Elena Pandolfelli
Exeter,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated nurse and highly organised Registered Nurse with more than 4 years of experience. Passionate about delivering quality care. Able to operate in high-pressure environments to best meet patient needs. Meticulous attention in the monitoring and treatment of patients. Providing outstanding levels of care through patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units. Prioritizes clinical tasks in emergency medicine settings. Prioritizing patient needs. Organized and take responsibilities. Detail-oriented team worker with strong organizational skills. Able to handle busy environment with accuracy, maintaining positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursing Associate - Band 4 - Orthopaedic Ward
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
2019.06 - 2020.03
- Support patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent pressure sores, ulcer, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse - ENT, Max Fax and Plastic Ward
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
2020.03 - 2021.04
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Removed stitches and inspected incisions to monitor healing of wounds.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Followed procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Liaised with doctors, occupational therapies, physiotherapist, SALT team to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
2021.04 - Current
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Supporting student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient care.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Explained treatments and patient status to relatives, demonstrating empathy, tact and discretion.
- Communicated with multidisciplinary staff using clinical and medical terminology in emergency settings.
- Assessed and prioritised patients based on urgency to handle large number of patients waiting for treatment.
- Took control of emergency medical situations to reduce patient risk and achieve stable conditions.
- Performed comprehensive risk assessments on patients.
- Observed patients for behavioural changes.
Education
Nursing Degree
University of Tor Vergata in Rome
Roma 2015.11 - 2018.11
Skills
- Medicine administration
- Organisation and planning
- Active listening
- Patient care
- NG insertion
- Stoma care
- Catheterisation
- Wound care
- IV canula insertion
- Venepuncture
- Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy stoma care
- Transfusion of blood products
- Family and patient support
- Triage
- Monitoring vital signs
- Leech therapy
Languages
Italian
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
2021.04 - Current
Registered Nurse - ENT, Max Fax and Plastic Ward
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
2020.03 - 2021.04
Nursing Associate - Band 4 - Orthopaedic Ward
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
2019.06 - 2020.03
Nursing Degree
University of Tor Vergata in Rome
2015.11 - 2018.11