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Elzbieta Szalankiewicz

Liphook,Hampshire

Summary

I'm passionate and dedicated nurse with 15 years of experience. From a young age, I was drawn to the field of nursing, always eager to support those in need. I had my degree completed in 2009 in Poland and I started my first job as a nurse in the Neurology Department.

In February 2012 I made significant decision and I moved to the UK to join my husband were we started our family.

While awaiting my PIN number I was working as a Care assistant in a Nursing Home and I found passion looking after the elderly which I am carrying on as a Registered Nurse.

In my career I'm committed to lifelong learning staying up-to-date with medical knowledge, but also compassion, patience, and dedication to other people.

As a nurse in a care home, my relationship with residents is central to the care I provide. Over the years I have developed a deep understanding of each resident’s individual needs, preferences, and personal history. This knowledge allows me to offer more personalised care, which is one of the most rewarding aspects of working as a nurse.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered nurse

Moorlands Lodge Care Home Avery Collection
Hindhead, Surrey
06.2023 - Current


  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Maintained holistic nursing practices to enhance patient care
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with nursing, care teams and patients
  • Assessed patient care needs, prioritised treatment and ensured patient flow
  • Informed families of ongoing patient progress and medical updates
  • Created comprehensive care plans in collaboration with clinical staff
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Took vital signs and treated wounds.
  • Observed patient reactions and behaviours, escalating issues to senior team
  • Use of EMAR system for medication audit, ordering, receiving disposing and administration prescribed medications and medical products to patients
  • Monitored patient condition and reported regular observations
  • Provided excellent patient-centred nursing care, promoting health and wellbeing
  • Ensured strict infection control standards, minimising cross-contamination risks
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, easing distress for families and patients
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Collected patient medical information and recorded vital statistics
  • Ensured informative shift handovers with clear reporting
  • Collaborated with nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent patient care
  • Administered medication according to strict drug regulations
  • Administered medication for symptom management.
  • Managed medication administration and pain relief strategies for patients
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with doctors and emergency staff to support patient care
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Maintained high standards of patient care with careful oversight of wellbeing
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and standards of care.


Registered nurse

Moorlands Lodge Signature Lifestyle
Hindhead, Hampshire
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Maintained holistic nursing practices to enhance patient care
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with nursing, care teams and patients
  • Assessed patient care needs, prioritised treatment and ensured patient flow
  • Informed families of ongoing patient progress and medical updates
  • Created comprehensive care plans in collaboration with clinical staff
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Took vital signs and treated wounds.
  • Observed patient reactions and behaviours, escalating issues to senior team
  • Use of EMAR system for medication audit, ordering, receiving disposing and administration prescribed medications and medical products to patients
  • Monitored patient condition and reported regular observations
  • Provided excellent patient-centred nursing care, promoting health and wellbeing
  • Ensured strict infection control standards, minimising cross-contamination risks
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, easing distress for families and patients
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Collected patient medical information and recorded vital statistics
  • Ensured informative shift handovers with clear reporting
  • Collaborated with nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent patient care
  • Administered medication according to strict drug regulations
  • Administered medication for symptom management.
  • Managed medication administration and pain relief strategies for patients
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with doctors and emergency staff to support patient care
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Maintained high standards of patient care with careful oversight of wellbeing
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and standards of care.

Registered Nurse

Eastfield Nursing Home
Liss, Hampshire
10.2016 - 05.2018

My role was provide care to residents based on their care plane, monitor and record observations on residents conditions, identify care planning needs, carry out risk assessment, record residents vital signs and medical information, revaluate residents care plan and conditions change, consult and coordinate with other healthcare team members , manage stock of supplies, ensure storage and disposal of medication is carried out to according to the policy, report any issues that arose during each shift. Clinical competencies in venepuncture, urinary catheterization, administration of medication via Syringe driver, administration of medication via PEG, collection of blood and other samples to be send off to laboratory.

Night carer

Valewood House
Haslemere, Surrey
10.2012 - 03.2015
  • Ensured hygiene standards, cleaned and cleared patient rooms per protocol
  • Worked professionally with caregiving team to maintain continuity of care.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Registered nurse

Szpital Wojewodzki Nr. 2 w Rzeszowie
Rzeszow, Podkarpacie, Polska
02.2011 - 02.2012

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Uniwerytet Rzeszowski
Rzeszow, Poland
10.2009 - 07.2011

A-Levels -

II Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Marii Sklodowskiej
Sanok, Poland
09.2003 - 06.2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Zawodowa im. Jana Grodka
SANOK, POLAND
09.2006 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Pain management
  • Wound cleaning and care expertise
  • Admission procedure
  • Adult care
  • First Aid certification
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Chronic wound care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Intake and discharge
  • Empathy towards patients
  • Effective communication
  • Checking oxygen levels
  • Medicine administration
  • Coaching new staff members
  • Bi-lingual in English and Polish
  • Computer literature
  • Emergency protocols
  • Family and patient support
  • MCM and Emar functions expert
  • Managed personal care
  • Infection control standards expert,
  • Medical assessment
  • Diabetes management
  • Colostomy care
  • Active listening
  • Taking vitals signs,
  • Patient management
  • Effective Communication
  • Wound care management
  • Catheterization male / Female/ suprapubic
  • End of life care
  • Syringe driver T34
  • IM, SC injections
  • Managing Controlled Drugs
  • Verification of death
  • Analgesia control
  • Seizure management
  • Create care plans and risk assessments
  • Dementia care
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Classic Massage

Languages

English
Advanced
Polish
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Registered nurse

Moorlands Lodge Care Home Avery Collection
06.2023 - Current

Registered nurse

Moorlands Lodge Signature Lifestyle
01.2018 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

Eastfield Nursing Home
10.2016 - 05.2018

Night carer

Valewood House
10.2012 - 03.2015

Registered nurse

Szpital Wojewodzki Nr. 2 w Rzeszowie
02.2011 - 02.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Uniwerytet Rzeszowski
10.2009 - 07.2011

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Zawodowa im. Jana Grodka
09.2006 - 06.2009

A-Levels -

II Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Marii Sklodowskiej
09.2003 - 06.2006
Elzbieta Szalankiewicz