Elisabeth Harley

• Band 7 coordinator for the immunisation team.
• Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss patient care challenges, fostering a collaborative problem-solving environment.
• Regularly assessed staff performance levels, seeking continual improvements to achieve outstanding care provisions.
• Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
• Oversaw the induction and training of new nursing staff, enhancing team skill levels and promoting continuous professional development.
• Liaised with family members, offering emotional support and information on patient progress and care plans.
• Organised and participated in continuing education workshops for nursing staff, keeping abreast of advancements in medical care.
• Spearheaded a health promotion campaign within the community, raising awareness on preventive measures for chronic diseases.
• Performed thorough risk assessments, prioritising patient safety and wellbeing for ongoing care compliance.
• Ensured meticulous documentation of all nursing activities and patient interactions, supporting legal compliance and quality assurance efforts.
• Managed a team of registered nurses and healthcare assistants, promoting a culture of high-quality patient care.
• Monitored infection control practices, reducing incidence rates through stringent hygiene protocols and staff education.
• Prioritised patient dignity and safety, working with relentless compassion and care for optimised patient comfort.
• Reviewed and updated nursing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with national health regulations and standards.
• Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring optimal coverage and adherence to labour laws while maintaining patient care standards.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
• Administered medication and treatments as prescribed, meticulously recording patient responses and side effects.
• Carried out thorough clinical assessments, enabling structured care planning to deliver positive patient outcomes.
• Built and nurtured positive relationships with residents and families, providing home-from-home care and support.
• Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary health professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment. in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
• Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals across departments to design and implement interdepartmental initiatives for service improvement.
• Analysed patient satisfaction surveys to identify areas for improvement, leading initiatives to enhance service quality.
• Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
• Resolved conflicts among staff, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to effective patient care.
• Planned staff rotas effectively, maximising service levels whilst remaining within strict staffing budgets.
• Implemented new patient management software, significantly improving record accuracy and staff efficiency.
• Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
• Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
• Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
• Devised person-centred care plans to improve daily living standards for residential and non-residential patients.
• Helped plan and deliver health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups.

• Managed a team of midwives and healthcare assistants, providing leadership and fostering professional development.
• Conducted performance appraisals for midwifery staff, identifying areas for improvement and career progression opportunities.
• Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss ward performance, patient care improvements, and team objectives.
• Supervised ward hygiene and infection control measures, reducing incidence rates of hospital-acquired infections.
• Analysed patient feedback and implemented changes to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with other healthcare providers to expand service offerings.
• Assessed patient care outcomes, utilising data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Directed recruitment, training, and development of administrative staff, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Led quality assurance initiatives, conducting regular audits to maintain high standards of healthcare service.
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for successful healthcare management.
• Streamlined operational processes, increasing ward efficiency and reducing waiting times for patients.
• Analysed patient feedback, implementing improvements to service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Organised community health initiatives, promoting wellness and preventive care in the local area.
• Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, reducing wait times and improving patient flow.
• Supervised facility maintenance, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Managed outpatient services, expanding access to healthcare and reducing pressure on hospital resources.
• Modernised hospital record-keeping systems, transitioning to electronic health records for improved data management.
• Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, conducting regular reviews to prevent legal issues.
• Promoted hygiene and sanitation throughout facility operations and healthcare services.
• Facilitated professional development programmes for staff, enhancing skills and promoting career advancement.
• Coordinated with medical professionals to facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings for enhanced patient outcomes.
• Coordinated emergency response strategies, ensuring preparedness for public health crises.
• Administered facility records, keeping adequate information about activities and following strict data protection requirements.
• Coordinated training to build and maintain qualified healthcare services team.
• Implemented robust healthcare policies, improving patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitored use of supplies, equipment and services to identify and correct overspend.
• Managed services to provide equal access to different groups and promote inclusion in healthcare.
• Enforced consistent health and safety practices in compliance with applicable standards for maximum staff and patient protection.
• Monitored and tracked resources against requirements to determine needs for increases in staff, equipment or services.
• Oversaw facilities maintenance, keeping spaces functional, professional and compliant with standards.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to expand service offerings and improve programme results.
• Evaluated healthcare personnel work against regulatory standards and industry best practices benchmarks.
• Planned healthcare budgets and tracked expenditure against targets, reporting on results and optimising strategies to meet goals.
• Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
• Organised fundraising strategies to improve revenue for underfunded services.
• Oversaw the administration of medication, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborated with HR to recruit, select, and onboard new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
• Facilitated training sessions for staff on new healthcare practices and technologies.
• Organised community outreach programmes, raising awareness of health issues and promoting preventative care.
• Advocated for patient rights and welfare, ensuring their voices were heard in care planning discussions.
• Monitored patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, optimising bed allocation and resource utilisation.
• Implemented ward policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with national healthcare standards.
• Addressed patient complaints and concerns, resolving issues promptly to maintain trust and satisfaction.
• Developed emergency response strategies, improving ward readiness and patient safety in critical situations.
• Maintained patient confidentiality and data protection, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Managed ward budget, controlling expenses and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Coordinated patient care plans, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

