Eleanor Dodson

As a registered nurse I am responsible for ensuring that residents have required care and support plans and risk assessments in place so as all staff are aware of each residents needs.

Medication management, as part of my duties I am responsible for the safe ordering, storing, administration and recording of residents prescribed medication and associated documentation.

Reporting and recording any incidents and accidents as per the orgainsations polices and procedures and ensuring effective communication with all regulatory bodies and family members.

Delegating and allocating the staff team with tasks to support the effective running of the home.

Maintain resident safety at all times and ensuring the home is managed using agreed ways of working.

Clinical nursing duties such as wound management, infection control, pressure care, ensuring safe and effective use of prescribed equipment, nutrition and hydration management and carrying out personal care.

Responding and dealing with emergent situations and provide end of life care

As a registered Home Manager I was responsible for the management of two care settings. A nursing unit and a residential unit. My duties included:

Managing budgets and budgetary requirements for both settings.

Carrying out staff interviews, inductions, training, supervisions and appraisals, disciplinary, and investigations including poor staff conduct, safeguarding and serious incidents.

Overseeing the auditing systems and carrying out root analysis for the purposes of identifying trends and patterns of low quality care and developing action plans to address and improve working practices.

Overseeing the safe maintenance of all environments including clinical, industrial and communal areas where safe at all times.

Facilitating all mandatory training for all roles including nurses, senior care assistants, care assistance, catering staff, domestic staff, administration staff and maintenance staff.

Overseeing the working systems and processes to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements, regulatory bodies and organisational policies and procedures.

• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
• Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalised care.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for optimised patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced infections.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• Utilised strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying Doctors and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimising disruptions in treatment plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.