Chere Richings

• Outpatients Manager for 3 community hospital departments Bridgwater/Burnham and Wellington outpatients departments
• Budget control
• Management of nursing and administration staff
• Set up and organising clinics and room availability
• Working along policies
• Management of staff - Appraisals, Training, Return back to work, sickness and recruitment
• Running and organising clinics
• Working with Trust Management and representation of community outpatients at meeting
• Meeting targets

Management of Community Hospital

• Budget control
• Management and leadership all of hospital staff - Nursing Administration and domestic staff
• Management of 20 bed patients in patients - admissions and discharges
• Collaboration with other District General Hospitals
• Manager of outpatients departments
• Physiotherapy department and Rehab
• Working within policies
• Hr Policies
• Health and safety Policies
• Infection control policies
• Staffing Appraisals/sickness/Training
• Leading on Hospital changes and being spokeswoman for hospital within the community
• Key person with dealing with complaints and grievances

Management of Community Hospital

• Budget control
• Staffing of all hospital staff - Nursing Administration and domestic staff
• Manager of50 beds patients in patients - admissions and discharges
• Collaboration with after District General Hospitals
• Leadership of Outpatients departments
• Physiotherapy department and Rehab
• Working within policies
• Hr Policies
• Health and safety Representative and leader with Policies
• Infection control policies
• Staffing Appraisals/sickness/Training
• Coordinated with team of healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
• Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
• Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.

• Ensured adherence to all relevant NHS policies and guidelines, maintaining excellence in health service delivery.
• Monitored patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Streamlined workflow processes for improved patient care.
• Prioritised tasks effectively, meeting critical deadlines within busy ward environment.
• Staffing
• Achieved positive work environment by fostering team collaboration.
• Improved patient satisfaction by implementing high-quality healthcare practices.
• Enhanced staff morale by recognising and rewarding exceptional performance.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding when communicating with patients and their families, enhancing overall service experience.
• Administered medication accurately to ensure patient wellbeing.

• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within ward.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.

• Assisted doctors in performing minor procedures, resulting in expedited patient recovery times.
• Conducted training sessions to enhance nursing skills amongst junior staff members.
• Prioritised workload efficiently to deliver high-quality nursing care under pressure.
• Ensured smooth daily operations in ward by coordinating with healthcare professionals for efficient patient care.
• Demonstrated superior knowledge of nursing practices whilst maintaining professional standards.
• Promoted positive atmosphere within ward through tactful conflict resolution among colleagues and families.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to devise personalised care plans for each patient.