ELIZABETH CLUNE
Manchester
Summary
A highly skilled healthcare professional with expertise in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and risk stratification across acute and primary care settings. Demonstrates high-level autonomy in managing undifferentiated adult and paediatric presentations, responding efficiently to rapidly evolving, high-pressure clinical situations. Proficient in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and resuscitation leadership, with a strong background in efficient triage, prioritisation, and escalation of care. Adept at data interpretation and translating clinical information into safe, evidence-based decision-making. Known for clear communication and strong patient advocacy, alongside leadership and team management within multidisciplinary environments. Committed to mentorship, clinical supervision, service improvement, quality assurance, and clinical governance engagement. Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and leverages Healthcare AI and digital health tools to support clinical decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8065
8065
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Wythenshawe Emergency Department
Manchester
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Practising autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within a high-volume Emergency Department, managing undifferentiated adult and paediatric presentations.
- Independently assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients with acute medical, surgical, and trauma-related conditions.
- Manage time-critical presentations including sepsis, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, stroke, and major trauma.
- Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostics including blood tests, ECGs, X-rays, and CT imaging.
- Prescribe independently as a Non-Medical Prescriber, ensuring safe, evidence-based management.
- Lead and participate in resuscitation and advanced life support.
- Support patient flow through effective prioritisation, escalation, and decision-making.
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior ACPs, nurses, paramedics, and students.
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Primary Care & Emergency Medicine
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Completed MSc Advanced Clinical Practice across General Practice and Emergency Medicine, developing broad advanced assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Primary Care – Ashfield Surgery, Manchester
- Conducted independent consultations for acute illness, chronic disease, and mental health presentations.
- Performed advanced history-taking and examination to support diagnosis and management planning.
- Managed patients with multiple comorbidities and frailty using a holistic, patient-centred approach.
- Participated in chronic disease clinics and home visits, strengthening continuity-of-care and consultation skills.
- Emergency Department – Wythenshawe Hospital
- Assessed and managed undifferentiated emergency presentations under consultant supervision.
- Initiated and interpreted investigations to support safe management and disposition decisions.
- Managed minor injuries and illnesses including wounds, burns, and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Developed advanced clinical reasoning, prioritisation, and risk management skills.
A&E Sister
Wythenshawe Emergency Department
Manchester
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Senior emergency nurse providing clinical leadership within a busy, high-acuity Emergency Department.
- Led and coordinated care for patients with complex medical, surgical, and trauma presentations.
- Acted as a senior point of escalation for deteriorating and high-risk patients.
- Supported triage, prioritisation, and patient flow to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Delivered advanced emergency nursing care including resuscitation and ALS.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, paramedics, and students.
- Contributed to governance and quality improvement initiatives, including leading burns education.
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Wythenshawe Hospital
Manchester
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Care of the Elderly & Palliative Care Ward
- Delivered compassionate, dignified end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illness.
- Supported patients and families through sensitive communication and symptom management.
- Managed complex care including syringe drivers, pressure care, nutrition, and hydration.
- Emergency Department
- Provided emergency nursing care for acute medical and trauma presentations.
- Performed triage assessments and supported patient flow in a high-demand environment.
- Developed confidence in escalation, prioritisation, and recognising deterioration.
Education
GCSEs - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Latin, Mathematics, Statistics, English Language, Irish
Scoil Mhuire School
CorkA-Levels - Biology, Maths, Irish, History, Home Economics
Scoil Mhuire
CorkBachelor of Science - Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, EnglandMaster of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, EnglandSkills
- Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and risk stratification across acute and primary care settings
- High-level autonomy in managing undifferentiated adult and paediatric presentations
- Ability to respond safely and efficiently to rapidly evolving, high-pressure clinical situations
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) and resuscitation leadership
- Efficient triage experience, prioritisation, and escalation of care
- Data interpretation and translation of clinical information into safe, evidence-based decision-making
- Clear, effective communication and strong patient advocacy
- Leadership and team management within multidisciplinary environments
- Mentorship, clinical supervision, and support for professional development
- Service improvement, quality assurance, and clinical governance engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Paediatric primary and emergency care
- Experience with Healthcare AI and digital health tools to support clinical decision-making
Projects
Led a quality improvement project to improve Emergency Nurse Practitioner appointments at triage and develop a pathway for triage nurses to follow, in order to reduce wait times with the emergency department.
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Wythenshawe Emergency Department
10.2023 - 01.2026
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Primary Care & Emergency Medicine
01.2022 - 10.2023
A&E Sister
Wythenshawe Emergency Department
08.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Wythenshawe Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Latin, Mathematics, Statistics, English Language, Irish
Scoil Mhuire School
A-Levels - Biology, Maths, Irish, History, Home Economics
Scoil Mhuire
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
Manchester Metropolitan University