Diana Da Costa
Dagenham,Essex
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in urinary catheterisation, basic life support, and medicine administration. Skilled in care and treatment planning, intravenous (IV) line care, and medication dosage calculation. Committed to providing high-quality palliative care with a focus on patient comfort and dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered staff nurse
Healthcare Homes
Romford, Havering
08.2024 - Current
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for up to 20 assigned patients on shift.
- Managed emergencies effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in fast-paced environment.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms for up to, but not limited to, 20 patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Community Nurse
North East London Foundation Trust
Barking & Dagenham, Essex
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Working within Integrated Community Teams (ICTs)
- Developed personalised care plans for up to and not limited to 8 patients on each shift to enhance patient recovery.
- Liaise with GPs, ICTs and other Statutory and Voluntary agencies
- To provide advice, information and education to patients and carers to enable patients to enjoy maximum independence, health and well-being
- To creatively manage holistic and clinical needs of patients with acute, sub-acute and long-term conditions
- Responded promptly to emergencies, provided immediate care where necessary.
- Prevented hospital admissions by providing detailed, comprehensive client education regarding infection prevention and control.
- Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
Education and training consultant
Catpj healthcare ltd
Romford, Havering
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Coordinated, led and executed training presentations for Healthcare agencies for up to 15 students per session
- Developed comprehensive training programmes for improved staff performance.
- Worked closely with Care homes to establish and deliver to training needs of individual services
- Determined specific course objectives, creating bespoke presentations and materials to meet corporate needs
- Managed training delivery via diverse mediums, including presentations and interactive sessions
- Introduced engaging e-learning platforms which boosted remote participation rates.
Bank healthcare worker
Priory
Romford, Essex
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Medium secure 30-bedded unit for older adults with diverse mental and psychological needs.
- Assisted qualified staff in assessing and implementing individual patient care plans, completing tasks to support patients' well-being, dignity, and treatment.
- Participated in ward meetings and attended additional meetings.
- Collaborated with qualified nurses and multidisciplinary staff.
- Boosted team morale through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Conducted daily equipment checks to ensure smooth operation
Patient Transport Driver
G4S Forensic Medical Services Ltd
London
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked compassionately with vulnerable, frail individuals requiring medical treatment at hospitals.
- Drove and assisted 1-5 patients as part of 2 person crew, addressing varying mobility needs.
- Displayed empathy and care towards patients.
- Collaborated effectively within allocated teams during shifts.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
London Southbank
Romford, Havering 09.2020 - 10.2023
A-Levels - English Language, Sociology and Critical Thinking
Barking College
Romford, Havering 09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSE - Mathematics, English, Art, Graphics, French, History, Religious Education, Science
Sydney Russell Comprehensive School
Dagenham, Essex 09.1999 - 06.2004
Skills
- Urinary catheterisation
- Basic life support
- Medicine administration
- Care and treatment planning
- Intravenous (IV) line care
- Medication dosage calculation
- Palliative Care
Certification
Clinical skill assessment
Immediate life support training
Certificate in Education
Timeline
Registered staff nurse
Healthcare Homes
08.2024 - Current
Community Nurse
North East London Foundation Trust
11.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
London Southbank
09.2020 - 10.2023
Education and training consultant
Catpj healthcare ltd
06.2020 - 08.2024
Patient Transport Driver
G4S Forensic Medical Services Ltd
06.2019 - 03.2021
Bank healthcare worker
Priory
01.2019 - 07.2021
A-Levels - English Language, Sociology and Critical Thinking
Barking College
09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSE - Mathematics, English, Art, Graphics, French, History, Religious Education, Science
Sydney Russell Comprehensive School
09.1999 - 06.2004
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