Elspeth Sneddon
PENRITH,England
Summary
Caring nursing team member with record of success in delivering treatments to community hospital based patients. Brings expert clinical knowledge and judgment to meet strict care standards. Partners with fellow nurses and across care teams to deliver positive patient outcomes.
Brings transferrable skills from over 30 years in the clinical research industry. Highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Customer-oriented with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bank staff nurse
North Cumbria Integrated Trust
Penrith, Cumbria
2023.06 - Current
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Enabled smooth delivery of care.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Guaranteed safe and secure handling of medicines by administering drugs in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Bank Nurse Band 4
North Cumbria Integrated Care
Penrith, Cumbria
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Senior clinical research associate
Clin Trials
York, North Yorkshire
1992.01 - 1992.12
- Monitoring sites across the UK and Europe.
- Supervision for field-based monitors in UK and Europe.
- Training for new CRAs.
- Day to day management and reporting of clinical trials.
Clinical research associate
Clin Trials
York
1989.05 - 1991.12
- Responsible for site selection, initiation, monitoring and close out to FDA and EU GCP standards.
- Reported progress to Lead CRA
Staff nurse
Almsford Grange Nursing Home
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
1988.08 - 1989.04
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
Staff Nurse
St Georges House
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
1984.01 - 1988.07
- Responsible for the care of 40 disabled residents. Including administration of drugs, dressings and other medical needs,
- Sole responsibility for ordering and managing drug supplies and liaison with a local GP.
- In charge of operational aspects of flag days during the summer months in local market towns. Ensured residents were cared for while out of the home.
- Took a number of residents swimming once a week using the homes transport.
Project Manager
Clin Trials
York, North Yorkshire
1993.01 - 1993.09
- Implemented and maintained systems for successful planning and project management.
- Made sure contractual obligations were met ahead of agreed service delivery.
- Led motivated staff to achieve targets.
- Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
- Prepared budgets and proposals for clients.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
University of Cumbria
Carlisle 2021.06 - 2023.01
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Western Infirmary and Gartnaval General, Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City 1979.07 - 1982.10
Skills
- Band 5 registered
- Data confidentiality
- DOLs assessments
- Public Health education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient record management
- Training and development
- Financial risk analysis
Timeline
Bank staff nurse
North Cumbria Integrated Trust
2023.06 - Current
Bank Nurse Band 4
North Cumbria Integrated Care
2022.01 - 2023.05
Registered Nurse - Nursing
University of Cumbria
2021.06 - 2023.01
Project Manager
Clin Trials
1993.01 - 1993.09
Senior clinical research associate
Clin Trials
1992.01 - 1992.12
Clinical research associate
Clin Trials
1989.05 - 1991.12
Staff nurse
Almsford Grange Nursing Home
1988.08 - 1989.04
Staff Nurse
St Georges House
1984.01 - 1988.07
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Western Infirmary and Gartnaval General, Glasgow
1979.07 - 1982.10