project management.
CLINICAL LEAD IN MACULAR SERVICES
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Administered Intravitreal Injections to patients, clearly explaining their treatment pathways to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Assessed patients referred from Optician/GP within Macular Mobile Units across Yorkshire/Tameside, conducting diagnostic testing for macular conditions such as AMD, DMO, and VOs.
- The Consultant would then be contacted to check all imaging virtually and provide a management plan.
- Managed a team of 3 employees, conducting PDRs, managing sickness, attending Ops meetings, providing updates, participating in clinical governance, writing SOPs, submitting payroll, auditing mobile units, and interviewing candidates for HCAs/Nurses.
- Developed and compiled local policies and guidelines for mobile unit reference.
- I also worked closely with the lead Business Development Manager to provide presentations alongside the Macular Lead Consultant within the Yorkshire area and we both recently presented at the 100% Optical event in London.
REGIONAL LEAD IN YORKSHIRE FOR MACULAR SERVICES
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP
2021.02 - 2023.08
- My role as an AMD Specialist Nurse/Regional lead consisted of working on a Macular Mobile Unit, which travelled to different areas within the Yorkshire area, and I would independently run Macular clinics.
- The role included examining new and follow up patients to determine whether they have WAMD/ DMO/ VO's and if so, I would then liaise with the Consultant remotely and they would provide a management plan and if treatment was required, I would then go through this with the patient and start their treatment on the same day, which would involve giving the patient an Intravitreal injection.
- We were equipped with all the local policies and guidelines should we need to refer to them on the mobile unit.
- My role also consisted of line managing 2 employees, carrying out 1-2-1's/ PDR's, managing sickness etc.
- I worked closely with the Lead Business Development Manager in delivering AMD presentations alongside the Macular Lead Consultant to help develop and expand the service.
OPHTHALMIC NURSE PRACTITIONER/ SISTER
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
2014.06 - 2021.02
- My role consisted of managing and running independent post-operative clinics/ IVT sessions, fast track AMD clinics alongside a Medical Retina Consultant, also co-ordinating the department, triaging referrals from Opticians, A&E and GP's, managing and advising current patients in the service.
- I also assisted in fluorescein angiography clinics and carrying out pre assessment clinics for patients prior to their surgery.
- I gained knowledge/ experience in emergency eye clinics working alongside the Consultant.
- I have some experience in managing the department which entailed providing staff off duty's, managing staff sickness and carrying out PDR's.
- Lastly I attended clinical governance/business meetings, and was able to gain more knowledge in this specific field, also addressing any patient complaints/ datix incidents with some relevant training.
STAFF NURSE
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
2007.03 - 2014.06
- I started working as a Staff Nurse in Ophthalmology as a newly qualified Nurse.
- My role involved recording patients visual acuity on arrival, performing visual fields tests and pachymetry's.
- I also assisted in cyst clinics, fluorescein angiography clinics and carried out pre-operative assessment clinics.
- I would also prep patients in order for them to receive an intravitreal injection and lastly assisted patients that required any help or advice.
BANK HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
2002.01 - 2006.05
- Whilst working on the Nurse bank I gained experience in many areas within the Hospital gaining more of an insight and furthering my knowledge in holistic patient care.
- My duties consisted of all activities of daily living, recording observations, liaising with the nurse in charge of the patients.
- I felt this gave me an advantage whilst completing my Nursing studies.
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
OAKWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
2001.05 - 2002.04
- Assisted residents with all activities of daily living, fostering meaningful interactions and enhancing their quality of life.
- Developed a passion for further education and experience in caring for others, driven by my hands-on experience.
Education
CHRYALIS COURSE - FOCUSING ON MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP
RochdaleLEVEL 2 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - MATHS
DONCASTER COLLEGE
DoncasterPASS - INTRAVITREAL TRAINING PACKAGE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - BOTULINUM & TOXIN USE AROUND EYELIDS & ORBIT
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - POST OPERATIVE PACKAGE/ MR JAYAMANNE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterRCN- ACCREDITED - SLIT LAMP COMPETENCY AND SKILLS
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - NHS FRONTLINE PROGRAMME IN FRONTLINE NURSING & MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - M&K UPDATE IN PRE - ASSESSMENT COURSE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - CANNULATION TRAINING
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - INTRAVENOUS DRUG THERAPY PACKAGE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - PACHYMETRY PACKAGE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
DoncasterPASS - GNVQ IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterGCSE- C - ENGLISH
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterGCSE- C - ART
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterGCSE- D - MATHS
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterGCSE- C - FRENCH
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterGCSE- D - SCIENCE
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterGCSE- C - HISTORY
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DoncasterSkills
- Intravitreal injections
- Ocular assessments
- Clinical leadership
- Triage emergencies
- Patient counselling
- Nursing Audits
- Training & Development
- Prioritise workload
- Team working/supervision
- Holistic care
References
References available upon request
Qualifications
- Ophthalmic Nursing Practice- (professional development qualification), Level 6- 20 credits, University of Hull- 2013
- Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing, University of Sheffield- May 2003-May 2006
Timeline
EYLEA SPECIALIST NURSE
APODI
2024.06 - 2026.06
CLINICAL LEAD IN MACULAR SERVICES
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP
2023.08 - 2024.05
REGIONAL LEAD IN YORKSHIRE FOR MACULAR SERVICES
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP
2021.02 - 2023.08
OPHTHALMIC NURSE PRACTITIONER/ SISTER
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
2014.06 - 2021.02
STAFF NURSE
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
2007.03 - 2014.06
BANK HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
2002.01 - 2006.05
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
OAKWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
2001.05 - 2002.04
LEVEL 2 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - MATHS
DONCASTER COLLEGE
PASS - INTRAVITREAL TRAINING PACKAGE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - BOTULINUM & TOXIN USE AROUND EYELIDS & ORBIT
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - POST OPERATIVE PACKAGE/ MR JAYAMANNE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
RCN- ACCREDITED - SLIT LAMP COMPETENCY AND SKILLS
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - NHS FRONTLINE PROGRAMME IN FRONTLINE NURSING & MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - M&K UPDATE IN PRE - ASSESSMENT COURSE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - CANNULATION TRAINING
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - INTRAVENOUS DRUG THERAPY PACKAGE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - PACHYMETRY PACKAGE
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW HOSPITALS
PASS - GNVQ IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GCSE- C - ENGLISH
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GCSE- C - ART
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GCSE- D - MATHS
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GCSE- C - FRENCH
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GCSE- D - SCIENCE
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GCSE- C - HISTORY
DON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
CHRYALIS COURSE - FOCUSING ON MANAGERIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP