Daniela Barbu
Swindon,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and articulate professional with strong team leadership skills and a proven ability to remain calm under pressure. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a professional approach to work, consistently maintaining high clinical standards and quality care delivery. Notably adept at handling medical emergencies, with experience in life-saving situations, while treating patients with respect and dignity. Committed to fostering a friendly and team-oriented environment, yet flexible enough to work independently when required.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered General Nurse
Ambition 24 Group, Nursing Agency
Swindon
04.2022 - 01.2026
- Oversaw care for elderly and dementia patients, ensuring needs were met effectively.
- Administered medication as prescribed by GP, adhering to strict protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure and temperature, documenting any changes.
- Conducted GP rounds, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
- Reported concerns promptly to home manager to facilitate swift resolutions.
- Coordinated care staff, allocating resources efficiently during shifts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient medical records and histories.
- Monitored nutritional and dietary requirements, ensuring compliance with care plans.
Registered General Nurse
Ridgeway Rise Care Home
Swindon
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Facilitated handover processes from previous shifts to ensure continuity of care.
- Met patients' nursing care needs through attentive support and monitoring.
- Prepared sterile trolleys and medical equipment for clinical procedures, including catheter changes and dressings under aseptic techniques.
- Administered medication while monitoring patients for side effects.
- Participated in staff meetings to contribute to team objectives and improvement initiatives.
- Addressed patients' physical and psychological needs to promote overall well-being.
- Supervised and assessed student nurses during clinical practice to enhance their skills.
- Developed and regularly evaluated care plans tailored to residents' specific requirements.
Registered General Nurse
Beavers Professionals Nursing Agency
Swindon
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided specialised care for elderly and dementia patients, including end-of-life support.
- Administered medications as prescribed, monitoring for side effects.
- Participated in clinical meetings to discuss patient progress.
- Changed dressings under aseptic technique, developing treatment plans with tissue viability nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, detecting changes in patient conditions.
- Conducted GP rounds and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
- Reported concerns to home manager for timely intervention.
- Coordinated care staff during shifts to ensure patient needs were met.
Registered General Nurse
One Call 24 Nursing Agency
Salisbury
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated handover from previous shift to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by GP, ensuring compliance with treatment plans.
- Led clinical and non-clinical decision-making as nurse in charge during various situations.
- Conducted GP rounds, recorded outcomes in professional records, and informed relatives of changes.
- Updated daily records in residents' files and modified care plans when necessary.
- Directed staff during emergencies, providing reassurance to residents and relatives.
- Changed catheters and dressings using aseptic technique while completing evaluation forms.
- Reported concerns to home manager for prompt resolution.
Senior Sister
Little Manor Care Centre, Wessex Care
Salisbury
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervised daily care for NHS patients during rehabilitation, ensuring compliance with all standards.
- Led each shift, coordinating staff to deliver high-quality services and maintain effective communication.
- Collaborated with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to develop individual care plans and risk assessments.
- Managed hospital admissions, preparing paperwork and conducting patient registrations with GPs.
- Participated in formal staff training sessions and attended relevant meetings.
- Oversaw medication management, including receipt, storage, administration, and disposal, while maintaining accurate records.
- Provided tailored care based on individual care plans for each patient.
- Administered end-of-life care, ensuring proper documentation and support was available.
Registered General Nurse
Braemar Lodge, Colten Care
Salisbury
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Executed handover processes from previous shift to ensure continuity of care.
- Addressed nursing care needs of patients, both physical and psychological.
- Prepared sterile trolleys and medical equipment for clinical procedures using aseptic techniques.
- Administered medication and monitored patients for adverse side effects.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss ongoing issues and improvements.
- Supervised and assessed student nurses during clinical practice to enhance learning outcomes.
- Planned and contributed to care review meetings, ensuring comprehensive evaluations.
- Developed and regularly evaluated care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
Registered General Nurse
Nurse Plus Nursing Agency
Salisbury
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored blood sugar levels and administered insulin as prescribed.
- Liaised with GP and multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
- Managed wound treatment and developed comprehensive care plans.
- Oversaw a team of care assistants as nurse in charge, ensuring quality standards.
