Cyntella Esdaille
Registered Nurse
Bristol,Avon
Summary
I'm a compassionate Registered nurse committed to providing high-quality patient care to my clients. I love what I do after all these years in nursing." I do care" I'm a very knowledgeable hardworking nursing professional bringing my experience of over 30 years, in delivering exceptional care to patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. I'm a team player who works well with the team to deliver positive patient outcomes.
I'm a person of integrity and am committed to delivering the best care possible to any given client.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered General Nurse
PrimeLife
Bristol, Avon
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Nurse charge of the unit and the building/home. (Night nurse)
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Implemented and updated care plans tailored to the needs of the clients.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support to them and their families.
- Inducted and mentored new staff and junior team members.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental well-being.
- Care for Dementia residents and those with mental health conditions.
- Administration of meds i.e. oral,sublingual,buccal,via peg tube,intramuscular,subcutaneous,topical,eye drops.
- Administration of Peg feed.
- Administration of oxygen.
- Wound care: assessment and change of dressings.
- Catheterization of both male and female clients.
- Cared for clients with End of Life with the use and monitoring of syringe drivers.
- Cared for clients with the use of a CPAP machine and Non-Invasive ventilator.
- Carried out supervision for staff
- Follow Falls Protocol
- Report to management when needed.
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Homes
Bristol, Avon
11.2008 - 03.2017
- Nurse in charge of a unit and the building/home.
- Cared for Dementia clients and those with mental health conditions along with multiple medical conditions such as heart failure, CVA,multiple organ failure,diabetes,cerebral palsy,autism, etc, and also palliative care.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail i.e. oral,buccal,sublingual,via peg,subcutaneous,intramuscular,topical, and eye drops.
- Administer peg feed
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Provided organizational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards, and best practices to deliver consistent care.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Catheterization of both male and female clients.
- Administration of oxygen
- Report to management when needed.
Registered Nurse
Cedar care Homes
Bristol, Avon
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Registered Nurse
Bupa Care Homes
Bristol, Avon
02.2006 - 07.2006
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Supervised nursing staff of [Number].
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
Registered Nurse
Forest Health Care Ltd
Bristol, Avon
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Supervised nursing staff of [Number].
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
- Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Coordinated nursing staff rotas and meetings to achieve consistent coverage.
Registered Nurse
Joseph Nathaniel France Hospital
Bristol, Avon
09.1992 - 04.2004
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
- Coordinated nursing staff rotas and meetings to achieve consistent coverage.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Supervised nursing staff of [Number].
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
College of Further Education
St.Kitts and Nevis 10.1992 - 10.1995
Higher National Diploma - Midwifery
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College
St. Kitts and Nevis 03.1997 - 04.1998
Skills
Effective communication
Strong decision making
Team Leader
Adult nursing
Dementia care
- Patient-centered care
- Complex medical care
- Active listening
- End-of-life care
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Clinical record keeping
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
PrimeLife
06.2019 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Homes
11.2008 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Cedar care Homes
07.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Bupa Care Homes
02.2006 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse
Forest Health Care Ltd
06.2004 - 01.2006
Higher National Diploma - Midwifery
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College
03.1997 - 04.1998
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
College of Further Education
10.1992 - 10.1995
Registered Nurse
Joseph Nathaniel France Hospital
09.1992 - 04.2004
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