Elizabeth JONES
Registered Nurse
STALYBRIDGE,Cheshire
Summary
Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience in high-pressure environments, managing substantial caseloads while maintaining exceptional quality of care. Expertise in dementia care and acute management, with proven skills in medication administration, catheterization, and phlebotomy. Committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and ensuring accurate clinical documentation. Aiming to enhance patient-focused care strategies and foster team collaboration in healthcare settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered nurse
NHS Professionals
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
06.2011 - Current
- Continued experience as a Registered General Nurse
- Enhanced clinical expertise in Surgical, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology and Dementia care.
- Facilitated extensive support for patients and families throughout care journeys in different areas of nursing.
- Achieved exceptional patient outcomes through improved practice-based knowledge.
- Continuing professional development,
Registered nurse
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Trust
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
11.2002 - 12.2010
- Developed individualised care plans that addressed unique patient needs and ensured effective interventions.
- Monitored patient vitals to enable timely responses for changing conditions.
- Ensured strict adherence to NMC code, upholding ethical standards in service delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and medical staff, fostering trust and transparency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance holistic approaches for patient wellness.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, safeguarding patient well-being under pressure.
- Maintained accurate patient records, maximising data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Student nurse
Manchester University School of Nursing and Midwife
Manchester, Manchester
09.1999 - 11.2002
- Completed nurse training at Tameside and Glossop Acute Care Foundation Trust, adhering to trust policies.
- Demonstrated empathetic communication with patients' families regarding condition progress.
- Performed wound dressings to minimise infection risks.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing patient morale.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to ensure stability and identify emergencies.
- Conducted efficient handovers during shifts to maintain quality care continuity.
- Maintained accurate medical records, improving treatment plan efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care delivery
- Various other nursing duties under the care of my mentor and clinical assessor
Nursing auxiliary
South Manchester University Hospital Trust
Withington, West Didsbury, Manchester
03.1996 - 09.1999
- Worked on the hospitals Stroke Unit
- Using a holistic care approach incorporating patients and their families to deliver individual care to each patient
- Enhanced quality of life for elderly and young stoke patients via daily activity support.
- Assisted with bathing and dressing, maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Established pressure sore prevention methods alongside applying wound dressings.
- Fostered emotional well-being through empathetic engagement with distressed patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff for regular assessment of care plans.
- Ensured compliance with Infection Prevention and Control measures to reduce risks.
- Promptly updated nursing records, facilitating effective data management.
- Delivered palliative care prioritising comfort for terminally ill individuals.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Manchester 09.1999 - 11.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Studies Level 2
Stockport College
Stockport 09.1998 - 06.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Studies Level 1
Stockport College
Stockport 09.1997 - 06.1998
Skills
- Patient-centred care
- Time management
- Care planning
- Active listening
- Medication administration
- Catheterization
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- Patient discharge
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient advocacy
- Staff evaluations
- Basic life support certification
- Emergency protocols
- Procedure preparation
- Acute care expertise
- Electronic record updating
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Physical examination skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient admission processes
- Aseptic techniques
- Family support services
- Medical teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered nurse
NHS Professionals
06.2011 - Current
Registered nurse
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Trust
11.2002 - 12.2010
Student nurse
Manchester University School of Nursing and Midwife
09.1999 - 11.2002
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
School of Nursing and Midwifery
09.1999 - 11.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Studies Level 2
Stockport College
09.1998 - 06.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Studies Level 1
Stockport College
09.1997 - 06.1998
Nursing auxiliary
South Manchester University Hospital Trust
03.1996 - 09.1999
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