• Band 7 labour ward coordinator.
• Run labour ward and midwifery led unit.
• Deploy staff to needed areas.
• Help staff with challenging situations.
• Make decisions about patient care.
• Coordinated emergency response strategies, ensuring preparedness for public health crises.
• Coordinated with medical professionals to facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings for enhanced patient outcomes.
• Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, reducing wait times and improving patient flow.
• Supervised facility maintenance, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Promoted hygiene and sanitation throughout facility operations and healthcare services.
• Administered facility records, keeping adequate information about activities and following strict data protection requirements.
• Monitored use of supplies, equipment and services to identify and correct overspend.
• Managed services to provide equal access to different groups and promote inclusion in healthcare.
• Monitored and tracked resources against requirements to determine needs for increases in staff, equipment or services.
• Enforced consistent health and safety practices in compliance with applicable standards for maximum staff and patient protection.
• Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for patients and staff whilst promoting regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated cross-functionally on healthcare resource allocation and service provision.
• Monitored patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, optimising bed allocation and resource utilisation.
• Advocated for patient rights and welfare, ensuring their voices were heard in care planning discussions.
• Oversaw the administration of medication, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
• Addressed patient complaints and concerns, resolving issues promptly to maintain trust and satisfaction.
• Developed emergency response strategies, improving ward readiness and patient safety in critical situations.
• Coordinated patient care plans, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

• Monitored condition of patients and fetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour through detailed checks and inspections.
• Assessed progress during pregnancy and childbirth at established intervals.
• Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering to strict medical protocols.
• Provided emotional support and reassurance to women and partners to ease fear and anxieties in giving birth.
• Administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour to minimise pain and discomfort.
• Conducted antenatal assessments, including monitoring foetal heart rates and maternal health, to support pregnancy well-being.
• Provided detailed information, encouragement and emotional support to patients during labour.
• Provided practical advice to new mothers to nurture and care for newborns.
• Provided postnatal care, including breastfeeding advice and emotional support, to new mothers during recovery.
• Recorded detailed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Delivered babies using a range of techniques, ensuring safety and comfort for both mother and child.
• Demonstrated compassion and care during labour process to establish smooth delivery.
• Thoroughly monitored patient progress to minimise risks and complications, offering advice and strategies to assist patients during labour.
• Monitored patient progress and responded to changes in condition, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Guided families through the birthing process, providing emotional support and practical assistance.
• Advocated for patient preferences during labour, supporting informed decision-making and consent.
• Implemented emergency interventions during labour and delivery, effectively managing complications.
• Identified age, pre-existing conditions and lifestyle to determine high-risk pregnancies.
• Equipped patient with information to provide education on nutrition, childcare and family planning.
• Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
• Planned, delivered and evaluated midwifery services to current care standards.
• Managed stock levels of medical supplies, ensuring availability of essential items for patient care.
• Referred patients to obstetricians to take over complex pregnancies.
• Facilitated holistic support before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth, collaborating with team of healthcare providers.
• Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
• Supervised junior midwives and student midwives, providing training and mentorship to develop professional skills.
• Trained student midwives to provide care for newborns and assist mothers during labour.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to continuous improvement in maternity care.
• Coordinated with social services to support at-risk families, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Carried out healthcare activities to latest clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with obstetricians, paediatricians, and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Identified care requirements to write care plans to communicate with nurses, health providers and patients.
• Planned pain management strategies based on women's preferences.
• Supported multidisciplinary teams to carry out emergency measures, managing complications.
• Promoted inclusion and supported informed consent by establishing safe, informed environment.
• Soothed anxieties in highly stressful environments to ease labour.
• Cultivated collaborative therapeutic environment with people of all backgrounds.
• Specialised in successfully providing comprehensive holistic care.

• All as above as well as:
• Conducted antenatal assessments, including monitoring foetal heart rates and maternal health, to support pregnancy well-being.
• Monitored condition of patients and fetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour through detailed checks and inspections.
• Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
• Developed individualised care plans for high-risk pregnancies, closely monitoring for signs of distress.
• Monitored patient progress and responded to changes in condition, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Facilitated holistic support before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth, collaborating with team of healthcare providers.
• Referred patients to obstetricians to take over complex pregnancies.
• Recognised complications and warning signs requiring further support from specialised professionals.
• Conducted home visits for antenatal and postnatal care, offering personalised support in familiar settings.
• Identified age, pre-existing conditions and lifestyle to determine high-risk pregnancies.
• Coordinated with social services to support at-risk families, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Conducted pre-labour educational seminars covering topics of reproductive health, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding to promote health of mothers and babies.
• Trained patients to practise breathing exercises and pain management techniques to prepare for labour.
• Delivered informative sessions to improve community education on pregnancy and childbirth topics.
• Helped couples and individuals prepare for parenthood, addressing concerns and signposting helpful services.
• Performed screening tests for expectant mothers to determine possibility of birth defects.
• Led workshops on maternal and infant health, promoting awareness and education in the community.
• Facilitated parentcraft classes, teaching expectant parents essential skills for childbirth and early parenting.
• Administered postnatal visits to monitor health of mother and newborn, offering breastfeeding support and advice.
• Evaluated patient feedback to improve midwifery services, enhancing satisfaction and care quality.
• Led community initiatives to promote maternal health, organising workshops on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.

• All as above for hospital midwife.

• As above for community midwife.

• 18 months midwifery course leading to a postgraduate diploma in midwifery.

• Specialised in gyneacology.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
• Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
• Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
• Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
• Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
• Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
• Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
• 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.
• Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
• Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
• Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
• Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
• Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
• Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
• Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
• Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
• Offered palliative care, providing comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages of life.
• Facilitated discharge planning, preparing patients for return home and coordinating with community services.
• Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
• Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
• Led healthcare assistants, offering guidance and support to improve patient care.
• Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
• Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.

• Student nurse leading to a degree in nursing.

I had several jobs from 1991 to 2003 including hotel manager, business adviser, residential home team leader...

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