Dorrette Murray
Staff Nurse
Wembley,London
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in wound care, surgical preparations, and advanced life support. Demonstrates proficiency in rehabilitative care and resuscitation techniques, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. Skilled in leadership and mentoring, fostering effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to compassionate care and patient advocacy, with a focus on infection prevention, medication administration, and end-of-life care. Career goals include advancing evidence-based practice and enhancing patient-focused outcomes through innovative care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Nurse
LNWH (Gladstone 2)
Park Royal, London
2024.09 - Current
- Monitored vital signs accurately during multi-disciplinary patient care delivery.
- Provided emotional support while collaborating with multi-disciplinary team on care plans.
- Administered medications as prescribed and escalated concerns if doubts arose.
- Documented observations and completed shift handovers at shift end.
- Followed policies and guidance to support safe, consistent patient care.
- Worked within clinical limits and escalated issues when required.
- Maintained health and safety standards for patients and colleagues' safety.
- Acted promptly when patient health changes indicated deterioration.
- Kept mandatory training up to date to maintain role competence.
- Supported safe discharges and reduced avoidable discharge failures.
- Delivered holistic care across ward settings for all patients.
- Led health promotion workshops to raise awareness of health conditions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed calm under pressure during emergencies to resolve problems efficiently.
Senior Nurse
LNWH (Gladstone 1)
Park Royal (CMH), Brent
2023.09 - 2024.08
- Provided nursing care for colorectal and gastroenterology patients in ward settings.
- Managed daily ward operations and maintained smooth unit workflow.
- Supervised juniors and student staff during shifts.
- Provided support for patient recovery through diligent monitoring and treatment administration.
- Acted as a mentor for junior nurses helping them improve their practical skills.
- Established rapport with patients, facilitating open communication about health concerns and treatment options.
- Facilitated smoother operations by organising staff schedules and coordinating ward activities.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
- Participated actively in multidisciplinary teams leading to holistic approach towards patient treatment.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of disease spread within the ward.
- Advocated for patients' rights to quality healthcare, fostering trust and respect in the process.
- Led team meetings to discuss patient progress, resulting in more coordinated care efforts.
- Enhanced patient comfort during hospital stay by providing compassionate care and emotional support.
- Administered medication accurately and timely, preventing medical complications or adverse reactions.
- Educated families on post-discharge care to promote optimal recovery at home.
- Maintained calm under pressure whilst dealing with emergency situations, contributing to efficient problem resolution..
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive nursing plans.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Planned and prioritised highest levels of care for residents, consistently anticipating next stage of care.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
Staff Nurse B5
LNWH (Gladstone 1)
Park Royal (CMH), London
2023.02 - 2023.09
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to six patients, providing consistent and effective care.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Senor Nurse (B6)
CNWL (Hunter Street)
Camden, London
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Provided home-based care through MDT, meeting individual patient needs daily.
- Supervised Band 3 and Band 5 nurses during everyday care delivery.
- Coordinated clinician-of-the-day duties, answering phone queries and allocating patients.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
Band 5 staff nurse (Gaskell Ward
LNWH (NPH)
Harrow Weald, Harrow
2020.03 - 2022.09
- Provided daily nursing care for chronic and acute patient conditions.
- Planned and delivered respiratory treatment plans, then assessed treatment outcomes.
- Administered medications, including oxygen therapy and inhaler nebulisers for symptom relief.
- Delivered personal and stoma care to maintain comfort and safety.
- Completed urine testing and performed male and female catheterisation.
- Conducted bladder scans and prepared patients for ongoing monitoring.
- Provided tracheostomy care, completed vital observations, and recorded ECGs accurately.
- Monitored blood glucose levels and carried out wound care for leg ulcers.
- Maintained ward hygiene to NHS care pathways and agreed procedures.
- Reported to ward manager, coordinating tasks and sharing updates by phone.
Community Nurse (B5)
LNWH
Willesden, London
2018.07 - 2020.11
- Recorded vital observations during community nursing visits each time.
- Completed bowel management care and monitored patient response after each treatment.
- Delivered tracheostomy care using prescribed protocols and documented care findings clearly.
- Carried out initial assessments and recorded risks and care priorities.
- Coordinated support with MDT partners within community settings.
- Reported safeguarding concerns and escalated safeguarding risks promptly to relevant leads.
- Escalated patient health plans during visits when needs changed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during appointments.
- Performed stoma care safely and documented skin condition changes.
- Maintained accurate clinical notes to support continuity of community care.
- Handed over patient information using structured clear communication methods.
- Reported issues to CNWL and followed local guidance for next actions.
- Placed telephone calls to coordinate community care tasks and timings.
- Reported updates to manager to confirm service changes.
