Emilia Nowakowska
Worcester,Worcestershire
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a robust skill set in medication administration, wound care, and vital sign assessment. Demonstrates leadership through effective staff supervision and duty delegation, ensuring optimal patient care. Proficient in person-centred care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards. Adept at managing high-stress situations and providing empathetic palliative care, while maintaining meticulous medical records and conducting thorough health assessments. Proficient in auditing and ordering monthly medications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Night lead nurse
Bondcare
Worcester, Worcestershire
2021.10 - Current
- Led team of nurses for effective management of patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering a team-oriented environment.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, minimising risk to patients and staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient health status regularly, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Promoted an environment of learning with regular staff workshops and seminars.
- Improved patient care by implementing new protocols and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, specialists, relevant hospital departments and families regarding patients' progress.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families to provide emotional support and information about conditions and treatments.
- Developed nursing schedules for optimal staffing levels.
- Advocated for patients' rights; ensured that patients were made aware of their medical options.
- Enhanced nursing skills with ongoing professional development courses.
- Provided high-quality patient care to ensure satisfaction and wellbeing.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Student Nurse
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Worcester, Worcestershire
2021.02 - 2021.04
- Provided care to patients based on their care plan
- Accurately monitored and recorded observations on patient's condition, identified and assessed care needs
- Carried out risk assessments
- Administered medication
- Recorded medical information
- Planned, implemented and evaluated patient care
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families
Care Assistant
St. Stephens Care Home
Worcester, Worcestershire
2015.10 - 2018.09
- Assisted residents with limited mobility or physical disabilities
- Assisted with washing, dressing, toileting and all aspects of hygiene and personal care
- Upheld and adhere to relevant legislation
- Reported any issues or concerns to senior staff and Home Manager
Care Assistant
Henwick Grange Nursing Home
Worcester, Worcestershire
2012.10 - 2015.09
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity
- Ensured the environment was maintained to the highest safety standards, prioritising safe systems of work across all tasks
- Helped individuals with activities of daily living, consistently encouraging independence and self-belief
- Completed documentation of care and patient activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Worcester
Worcester 2021.09 -
Master of Science - Teaching
University of Bydgoszcz
Bydgoszcz, Poland 2000.06 -
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring and assessment
- Catheter monitoring
- Charting and reporting
- Leadership
- Staff supervision
- Person-centred care planning
- Health assessments
- Understanding of Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Managing high-stress situations
- Palliative care empathy
- Knowledge in pain management
- Medication Administration
- Medical records maintenance
- Care plan management
- Duty delegation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Workload prioritisation
- Patient record auditing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night lead nurse
Bondcare
2021.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Worcester
2021.09 -
Student Nurse
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
2021.02 - 2021.04
Care Assistant
St. Stephens Care Home
2015.10 - 2018.09
Care Assistant
Henwick Grange Nursing Home
2012.10 - 2015.09
Master of Science - Teaching
University of Bydgoszcz
2000.06 -