Ellen McMyn
Summary
I am a Compassionate and dedicated Adult Nurse with experience in emergency orthopaedics and bank nursing, seeking opportunities in all areas of nursing. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care, including assessment, care plans, treatment, and management of orthopaedic emergencies in fast-paced settings. Experienced in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, supporting patient recovery, and ensuring a high standard of care. Excel at adapting to diverse clinical environments and committed to continuous learning and professional development. Known for strong communication, Time management, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. I am Eager to contribute to a variety of nursing settings and provide holistic, patient-centered care to all patients and relatives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bank staff nurse
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
10.2024 - Current
- Emotional support for patients and families.
- Compliance with infection control protocols.
- Upholding patient privacy and dignity.
- Assisting doctors during medical procedures.
- Complying with working area protocols.
- Collaborating in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Regularly monitoring patient vitals.
- Obtaining knowledge on areas outside my post.
- Ordering, dispensing, and administering prescribed medications.
Adult nurse - Surgical Orthopaedics
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
09.2024 - Current
- Evaluating patient care and clinical needs.
- Providing medication and emotional support.
- Alleviating patient distress through empathetic communication.
- Maintaining sterile environments for reduced infection rates.
- Drafting detailed patient reports for informed medical decisions.
- Conducting initial assessments for accurate diagnostics.
- Monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility.
- Providing dignified end-of-life care.
- Managing high pressure situations and patient flow.
- Admitting patients and making informed care plans.
- Managing emergency situations and dressing surgical wounds.
- Overseeing and mentoring students and junior nursing staff. Alleviate patient distress through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assist with personal care and Mobility
- Developing Charge Nurse skills by Leading a team of nurses and delegated tasks to nursing staff, ensuring smooth workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 09.2021 - 09.2024
Skills
- Surgical aftercare
- Patient confidentiality upholding
- Palliative care understanding
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Sensitive family communication
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient advocacy
- Infection prevention and control
- Caseload management
- Patient-centred approach
- Patient confidentiality
- Excellent time management
- Stich and clip removal
- ECG, Bloods, Urinary catheterisation, Vital signs, Medication administration (IV, Oral, Subcutaneous, IM, PEG, Rectal)
Affiliations
- Horse Riding Socialising with family and friends Holidays Working on Family farm Visiting/exploring New cities Beach Walks Gym classes Self care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bank staff nurse
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
10.2024 - Current
Adult nurse - Surgical Orthopaedics
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
09.2021 - 09.2024
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