Elena Johnson
Bristol
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with three years' experience in a high-acuity NHS Emergency Department. Experienced in managing acutely unwell patients, prioritising care through effective triage, and contributing to resuscitation and emergency interventions. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, excellent teamwork, and a patient-centred approach, consistently delivering safe, effective care in demanding and time-critical environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
2023.09 - Current
- Perform autonomous triage assessments, identifying high-risk and time-critical presentations and prioritising patients according to clinical urgency.
- Deliver advanced emergency nursing care within the resuscitation area, supporting the assessment, stabilisation, and ongoing management of critically ill and injured patients.
- Recognise and respond to patient deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating care as required.
- Assess and manage patients presenting with sepsis, cardiac emergencies, stroke, respiratory compromise and acute mental health crises.
- Interpret 12-lead ECGs and cardiac monitoring to identify abnormalities requiring urgent intervention.
- Deliver care to patients requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV/CPAP), continuous monitoring, and complex clinical management.
- Assist with and monitor patients undergoing procedural sedation, ensuring patient safety before, during, and following procedures.
- Administer medications, initiate investigations, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including emergency physicians, advanced practitioners, paramedics, speciality teams, and allied health professionals.
- Act as a practice assessor, supporting, supervising, and assessing student nurses and newly qualified staff in the clinical environment.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and the delivery of evidence-based emergency care.
Healthcare support worker
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, Norfolk
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patients and relatives.
- Practised infection control standards to maintain patient, staff and visitor health and safety.
- Worked closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
- Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance the physical strength and recovery of patients.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and effectively escalated any clinical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of East Anglia
Norwich 2020.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels -
The Canterbury Academy
Canterbury, Kent 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent 2013.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Triage expertise
- BLS and ILS certification
- Sepsis management
- Neurological assessment
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Procedural sedation monitoring
- Medication management
- Patient safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Teamwork abilities
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
2023.09 - Current
Healthcare support worker
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
2021.08 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of East Anglia
2020.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels -
The Canterbury Academy
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
2013.09 - 2018.06