Charlotte Kingsley
London
Summary
Experienced nurse with a strong background in infection prevention and control, serving as an IPC Link Nurse and conducting ANTT and handwashing training in line with local and UKHSA protocols. Demonstrated leadership by implementing new data collection methods on the ward, supporting staff through transitions. Possesses excellent administration and technical skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to quickly learn and apply new processes. Versatile in approach, adept at managing various situations as Nurse in Charge. Committed to maintaining high standards of care while pursuing further leadership opportunities within healthcare education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
16093
16093
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Registered Nurse – Surgical Ward
Circle Health Group
London
2023.02 - 2026.04
- Nurse in Charge and/or named nurse to various surgical patients.
- Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse. Data collection and following up with patient’s who have recently undergone joint replacement surgery. Adhering to UK Health Security Agency protocols to report joint infections when needed.
- Escalating concerns and sick patients to Resident Medical Officer.
- Supporting team members with workload, and maintaining safety and dignity throughout ward.
- Advocating for patient, escalating any issues to doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve a desirable outcome for the patient.
- Regular risk assessments for patients and initiating care plans for all patients as a result, then implementing these in day-to-day care.
- Administration of oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medication.
- Conducted regular ward rounds to monitor patient progress.
Staff Nurse | Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
London
2021.08 - 2023.01
- Acting as named nurse to orthopaedic, trauma and surgical patients. Looking after their Activities of Daily Living.
- Escalating concerns and sick patients to critical care team, doctors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, acting promptly to keep patient safe and well.
- Acting as Nurse in Charge when needed, supporting team members with work, and maintaining safety and dignity throughout ward.
- Advocating for patient, escalating any issues to doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve a desirable outcome for the patient.
- Regular risk assessments for patients and initiating care plans for all patients as a result, then implementing these in day-to-day care.
- Administration of oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medication.
Healthcare Assistant | Bank/ temp staff
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
London
2019.09 - 2021.08
- Assisting named nurse in carrying out Activities of Daily Living for patients.
- Accurate vital signs and blood glucose monitoring.
- Assisting patients with personal care and meals.
- Maintaining safe moving and handling practices throughout ward.
- Building good rapport with patients to build and maintain patient relationships.
Student Nurse
University of Greenwich
London
2018.09 - 2021.07
- Experience as student nurse includes:
- YEAR ONE:
- Ambulatory care unit - 11/2018
- Endoscopy - 11/2018
- Learning disability community nursing - 12/2018
- BMI Blackheath Hospital - 01/2019-02/2019 (offered job as HCA there by ward manager at the end of my placement)
- Orthopaedic clinic - 05/2019
- Health visiting - 05/2019
- Endocrine and frailty ward - 06/2019-07/2019
- YEAR TWO
- Theatre nursing - 11/2019-12/2019
- Trauma and orthopaedic ward - 01/2020-02/2020
- Gastroenterology ward - 02/2020-03/2020
- Care of the elderly ward - 05/2020-08/2020 (PAID COVID PLACEMENT)
- YEAR THREE
- Acute medical unit - 11/2020-12/2020
- Intensive care critical care unit - 12/2020-01/2021 (working during second peak of covid)
- Final management placement on gastroenterology ward 03/2021-07/2021
Healthcare Assistant | Bank/ Temp Staff
Blackheath Hospital
London
2019.05 - 2020.03
- Assisting with admissions and discharges of patients.
- Assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living following procedures.
- Escalating concerns to named nurse.
- Building good rapport in a short space of time with patients from the moment they are admitted.
- Making patients feel at ease when they are feeling nervous about the procedure ahead of them.
- Using moving and handling equipment as trained.
Skills
- IPC Link Nurse – carrying out ANTT and Handwashing training and following UKHSA protocols
- Implemented and supported staff on ward when new data collection methods were introduced by UKHSA
- Leadership and Management Training
- Keen attention to detail, quick to learn and apply new processes and protocols
- Excellent administration and technical skills
- Experience as Nurse in Charge on various shifts
- Systematic approach to situations, extremely versatile according to situation
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Care and Communication of the Deteriorating Patient Circle Health Group March 2026
- Learning to Lead Circle Health Group February 2026
- ANTT and Handwashing Train the Trainer Circle Health Group February 2026
- Paediatric Intermediate Life Support Circle Health Group October 2025
- Intermediate Life Support Circle Health Group September 2025
- Moving and Handling Circle Health Group July 2025
- Surgical Site Infection Training UK Health Security Agency December 2024
- Supporting Learning in Practice Circle Health Group September 2023
- Spinal Patient Training Day Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust November 2021
- Intravenous medication training Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust October 2021
- Epidural/ PCA Training Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust October 2021
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust September 2021
Education
Preceptorship Course - Nursing
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
London 2021.10 - 2022.07
BSc - Adult Nursing
University of Greenwich
2018.09 - 2021.07
BTEC Ext. Dip. - Musical Theatre
The BRIT School
BTEC 1st Dip. - Dance
The BRIT School
GCSEs - Mathematics
The BRIT School
GCSEs - English Language
The BRIT School
GCSEs - English Literature
The BRIT School
GCSEs - Textiles
The BRIT School
GCSEs - Sociology
The BRIT School
GCSEs - IT
The BRIT School
ABOUT ME / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- I enjoy musical theatre, and like to go and see shows when I can in Central London.
- I also enjoy going to the gym at least twice a week and have been working on my fitness and health a lot recently.
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse – Surgical Ward
Circle Health Group
2023.02 - 2026.04
Preceptorship Course - Nursing
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2021.10 - 2022.07
Staff Nurse | Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2021.08 - 2023.01
Healthcare Assistant | Bank/ temp staff
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
2019.09 - 2021.08
Healthcare Assistant | Bank/ Temp Staff
Blackheath Hospital
2019.05 - 2020.03
BSc - Adult Nursing
University of Greenwich
2018.09 - 2021.07
Student Nurse
University of Greenwich
2018.09 - 2021.07
BTEC Ext. Dip. - Musical Theatre
The BRIT School
BTEC 1st Dip. - Dance
The BRIT School
GCSEs - Mathematics
The BRIT School
GCSEs - English Language
The BRIT School
GCSEs - English Literature
The BRIT School
GCSEs - Textiles
The BRIT School
GCSEs - Sociology
The BRIT School
GCSEs - IT
The BRIT School