DONNA ELIZABETH SLACK
Heywood,26463458
Summary
Experienced Cardiology Nurse with a strong background in acute coronary care and cardiac rehabilitation. Skilled in patient assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, and managing acutely unwell patients. Leads cardiac rehabilitation and supports day-case procedures, ensuring safe and responsive care through effective communication and timely escalation of clinical needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac rehabilitation nurse for BOC
BOC
HMR, manchester
01.2021 - Current
- Held position as a Band 6 nurse, delivering comprehensive patient care to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Supervised patient rehabilitation exercises, closely monitoring progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and health maintenance strategies, empowering them to manage their conditions effectively.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, to save patients' lives.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Communicated with the healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Developed collaborative therapeutic relationships with patients, fostering trust and cooperation to support their rehabilitation journey.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay updated with nursing best practices and legislation.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Supervised patient rehabilitation exercises, closely monitoring progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Provided emotional support and counselling to patients and their families during difficult times.
Cardiac rehabilitation nurse for BOC
BOC
Heywood, manchester
01.2021 - Current
- Functioned as a Band 6 healthcare professional and provided specialised care in cardiac rehabilitation.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to evaluate patient health.
- Ensured safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment, strictly following infection-control policies.
Silver heart unit cardiology Day case unit
Fairfield hospital
Heywood, manchester
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Admitted and recovered patients post-cardiac procedures, including angiograms, stents, pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop implants, ensuring optimal patient care and recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient services, contributing to overall quality of care provided.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - BOC
BOC
Heywood, manchester
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Supervised exercise rehabilitation programme for patients, ensuring safe and effective participation.
- Assessed patients for cardiac rehabilitation programme enrolment and developed tailored home exercise programmes.
- Conducted education sessions on lifestyle changes and medication adherence to support patient recovery.
- Functioned as a Band 6 clinician, focusing on patient assessment and management.
Coronary Care Unit
Fairfield Hospital
Bury
01.2002 - 01.2018
- Management of the acutely unwell patient.
- Co- ordinate coronary care.
- Care for inpatients with a variety of cardiac conditions.
- Cpap for pulmonary oedema.
- Telemetry monitoring.
- Assist with TPW insertion.
- Led team responsibilities to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement strategies for improved patient care.
- Manage admissions/ discharges.
- Assist with all clinical tasks.
- Hold hospital bleep and problem solve.
- Attend bed management meetings.
- Completed training for Band 6 level nursing.
- Band 5/6Mentorship qualification.
Education
Diploma - Adult Nursing
University of Salford
01-2002
Intermediate - health and Social care
Bury College
01-1999
Advanced - Health and Social care
Bury College
01-1999
Oulder Hill Community School
Rochdale01-1996
Skills
- Coronary care coordination Effective communication Workload prioritisation Adaptability under pressure Staff support and coordination Approachable and assertive Independent and team-oriented
- Disease management
- Patient education
- Patient-centred care
- Communication skills
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Risk assessment
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Evidence-based care
- Coronary care coordination
- Emergency response
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient record management
- Accurate record-keeping
- Data confidentiality
- Medical confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Outstanding communication
- Effective communication
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate support
- Empathy towards patients
- Active listening
- Professionalism
- Nurse leadership
- Workload prioritisation
- Adaptability under pressure
- Decisive under pressure
- Adaptability to change
- Flexible
- Approachable and assertive
- Independent and team-oriented
- Emotional stability
- Staff support and coordination
- Quality patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Health and sanitation
- Adult care
- Risk Management
- Rehabilitation protocols
- Computerised charting
- Assessment tools
- Cardiac assessments
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Emotional stability
- Emergency response
- Health and sanitation
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation protocols
- Quality patient care
- Patient empowerment
- Ethical judgement
- Assessment tools
- Computerised charting
Hobbies & Interests
I am a mum of 2 boys aged 11 and 16.
I enjoy staying fit and healthy by attending zumba and aqua fit classes.
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiac rehabilitation nurse for BOC
BOC
01.2021 - Current
Cardiac rehabilitation nurse for BOC
BOC
01.2021 - Current
Silver heart unit cardiology Day case unit
Fairfield hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse - BOC
BOC
01.2019 - 06.2019
Coronary Care Unit
Fairfield Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2018
Diploma - Adult Nursing
University of Salford
Intermediate - health and Social care
Bury College
Advanced - Health and Social care
Bury College
Oulder Hill Community School