Cristina Pop-Lisenche
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Proactive Nurse Leader with expertise in clinical protocol development and enhancing team performance. Skilled in adapting to evolving healthcare challenges through innovative solutions and effective staff training. Focused on improving patient care quality by implementing best practices and promoting collaboration among healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tissue Viability CNS
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
01.2026 - Current
- Advise on complex dressing selection and symptom control for optimal patient outcomes.
- Deliver specialist wound care expertise in inpatient environments.
- Trained in techniques like conservative sharp debridement and negative pressure therapy.
- Facilitate wound care education and general safety training for healthcare teams.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, coordinated care.
- Identified issues, analysed information, and delivered timely solutions, minimising complications in wound management.
- Support patients through education initiatives and continuity assurances.
- Contribut to clinical guidelines and implementation of best practices in wound management.
- Serve as clinical leader, overseeing risk management and quality enhancement projects.
Tissue Viability Clinical Lead
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Led Tissue Viability Service by providing strategic leadership and clinical oversight across Trust.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols and guidelines, improving patient outcomes and standardising care practices.
- Championed patient safety priorities through cross-system collaboration initiatives, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- Implemented changes from quality assurance audits, enhancing patient care quality and safety.
- Updated nursing practices according to latest research, maintaining high clinical excellence standards.
- Developed care plans based on patient assessments and monitored progress for treatment adjustments.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-ups with community healthcare services to ensure continuous patient care.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team, providing constructive feedback that improved team dynamics and effectiveness.
- Facilitated workshops on current clinical practices, improving staff competencies and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Senior Sister A5 Ward
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided 24-hour clinical and operational leadership for a busy acute medical ward.
- Led teams delivering care to patients with complex neurological and vascular conditions.
- Responded promptly to patient emergencies, utilising advanced clinical skills to stabilise patients and prevent complications.
- Ensured compliance with clinical governance, infection prevention, medicines management, and risk assessment.
- Led daily ward rounds, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and outcomes.
- Managed staffing, patient flow, escalation processes and resource allocation.
- Managed conflict resolution within team to maintain a positive and supportive work environment.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses and healthcare support workers on clinical requirements and procedures.
- Acted as a mentor to student nurses, guiding them through clinical placements and fostering their professional growth.
- Conducted quality assurance audits, implementing changes to improve quality and safety of patient care on the ward.
- Led audits, implemented action plans, and drove improvements in patient safety and care quality.
- Utilised strong communication skills to liaise with patients' families, offering support and information about their care journey.
- Organised staff meetings to discuss announcements, ideas and concerns and align with tasks, promoting collaborative environment.
Interim Senior Sister C5 Ward
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Led daily ward rounds with multidisciplinary teams to review patient care and outcomes.
- Maintained clinical oversight for patients with liver disease, GI bleeding, IBD, and other complex needs.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, supporting families during transitions.
- Organized shifts of nursing staff to ensure comprehensive coverage for patient care.
- Trained junior nurses and healthcare assistants to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance, delivering constructive feedback and establishing development objectives.
- Contributed to service improvement initiatives and audit activities, aiming to improve quality of care.
- Addressed family inquiries regarding patient treatment, health status, and progress.
Ward Sister C6 Ward
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Acted swiftly in emergency situations to provide lifesaving interventions and stabilize patients.
- Oversaw nursing interventions in fast-paced cardiology ward, ensuring high standards of patient care and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications per treatment protocols based on patient conditions.
- Led team meetings on patient progress and treatment plan reviews, promoting collaborative adjustments to strategies.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance, offering constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Resolved team conflicts, fostering collaboration and improving team dynamics.
- Addressed family enquiries concerning patient treatment and health status effectively.
Staff Nurse - Cardiology High Care Unit
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Utilized infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness and protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate holistic patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning with healthcare professionals, ensuring patients had access to necessary follow-up care and support services.
- Optimised workflow by facilitating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to minimise future readmissions.
- Supported patients and families emotionally, aiding in coping with illness and recovery.
- Fostered positive patient experiences through a friendly bedside manner during challenging situations.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current with nursing practices and healthcare innovations.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
Nurse Manager
Care UK
Portsmouth, Hampshire
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Recruited, trained, and developed nursing teams to improve patient experiences and satisfaction.
- Led team of registered nurses and healthcare assistants to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing feedback and setting clear growth objectives.
- Resolved staff conflicts, ensuring a harmonious workplace that promotes effective care delivery.
- Planned staff schedules efficiently to maintain optimal service levels within budget constraints.
- Analyzed patient satisfaction surveys to initiate service quality improvement initiatives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with residents and families, fostering a supportive environment.
- Addressed family inquiries regarding treatment plans and health progress for effective communication.
Registered Nurse
St. Richards Hospital; VIP Nursing Agency
Across Portsmouth, Chichester, Bournemouth and Poole
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses, promptly addressing adverse reactions to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, responding promptly to any indications of deterioration.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, to save patients' lives.
- Delivered palliative care, providing comfort and support to patients in end-of-life stages.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
- Utilised infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness within healthcare settings.
- Promoted best nursing practices by leading through example, ensuring accurate and timely patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
Deputy Manager
Cherington Nursing Home
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks to team members to optimise productivity and efficiency.
- Managed organisational resources to support administrative and operational needs while adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule requirements.
- Organised staff schedules and managed leave requests to ensure optimal coverage during peak times.
- Handled customer complaints and resolved issues with professionalism, contributing to high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to suggest and implement process enhancements.
Education
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust EDI Team
Portsmouth2025
Level 7 - Leadership in Healthcare
University of Southampton
Southampton2023
Level 7 - Leadership in Healthcare
University of Southampton
Southampton2023
Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives Online Leadership Programme
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Portsmouth2023
Mastering Mentorship
Incendo
Portsmouht2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Ocrotirea Postsecondary School of Healthcare
Cluj Napoca Romania2012
Various - Nursing and Leadership in Healthcare courses and qualifications
Other courses completed
Portsmouth, Chichester, Bournemouth, BirminghamSkills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Risk assessment
- Quality improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Patient safety
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluation
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Healthcare education
- Patient confidentiality respect
- Calm under pressure
- Professionalism
- Patient advocacy
- Empathy and understanding
- High emotional intelligence
- Safeguarding compliance and enforcement
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Romanian
Proficient
C2
Hungarian
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Interests
I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors with my daughters, watching medical series, and connecting with friends over coffee, which brings balance, perspective and warmth to my life
Timeline
Tissue Viability CNS
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
01.2026 - Current
Tissue Viability Clinical Lead
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
01.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Sister A5 Ward
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
06.2023 - 12.2024
Interim Senior Sister C5 Ward
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
01.2023 - 06.2023
Ward Sister C6 Ward
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
12.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse - Cardiology High Care Unit
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
03.2019 - 12.2021
Nurse Manager
Care UK
08.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
St. Richards Hospital; VIP Nursing Agency
10.2015 - 08.2018
Deputy Manager
Cherington Nursing Home
10.2014 - 10.2015
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust EDI Team
Level 7 - Leadership in Healthcare
University of Southampton
Level 7 - Leadership in Healthcare
University of Southampton
Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives Online Leadership Programme
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Mastering Mentorship
Incendo
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Ocrotirea Postsecondary School of Healthcare
Various - Nursing and Leadership in Healthcare courses and qualifications
Other courses completed