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Emily Cross

Caerphilly County Borough

Summary

Dedicated Staff nurse with almost 2 years experience working within an acute hospital environment, specialising within cardiology. Skilled in patient assessment, cardiac rhythm monitoring, phlebotomy and cannulation, with a strong focus on health promotion and patient education. Experienced in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, managing time effectively, and performing well under significant pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with commitment to delivering safe and effective patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Staff Nurse - Band 5 Cardiology

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive and continuous nursing assessments, and manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for eight patients per shift.
  • Provide a high standard of nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
  • Administer medications across a variety of routes including IV administration with the use of pump devices.
  • Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate individualised care plans.
  • Deliver health promotion advice to patients, encouraging positive lifestyle changes and referring them onto appropriate services such as cardiac rehabilitation.
  • Mentor and support junior staff and student nurses within clinical practice.
  • Skilled in phlebotomy and cannulation.
  • Promote employee health through running a flu vaccination campaign.
  • Maintains legible and accurate patient records in accordance with record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Always adheres to the NMC code of conduct and practices within the NMC scope of professional practice, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Utilised clinical skills in wound management, enhancing healing and recovery rates.

Health care support worker

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Supported patients with personal hygiene needs, such as washing, dressing and toileting, whilst maintaining privacy, dignity and respect.
  • Monitored and recorded patient observations reporting any decline to the registered nurse
  • Adapted well to different ward environments and patient needs, demonstrating flexibility within various teams.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene, safety and infection control.
  • Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance physical strength and recovery of patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
09.2020 - 09.2023

BTEC Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Crosskeys College
09.2018 - 09.2020

GCSEs -

Newbridge Comprehensive School

Skills

Training

  • Immediate Life Support - Resuscitation Council UK
  • Venepuncture and cannulation - ABUHB
  • TAVI Nurse Champion - CAVUHB
  • Safeguarding Adults Level 3 - ABUHB
  • Administration of IV medication - ABUHB
  • Flu Vaccination Champion - ABUHB





Timeline

Staff Nurse - Band 5 Cardiology

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
09.2023 - Current

Health care support worker

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
02.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

University of South Wales
09.2020 - 09.2023

BTEC Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Crosskeys College
09.2018 - 09.2020

GCSEs -

Newbridge Comprehensive School

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