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Dionne McGregor

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

Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill
09.2015 - 09.2016

Higher - Art And Design

Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill
09.2014 - 09.2015

Higher - Modern Studies

Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill
09.2015 - 09.2016

Higher - English

Cardinal Newman Highschool, Bellshill
09.2015 - 09.2016

Higher - History

Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill
09.2015 - 09.2016

Skills

Patient Management

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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

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