Chloe Naylor
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
Highly skilled nurse with a cardiovascular surgical and medical background. Competent in advanced life support, ventilator use and monitoring, blood gas analysis and continuous renal replacement therapy. Has experience in mentoring nursing students and junior nurses. Has had nursing leadership training and two years of working in band 6 role on a busy cardiology ward. Committed to providing evidence-based, up-to-date nursing practise and end-of-life support for both patients and relatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire
01.2024 - Current
- Worked well with team members to ensure patient safety throughout the critical care unit
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Participated in the shared decision making team for quality improvements on the unit
- Acted as a nurse supervisor to educate and develop nursing skills for two junior nurses and two nursing students
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, such as chest drain and tracheostomy insertion, ensuring successful operations.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after cardiac and vascular surgery
Band 6 staff nurse Cardiology
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Conducted triage for elective and emergency patient admissions to a 41 bed ward
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
Band 5 staff nurse
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, minimising potential errors or adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records ensuring legal compliance and aiding in efficient handovers at shift changeover periods.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations successfully, ensuring safety for all involved parties within the ward setting.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by adhering to nursing standards and protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients whilst respecting their dignity at all times.
- Educated patients about their conditions to increase understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Documented incidents on patient management systems in real time to maximise efficiencies.
Band 5 staff nurse cardio-vascular rotation
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
Education
Post graduate nursing diploma - Nursing
King's College London
London 09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2011 - 06.2014
International Baccalaureate - Biology, History, English lit, French, Mathematics, Chemistry
St Clares, Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire 09.2009 - 06.2011
Certificate of professional development - Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Care for the patient through their lifespan
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 06.2022 - 07.2022
Skills
- Mentoring novice nurses
- Cardiac monitoring expertise
- Medication Administration
- Critical illness assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Tracheostomy care proficiency
- End-Of-Life care understanding
- Blood gas interpretation
- Cardiac Post-Operative recovery supervision
- Ventilator use and monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy competency
Timeline
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
01.2024 - Current
Certificate of professional development - Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Care for the patient through their lifespan
Liverpool John Moores University
06.2022 - 07.2022
Band 6 staff nurse Cardiology
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
11.2021 - 01.2024
Band 5 staff nurse
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
04.2019 - 11.2021
Band 5 staff nurse cardio-vascular rotation
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
08.2017 - 04.2019
Post graduate nursing diploma - Nursing
King's College London
09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Southampton
09.2011 - 06.2014
International Baccalaureate - Biology, History, English lit, French, Mathematics, Chemistry
St Clares, Oxford
09.2009 - 06.2011
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