Staff Nurse (B5)
LNWH (Haldane Ward)
Harrow, London
2017.04 - 2018.06
- Providing Care for people who suffer stroke duties are:
- Medication administration
- Blood pressure
- ECG
- Nutrition Support
- Female Catheter
- Personal Care
- Assessment
- Vital Obs
- Report any accident
- Report any safeguarding issue
- Wound Care
- Stoma Care
- Grade 5
- Salary £26-33
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Education
Access to Nursing - Access to Nursing
Harrow College
London 2012.01 - 2012.12
BSc (Hons) - Learning Disability Nursing
University of West London
London 2013.09 - 2016.09
Skills
- Wound care proficiency
- Surgical preparations
- Advanced life support
- Rehabilitative care knowledge
- Resuscitation techniques
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Use of medical equipment
- Leadership and mentoring
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Empathy and understanding
- Surgical aftercare competence
- Patient safety awareness
- Pharmacology knowledge
- IV therapy administration
- Infection prevention and control
- Medication Administration
- End Of Life Care
- Compassionate care
- Patient advocacy
- Diabetes management
- Bladder and bowel care
- Basic life support
- Palliative Care
- Team Leadership
- Stoma care
- Phlebotomy and cannulation
- First aid and CPR
- Ward supervision
- Vacuum-assisted closure therapy
- Care coordination
- Blood transfusion nursing
- Blood pressure assessment
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Recovery techniques
- Ward rounds
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Patient assessments
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Patient-focused
Training courses attended
- Pain Management - LNWH - 8 hours - 2023
- Tracheotomy Training - LNWH - 8 hours - 2022
- Nasogastric Tube Training - LNWH - 8 hours - 2021
- Stoma Care Study - LNWH - 8 hours - 2021
- Safe Catheterisation of a Male (Male Catheterisation) - INWH - 8 hours - 2019
- Medicines Management - LNWH - 8 hours - 2019
- Blood Transfusion Competency - LNWH - 8 hours - 2019
- IV Drug Compensies - LNWH - 8 hours - 2019
- Wound care management - LNWH - 8 hours - 2019
- End of Life care - St Luke hospice - 6 weeks - 2019
Professional registration
- Professional body NMC ~ Sub-Part 1 RNLD (Learning Disabilities)
NHS service
- Start date of continuous NHS service January 2009
Personal statement
- I am applying for a position as a Nurse as this is an excellent opportunity to consolidate and develop further skills as a Nurse.
- I work well within the MDT and understand and able to escalate to the relevant team when needed.
- I always work and follow the trust policy and if there is anything that is not clear I would seek further advice
- I understand how to deal with conflict in the workplace and escalate if not able to resolve
- Able to recognise signs of deterioration in patient
- I have experience in oxygen therapy, nebulization, venipuncture and cannulation and IV competent. Safe handling of PICC, Hickman and midline NG insertion and all other basic nursing skills. I have been noted as a good team player within each department that I have worked
- I have been able to listen to patients; and family complain and deal with complaints effectively to ensure those patients' needs are met. I understand that different health problems over the course of an individual's life and the importance of effective care delivinvolveery the multi- disciplinary team. I am aware that all nurses have the duties to follow the principle related to the 6 Cs which should be the heart of nursing care. They should be committed to improving care and take action to make this vision and strategy a reality for all patients to meet the health and social care challenges ahead of these challenging times. This is to ensure that the patient receives the best care and that all resources are available to deliver effective and high-quality standard care.
- I have been able to manage my time and myself effectively; this equipped me with the ability to prioritize my workload and that of others. I have been noted for being a good player, being approachable, dependable, diligent, hardworking, and forward-thinking, and flexible. To conclude, I am being honest in saying I am the person for this role as I am a very patience, have the skills, a good listener which should be the key heart in nursing care. I can work under pressure, and I have had years of experience in working in healthcare and I am a resolute and committed nurse.
Timeline
Senior Nurse
LNWH (Gladstone 2)
2024.09 - Current
Senior Nurse
LNWH (Gladstone 1)
2023.09 - 2024.08
Staff Nurse B5
LNWH (Gladstone 1)
2023.02 - 2023.09
Senor Nurse (B6)
CNWL (Hunter Street)
2022.09 - 2022.12
Band 5 staff nurse (Gaskell Ward
LNWH (NPH)
2020.03 - 2022.09
Community Nurse (B5)
LNWH
2018.07 - 2020.11
Staff Nurse (B5)
LNWH (Haldane Ward)
2017.04 - 2018.06
BSc (Hons) - Learning Disability Nursing
University of West London
2013.09 - 2016.09
Access to Nursing - Access to Nursing
Harrow College
2012.01 - 2012.12