Dionne McGregor
Adult Nurse
Viewpark,Uddingston
Summary
I am an adult nurse. My first job has been in a care home. It has been a complex needs mental health house contracted by the NHS. It is all male and I have learned so much. It has helped to build my confidence in my career while I am young. I have taken part in infection prevention and control (I am an infection control lead), leading/management of the team, wound management, Medication management and how to alleviate stress/distress behaviour of patients using multiple techniques. I have worked in a high stress environment with all male patients who experience complex needs and I love it. I am eager to learn, which is why I love my job so much. Everyday is different and challenging. I am looking for a new challenging opportunity because I have been with my team long term. I feel it is important to experience and gain more knowledge and skills through my life. This job has helped tl gain moee confidence in myself and i am so efficient in leading a team. However, I am a long term employer. If I gain knowledge and enjoy my job I will always be there long term striving to improve my knowledge and skills. I would appreciate any company's opportunity to do so.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Nurse
Hc-One
Uddingston , North Lanarkshire
03.2017 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Education
Higher - Information Systems
09.2015 - 09.2016
Higher - Art And Design
09.2014 - 09.2015
Higher - Modern Studies
09.2015 - 09.2016
Higher - English
09.2015 - 09.2016
Higher - History
09.2015 - 09.2016
Skills
Patient Management
Home care
Mental health care
Mental Health Treatment
Mental health services
Mental health assessment
Mental health awareness
Psychiatry and mental health
Healthcare policies
Safety and health protocols
Extensive knowledge of health and wellness
Healthy lifestyle role model
Environmental forecasting
Health psychology
Mental health support
Mental Health Wellness
Mental health counseling
Mental health evaluations
Mental health assessments
Mental Health
Timeline
Staff Nurse - Hc-One
03.2017 - Current
Cardinal Newman High School - Higher, Information Systems
09.2015 - 09.2016
Cardinal Newman High School - Higher, Modern Studies
09.2015 - 09.2016
Cardinal Newman Highschool - Higher, English
09.2015 - 09.2016
Cardinal Newman High School - Higher, History
09.2015 - 09.2016
Cardinal Newman High School - Higher, Art And Design
09.2014 - 09.2015