- Reported concerns to Home manager, maintaining open communication lines.
- Administered medication as prescribed by GP, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Facilitated handover process from previous shift to maintain continuity of care.
- Promoted adherence to internal policies and standards across the team.
Registered General Nurse
Glenside Manor- Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital
Salisbury
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Executed handover processes to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
- Created and implemented comprehensive care plans, regularly updating them for each patient.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, identifying changes in health conditions.
- Administered medications and injections according to NMC guidelines.
- Performed blood draws using aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Cared for tracheostomy patients, changing tubes under aseptic conditions after training.
- Escorted tracheostomy patients to hospital for various procedures, ensuring safety and support.
- Provided person-centred care while maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
Registered General Nurse
Magna Care Centre, Caring Homes Group
Poole
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to meet patients' physical and psychological needs.
- Prepared sterile equipment for clinical procedures using aseptic techniques.
- Administered medication, monitoring for adverse effects diligently.
- Promoted dignity and respect through personal care provision.
- Supervised student nurses during clinical practice evaluations.
- Supported patient mobility, addressing incontinence issues effectively.
- Cared for elderly, dementia, and end-of-life patients compassionately.
- Participated actively in staff meetings.
Registered General Nurse
Glenside Manor, Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital
Salisbury, United Kingdom
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided care for patients with acute and long-term illnesses, including those requiring high dependency support.
- Administered medications and injections per NMC guidelines to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented and regularly updated individualised care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Conducted tracheostomy care, including tube changes and suctioning, for ventilated patients.
- Utilised various communication methods, including spelling boards and eye gaze, to meet patients' communication needs.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient medical records and histories.
- Delivered compassionate care, respecting patients' dignity and addressing individual preferences.
- Performed blood sampling under aseptic conditions when required.
Registered General Nurse
Fundeni Clinical Institute, Urology
Bucharest, Romania
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Provided post-operative care for patients from intensive care on surgical urology ward.
- Monitored and administered intravenous infusions for patients recovering from anaesthesia.
- Conducted ward rounds alongside doctors and consultants to discuss patient progress.
- Performed routine investigations such as ECGs and X-rays, ensuring accurate results.
- Executed aseptic technique for blood sampling during admissions and as needed.
- Administered various injections, including intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous.
- Measured vital signs, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Changed urethral or suprapubic catheters under aseptic technique while monitoring for infection.
Education
Registered General Nurse -
Carol Davilla Nursing School
Bucharest, Romania 09.2004 - 08.2007
Computer Mathematics - undefined
Edmond Nicolau High Scool
Bucharest, Romania 09.2000 - 07.2004
Skills
- Team oriented
- Flexible and able to work independently
- Team leadership skills
- Hard working
- Good communication skills and professional approach to work
- Friendly
- Articulate and tactful
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- -Able to react quickly and effectively when dealing with medical emergency situations which in one occasion saved one person’s life
- -Treating patients with respect and dignity
- -Maintaining high clinical standard and high level of quality care delivery
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): ROMANIAN
Other language(s)
ENGLISH B2
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
Ridgeway Rise Care Home
02.2023 - 07.2025
Registered General Nurse
Ambition 24 Group, Nursing Agency
04.2022 - 01.2026
Registered General Nurse
Beavers Professionals Nursing Agency
03.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Sister
Little Manor Care Centre, Wessex Care
04.2021 - 11.2021
Registered General Nurse
One Call 24 Nursing Agency
03.2020 - 01.2022
Registered General Nurse
Nurse Plus Nursing Agency
11.2019 - 03.2021
Registered General Nurse
Braemar Lodge, Colten Care
03.2019 - 04.2021
Registered General Nurse
Glenside Manor- Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019
Registered General Nurse
Magna Care Centre, Caring Homes Group
05.2016 - 08.2016
Registered General Nurse
Glenside Manor, Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2016
Registered General Nurse
Fundeni Clinical Institute, Urology
08.2008 - 08.2015
Registered General Nurse -
Carol Davilla Nursing School
09.2004 - 08.2007
Computer Mathematics - undefined
Edmond Nicolau High Scool
09.2000 - 07.2004