ELLEN AWINO SIAGE
Belfast,Antrim
Summary
Dedicated nurse with extensive experience across multiple nursing disciplines. Strong collaborator with colleagues in various UK trusts, focused on knowledge sharing and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care as a registered adult nurse while advancing nursing education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Agency Nurse
Agency
10.2024 - Current
- Working across various clinical settings and UK Trusts to deliver patient-centred care.
- Adapting to diverse methods of operation and clinical protocols within different healthcare environments.
- Ensured patient needs were met through attentive listening and timely interventions
- Liaised with coworkers to enhance patient care and support needs effectively.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Coordinated with health professionals across disciplines to ensure integrated patient treatment plans.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Facilitated transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Developed collaborative therapeutic relationships with patients to foster trust and improve cooperation during treatment.
Agency Nurse
DRC Locums
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Gained diverse nursing experience through collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Supervised and mentored new nurses, enhancing their understanding of nursing requirements and procedures.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
Registered Nurse Functional Assessor
Maximus
Northampton, Northampton Shire
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted clinical assessments, evaluating patient functionality to inform care plans.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
Adult Care Nurse
Northampton General Hospital Trust
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Delivered comprehensive adult nursing care in NHS hospital, ensuring adherence to NMC standards.
- 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.
Staff Nurse (Various Capacities)
Kenyatta National Hospital
09.1996 - 01.2018
- Acquired diverse clinical experience across multiple disciplines, enhancing patient care at a leading national hospital.
- Delivered nursing care in various medical settings throughout Kenya, adapting to local healthcare needs.
- 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.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Nursing Studies
Coventry University
Coventry, COV12-2019
Diploma - Community Nursing
Kenya Medical Training Institute
Nakuru, Kenya12-2008
Certificate - Community Nursing
Kendu Mission Hospital
Kenya, Kenya12-1996
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kamagambo High School
Kenya, Kenya12-1991
MSc - Nursing Studies
Coventry University
Coventry05-2026
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Clinical evaluation
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Nursing documentation
- Health assessments
- Patient interaction
- Pain management
- Therapeutic skills
- Staff supervision
- Staff development
- Time management
- Decision making
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Proactive learning
- Health education
- Conflict resolution
- Team Leadership
- Health assessments
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Full-time Agency Nurse
Agency
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Functional Assessor
Maximus
06.2024 - 09.2024
Agency Nurse
DRC Locums
05.2021 - 10.2024
Adult Care Nurse
Northampton General Hospital Trust
12.2019 - 09.2024
Staff Nurse (Various Capacities)
Kenyatta National Hospital
09.1996 - 01.2018
BSc (Hons) - Nursing Studies
Coventry University
Diploma - Community Nursing
Kenya Medical Training Institute
Certificate - Community Nursing
Kendu Mission Hospital
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kamagambo High School
MSc - Nursing Studies
Coventry University