Elizabeth Kelly
Colne,Lancashire
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in facilitating communication between families, healthcare professionals, and support services. Maintains a focus on personalised care and emotional support, ensuring that the needs of children and families are prioritised. Evaluates patient progress and adjusts care plans to optimise health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Continuing Care Lead
Northern Care Alliance
Salford, Manchester
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted in organising training sessions for staff on best practices in children's continuing care.
Supported training on tracheostomy management and ventilation, including NIV and invasive techniques.
Facilitated learning on enteral feeding, suction practices, personalised care, and safeguarding procedures. - Facilitated communication among families, healthcare professionals, and support services to assist in improving patient outcomes.
Chaired monthly multidisciplinary meetings to ensure that all requirements of child and family are addressed.
Supported collaborative efforts to enhance overall care coordination for patients. - Supported external agencies in obtaining resources and assistance for children's care initiatives.
Evaluated children for continuing care funding, adhering to government guidelines to ensure appropriate care recommendations.
Facilitated collaboration with stakeholders to enhance care provision for children. - Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting care plans based on feedback and clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Facilitated communication between staff and families to ensure requests and concerns are addressed effectively.
- Guided and mentored staff to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
Staff nurse
Airedale General Hospital
Keighley, Yorkshire
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies, ensuring high standards of health service delivery.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Led training sessions for junior nurses and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, documenting findings and coordinating with relevant healthcare professionals to optimise care.
- Maintained accurate and timely patient records in compliance with hospital policies, contributing to effective communication and continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, utilising critical thinking and clinical skills to stabilise patients and coordinate with emergency services.
- Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
- Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
- 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.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
- Accurately recorded patient medical information and vital signs to provide continued best possible care.
- Collected blood samples with excellent phlebotomy skills.
- Utilized infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness and protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Administered oral, topical, and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
Senior Nurse
Lancahsire Care Foundation Trust
Burnley, Lancashire
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Led clinical assessments and developed individualised care plans for patients, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans and improve service delivery.
- Conducted patient education sessions, empowering individuals to manage their health and wellness effectively.
- Implemented infection control protocols, promoting safety and minimising risks within healthcare settings.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to promote transparency and trust.
- Supervised junior staff, providing training and mentorship to enhance skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Supported patients with complex needs, employing empathy and communication skills to build trust and rapport.
- Implemented infection control measures, minimising risk and promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Developed and maintained productive relationships with other healthcare professionals to facilitate a collaborative care approach.
- Managed the allocation of nursing resources efficiently to maintain optimal patient care standards during shift rotations.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential health and safety hazards within the clinical environment, promoting a culture of safety.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors and therapists, to optimise patient treatment strategies.
- Kept medical records and documentation regularly updated with accurate, up-to-the-moment patient data.
Special needs school nurse
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Administered medication and provided medical care to students with special needs in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored health care strategies for students.
- Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs to identify and address potential health issues.
- Educated staff and parents on health-related issues and management of chronic conditions in children.
- Maintained accurate health records and documentation to comply with legal and regulatory standards.
- Advocated for students' health and wellbeing in school meetings and contributed to individual education plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to support students' health needs and educational goals.
- Reviewed and refined school health policies and procedures, aligning them with national health guidelines and best practices.
- Administered medication to treat condition, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness.
- Supported the emotional and psychological wellbeing of students, providing a confidential and supportive environment.
- Managed and updated student health records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection legislation.
- Monitored and controlled the spread of infectious diseases within the school, implementing infection prevention measures.
- Developed and implemented health education programmes, promoting healthy lifestyles and disease prevention among students.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Children’s nursing
Enhanced pediatric nursing skills
University of Bradford01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, child branch
University of central Lancashire
Preston01-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Care coordination
- Health assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Training facilitation
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Risk management
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Quality improvement
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Children’s Continuing Care Lead
Northern Care Alliance
05.2022 - Current
Staff nurse
Airedale General Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2022
Senior Nurse
Lancahsire Care Foundation Trust
04.2010 - 05.2017
Special needs school nurse
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
04.2007 - 04.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Children’s nursing
Enhanced pediatric nursing skills
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, child branch
University of central Lancashire