Chelseigh-Lauren Ramsden

• Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in the post-anaesthetic unit (PACU).
• Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining the sterile field.
• Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
• Evaluated patients to determine discharge requirements and procedures.
• Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Safely extubated patients.
• Understood the types of airways used in theatre.
• Understood the types of medication used in theatre.
• Completed handover of patient care to the relevant ward.
• Safely moved patients onto trolleys following trust procedures.
• Safely disposed of clinical waste and sharps in line with trust guidelines.
• Understood tasks with little instruction or supervision.
• Went the extra mile to deliver highly responsive service.
• Worked with and calmed patients with dementia.
• Took detailed notes to document orders and specific requests.
• Communicated clearly with colleagues at multiple levels.
• Attended morning briefings and meetings to stay updated on operations.
• Delivered friendly, attention and professional customer service while completing tasks.
• Paid strong attention to detail to meet strict specifications.
• Communicated effectively with relevant wards, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and patient family.

All of the above was done under direct supervision.

• Monitored patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol or drugs, promptly reporting changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
• Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
• Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating patients and assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
• Attended report out, tribunals and formulation meetings and documented effectively throughout.
• Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
• Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
• Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
• Informed patients of their rights to provide protective measures.
• Understood clusters and assisted the nurse in updating a patient's cluster.
• Carried out daily observations and weekly weights.
• Worked closely with the consultant psychiatrist.
• Understood what sections are and what that can limit the patient to.
• Understood section 17 leave and how this affects the patient.
• Ensured optimal treatment results by guaranteeing the correct administration of medication.
• Optimised patient outcomes by acting as a liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and physicians.

All of the above was under direct supervision.

• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Worked closely with nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Collected blood, stool and sputum samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention under.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Worked closely with patients' tissue viability nurse, maintaining comprehensive and holistic care.

All of the above was under direct supervision.

• Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
• Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
• Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
• Input patient data into the clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
• Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
• Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
• I diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
• Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
• I performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
• Responded to patient call lights and supported the continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
• Understood the pathways for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and subarachnoid haemorrhage.

All of the above was under direct supervision.