CHARLOTTE Owen

I am a clinical expert in my specialist field and fulfil the 4 domains of the Nurse Consultant:

1. Advanced and expert level practice within the specialist field

2. Leadership and consultancy

3. Development and provision of education and training

4. Service development, evaluation, research, and audit.

I practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.

I provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and advanced knowledge, integrating research/audit evidence into practice and contribute to research. I spend a significant amount of time in direct autonomous clinical practice, having clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of patients and providing leadership to a junior team.

I monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice and clinical audit

I teach and support professional colleagues and provide skilled professional leadership-promoting clinical excellence.

I contribute to safeguarding and clinical effectiveness within the service by participating in audit and research as part of the MDT.

I practice across the health economy as required by the client group.

I maintain and further develop a local and national profile by being a creative and innovative leader in further developing services for the patient group.

I communicate highly sensitive and confidential information in a variety of settings and this will require significant emotional and mental effort to impart unwelcome and /or distressing news to staff and patients.

Recent success include-development of a whole nurse led hepatology service, increasing team from 1 to 5, achieving recognition through IQILS accreditation, winning Trust values award for Values and innovation.

Started and developed a "generic" research team at the Trust to complement the already successful cancer research team. Developed the team from taking part in 4 studies in 2 specialities to over 40 studies in many specialities.

• Ensured strict compliance with ethics in all aspects of research work.
• Ensured safety protocols whilst handling biological samples in the laboratory.
• Communicated complex clinical trial information to patients with clarity.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for successful clinical trials execution.
• Overcame challenges in a dynamic healthcare environment by demonstrating flexibility,.
• Coordinated with investigators to ensure accurate protocol adherence.
• Developed training materials to educate new staff about clinic procedures.
• Provided compassionate nursing care during clinical trials, improving patient comfort level.
• Administered medications as per the trial protocols for expected results.
• Monitored patient responses to treatments, ensuring optimal care levels.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Led cross-functional team meetings, promoting collaboration and effective communication.
• Managed large volumes of clinical data, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assessed eligibility of potential participants for various clinical trials.
• Reported Serious Adverse Events promptly using appropriate procedures for compliant trial practices.
• Liaised with external trusts and stakeholders to broaden research opportunities and scope.

Staff in different areas including gastroenterology, endocrinology and cardiology on general medical wards and within an endoscopy unit.

• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.