Clare Welford
Summary
Accomplished Band 7 Paediatric Nurse Manager from South Tees Health Service Trust, adept in emergency response and patient care plan development. Excelled in leading teams, contributing to the Covid vaccination programme, and enhancing care through Masters-level PNA training. Skilled in anaphylaxis management and fostering team growth, consistently delivering KPI improvements and high-quality patient care. Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Band 7 Paediatric Nurse Manager
South Tees Health Service Trust
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
10.1989 - Current
- Evaluate paediatric patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Check paediatric patient vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for intervention.
- Work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.
- Assess, diagnosed and developed person-centred care plans for paediatric patients.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
- Deal with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Work with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Use oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dress surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handle patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Coordinate and perform patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Deliver paediatric acute care, performing effective crisis interventions to reduce hospital admissions.
- Monitor patient behaviour and responses to treatments and report concerns to senior staff.
- Develop and implement successful patient care plans.
- Participate in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Assist team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Oversee, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Ease family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Support caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, using relaxation techniques to minimise anxiety and stress.
- Creat and implement best practice policies and processes to aid operational performance.
- Plan and manage resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Upskill staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Delivered KPI targets and improvements on consistent basis through excellent leadership.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Supported the Covid vaccine programme, assessed individuals, administered treatment as per the National delivery programme supported by a PGD.
Education
RGN - Adult Nursing
School of health Studies-Northallerton
Northallerton, North Yorkshire 10/1989 - 12/1992
Diploma of Higher Education - Paediatric Nursing
Bede,Newcastle,Northumbria College of Health Studi
Bachelor of Science - Community Nursing (Children)
University of Teeside
MidlesboroughSpecialist Practitioner - Child Community
NMC
Skills
I have been involved in the Covid vaccination programme for the past 3 years In order to carry out the delivery of the vaccine programme I under took a significant amount of training using the e-LH platform This included Core knowledge for vaccinators, National Immunisation policy and programmes, immunology, legal aspects, vaccine storage, vaccine administration, anaphylaxis management
As part of my present role I am compliant in training related to the following:
Anaphylaxis
Paediatric immediate life support
Children's Safe Guarding
Information Governance
More recently I have trained at Masters level as a PNA (Professional Nurse Advocate) This training was completed in 2023 and enables me to carry out RCS (Restorative Clinical Supervision)
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my son and extended family. I enjoy the outdoors, taking my dog for a good walk and watching my son in his many sporting endeavours. I have volunteered in a number of capacities including 10 years as a school Governor, active member of the parent and teachers association, sporting committees and a local Art's Centre.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band 7 Paediatric Nurse Manager
South Tees Health Service Trust
10.1989 - Current
RGN - Adult Nursing
School of health Studies-Northallerton
10/1989 - 12/1992
Diploma of Higher Education - Paediatric Nursing
Bede,Newcastle,Northumbria College of Health Studi
Bachelor of Science - Community Nursing (Children)
University of Teeside
Specialist Practitioner - Child Community
NMC
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