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Ellena Poxtone

Ellena Poxtone

Wandsworth,City of London

Summary

I have always had a passion for healthcare in any aspect. I believe having the opportunity to support individuals at their most vulnerable, is a real privilege.

I have worked in various settings since becoming an RGN and still enjoy learning everyday. I have had experience in trauma, community, teaching, aesthetics and clinical excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

First aid instructor

ProTrainings
06.2024 - Current

-Delivered intensive trauma management training to improve patient survival chances.

-Conducted risk assessment training for safer work environments.

-Conducted AED instruction classes, improving survival rates during cardiac arrests.

-Provided CPR training, enhancing participants' life-saving skills.

-Led paediatric and infant first aid courses, ensuring child safety in emergencies.

-Led workplace-specific first aid courses for enhanced employee safety readiness.

-Supported local schools, providing Student First Aid.

-Supported local charities, supporting those who have experienced the criminal justice system to improve employability.

Independent School Nurse

Ewell Castle School
Epsom, Surrey
01.2024 - Current

-Assess and provide care for pupils aged 3-18yrs, staff and visitors in line with the NMC and Government guidance.

-Ensure all medical documentation such as, policies, audits and reporting systems are kept up to date and relevant for care provided.

-Administer medication and support long-term medical conditions as well as, providing First Aid for injuries on site.

-Ensure care plans are up to date and adhered to accordingly.

-Teaching First Aid to staff and pupils in-house to meet with HSE guidelines.

-Teaching Sexual Health to pupils during PSHE lessons.

-Participated in parent-teacher meetings, provided valuable input regarding student's physical wellbeing.

-Maintaining knowledge of regulations within school and participate and report in Health and Safety meetings.

-Collaborated closely with teaching staff for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle within the school environment.

Clinical Excellence Nurse

Superdrug
Croydon
01.2022 - 01.2024

The overall main focus within this role, was enhancing patient care, ensuring clinicians are maintaining compliance within information governance, whilst increasing profitability to the company.

.-Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.

-Reviewing care pathways and clinic policies.

-Reviewing and creating aesthetic clinic audits.

-Sourcing new services for nurses and pharmacies to provide to patients. -Investigating complaints and risk management.

-Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.

-Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.

-Vaccine administration

-Travel Health

-Sexual Health

-NHS Health Checks

-Venepuncture

-Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.

Community nurse

Your Healthcare
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
03.2020 - 01.2022

-Managed patient care within their own homes, for improved health outcomes.

-Managing long-term chronic health condidtions.

-Medication administeration.

-Venepuncture.

-MDT Coordinated care for seamless service provision.

-Referrals to other services.

-Established rapport with patients, fostered trust and cooperation.

-Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records.

-Assisted families with end-of-life care decisions for peaceful transitions.

-Advanced Wound Care and Compression Bandaging.

-Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of nursing practice.

-Developed personalised care plans to enhance patient recovery.

-Demonstrated sensitivity towards cultural diversity in the community served.

HMP Healthcare Assistant BANK

HMP Highdown
Sutton
12.2020 - 03.2021

-Within a HMP Prison setting- assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.

-Responded to emergency situations and dealt with high intensity situations and trauma to patients.

-Liaised with London Ambulance Services to further support patient care when unable to meet the care needs of individuals.

-Managed long term chronic illnesses.

-Administered medication.

-Advanced wound care.

-Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.

-Liaised with Security and met the demands of Security needs and weigh out risks and benefits to patient care.

-Advocated for patients, who were able to speak for themselves.

Education

First Aid Instructor: Infant, Child, Adult, AED -

ProTrainings
06.2024 -

Bachelor of Science -

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
03.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Greenwich
London
09.2012 - 09.2015

Foundation Degree in Arts -

University of Creative Arts
09.2011 - 09.2012

Skills

    -Basic life support training

    -Managing anaphylaxis

    -Advanced first aid training

    -AED operation

    -Paediatric first aid knowledge

    -Infection control practice

    -Health and Safety Compliance

    -Teaching and Presentation skills

    -Advanced wound dressing

    -Venepuncture

    -Policy and audit review and amendments

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

First aid instructor

ProTrainings
06.2024 - Current

First Aid Instructor: Infant, Child, Adult, AED -

ProTrainings
06.2024 -

Independent School Nurse

Ewell Castle School
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Excellence Nurse

Superdrug
01.2022 - 01.2024

HMP Healthcare Assistant BANK

HMP Highdown
12.2020 - 03.2021

Community nurse

Your Healthcare
03.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science -

Leeds Metropolitan University
03.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Greenwich
09.2012 - 09.2015

Foundation Degree in Arts -

University of Creative Arts
09.2011 - 09.2012
Ellena Poxtone