Clayton Kennedy
Salford,Greater Manchester
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient observations, crisis management, and compassionate bedside manner. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and proficiency in electronic medical record software management. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, self-reflection, and self-motivation, with a specialism in anticoagulant therapy. Adept at risk management, health promotion, and time efficiency. Proficient in diagnostic testing, clinical assessment, phlebotomy, and IV therapy knowledge. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and sanitation while fostering teamwork and effective communication skills. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive skill set to enhance patient care quality within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Specialising in nursing with focus on patient-centred care. Can enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction through implementation of evidence-based nursing interventions and strategies. Brings unique skill sets in critical thinking, clinical judgement, and compassionate care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Anticoagulant Specialist Nurse
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford , Greater Manchester
11.2023 - Current
- Devised comprehensive intervention strategies for patients with medical issues.
- Administered medication and treatment for patients according to care plans.
- Adjusting and monitoring of anticoagulation medication for patients in hospital clinics and home visits.
- Venepuncture
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols.
- Documented patient data in EMR software, accurately recording details of interventions and progress.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, improving overall patient wellbeing.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams for holistic patient care provision.
- Positively actioned feedback and complaints within prescribed timescales.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Consulted with patient care managers to review current procedures and optimise patient care.
- Performed health assessments and designed specialised treatment plans.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Educated patients about their health conditions, promoting self-care and prevention measures at home.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly, facilitating faster medical intervention.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially; respected privacy of patients at all times.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Worked with cross-functional care teams to verify and promote continuity of care.
Staff nurse
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Cobbett House Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford R, Greater Manchester
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Healthcare Support Worker / Staff nurse
NHSP
Watford, WD17 1JW
06.2017 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: NHS
- NHS
Senior Residential Support Worker
Holistic Approach
Salford, M6 7QP
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Residential Care Home - Young People
- Residential Care Home - Young People
Bank support worker
The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Crumpsall, M8 5RB
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Accident and Emergency
- Accident and Emergency
Bank Health Care Support Worker
The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Crumpsall, M8 5RB
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: NHS
- NHS
Consultant/MSP
Cardea Resourcing
Manchester, M2 4NH
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Social Care recruitment
- Social Care recruitment
BS Social Care
Manchester, M2 2BY
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Health and Social Care recruitment
- Health and Social Care recruitment
Telephone negotiator
Robinson Way Ltd
Salford
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Financial recovery
- Financial recovery
Registered manager
Social Care Services Ltd
Heaton Moor, Stockport
04.2007 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Residential home for young people
- Residential home for young people
Agency support worker
Reliance Care
07.2001 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Social Care Agency
- Social Care Agency
Senior residential Worker
Keys Childcare
Belfast, BT9 5NW
08.2004 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: Residential Care Home - Young People
- Residential Care Home - Young People
Education
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Salford
NVQ 4 - Health and Social Care
Stockport College
NVQ 3 - Health and Social Care
Wakefield
Biology 300 - undefined
Murdoch Mackay
Psychology 300 - undefined
Murdoch Mackay
Journalism 300 - undefined
Murdoch Mackay
Arts & Science Diploma - undefined
Kildonan East
Graphic Arts Diploma - undefined
Kildonan East
Skills
- Patient observations
- Crisis management
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Clinical judgment
- Cross functional collaboration
- Self-Reflection
- Self-motivation
- First-aid certified
- Anticoagulant therapy specialism
- Risk Management
- Health promotion
- Time efficiency
- Electronic medical record (EMR) software management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic health records usage
- Phlebotomy proficiency
- Health and sanitation
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- MS Office Suite
- IV therapy knowledge
- Positive attitude
Custom
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible hours
Affiliations
- Swimming, watching football, reading and listening and playing music
Certification
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
Languages
Polish
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Anticoagulant Specialist Nurse
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
11.2023 - Current
Staff nurse
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
10.2018 - 11.2023
Bank support worker
The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
10.2018 - 06.2020
Healthcare Support Worker / Staff nurse
NHSP
06.2017 - 12.2024
Bank Health Care Support Worker
The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Residential Support Worker
Holistic Approach
06.2014 - 08.2021
Consultant/MSP
Cardea Resourcing
03.2013 - 06.2014
BS Social Care
09.2011 - 03.2013
Telephone negotiator
Robinson Way Ltd
03.2011 - 08.2011
Registered manager
Social Care Services Ltd
04.2007 - 02.2011
Senior residential Worker
Keys Childcare
08.2004 - 04.2007
Agency support worker
Reliance Care
07.2001 - 12.2007
NVQ 4 - Health and Social Care
Stockport College
NVQ 3 - Health and Social Care
Wakefield
Biology 300 - undefined
Murdoch Mackay
Psychology 300 - undefined
Murdoch Mackay
Journalism 300 - undefined
Murdoch Mackay
Arts & Science Diploma - undefined
Kildonan East
Graphic Arts Diploma - undefined
Kildonan East
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Salford
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