Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Claire Humphries

Stalybridge,Tameside

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 17+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to a variety of different patients/ residents. However I feel that I also possess the ability to adapt to a variety of roles. I have excellent communication skills; work well within a team, good at taking direction, as well as leading (and supporting) the team. I'm a well-organized and forward-thinking person

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered general nurse

The Lakes Care Centre
Dukinfield, Tameside
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.

Specialist Palliative Care Nurse

Willow Wood Hospice
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
09.2009 - 06.2021
  • Promoted dignity, safety and independence for Patients
  • Managed nurses in delivering impeccable patient care to critical care patients.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support for patients and family members at extremely difficult times in their lives
  • Provided high standards of holistic patient care
  • Worked well with an MDT and liaising with other healthcare professional within the acute and community services
  • Maintained accurate and legible patients records in accordance with hospice policies and procedures, always protecting patient confidentiality.
  • Being a link nurse, for a chosen subject, in order to provide accurate and updated evidence to educate other RGNs (and relevant HCP) improving patient care.
  • Supervising, and observing student nurses with in IPU setting by undertaking the role of an associate mentor.
  • Managing patients' symptoms of their life-limiting illnesses with appropriate medications and therapies

· Dispensing, and safe administration of potent medication using a variety of routes, Oral, IM, Subcutaneously, CSCI, PR,

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester
09.2003 - 08.2006

Certificate of Higher Education - Access to Nursing/ Social Care

Tameside College, Ashton-under-Lyne
09.2000 - 08.2002

Certificate of Higher Education - Nursery Nursing

Stockport College, Stockport
09.1993 - 08.1995

GCSEs - 7 GCSE (English, Mathematics, Science etc)

Rayner Stephens High School, Dukinfield
09.1988 - 05.1993

Skills

  • First-class patient care
  • Clinical record keeping
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • End-of-life care
  • Active listening
  • Patient-centred care
  • Outstanding communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Grief and bereavement counselling

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Registered general nurse - The Lakes Care Centre
07.2021 - 10.2023
Specialist Palliative Care Nurse - Willow Wood Hospice
09.2009 - 06.2021
Manchester Metropolitan University - Diploma of Higher Education, Nursing
09.2003 - 08.2006
Tameside College - Certificate of Higher Education, Access to Nursing/ Social Care
09.2000 - 08.2002
Stockport College - Certificate of Higher Education, Nursery Nursing
09.1993 - 08.1995
Rayner Stephens High School - GCSEs, 7 GCSE (English, Mathematics, Science etc)
09.1988 - 05.1993
Claire Humphries