Emily Townsend
Aspley Guise,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
Although this is my first job application in retail, I can use my transferrable skills of being a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy to this job.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
clinical band 6
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, City of London
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Advised patients and community members on diet, activity and disease prevention.
- Prepared official health documents and records.
- Directed and coordinated nurse, assistant and specialist activities.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with colleagues to provide quality care.
- Discussed test results with patients or family members.
- Analysed records, reports and test results to diagnose medical condition of patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to plan and provide treatment.
- Reviewed medical journals and conducted research to increase knowledge of medical issues.
- Collected, recorded and updated medical histories, examination results and other patient information.
- Consulted and collaborated with other physicians to plan and provide patient treatment.
- Administered non-intravenous medications following treatment guidelines.
- Assessed patient progress and responses to treatments.
- Explained procedures and discussed prescribed treatments with patients.
- Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Administered, stored and handled medication within outlined regulations.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
- Recorded incidents promptly, escalating to senior nursing staff for assistance.
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity throughout treatment and care.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care for thorough reference.
Junior Sister
Musgrove Park Hospital NHS Trust
Taunton, Somerset
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of [Number] nurses.
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
- Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit coordinating supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Recorded incidents promptly, escalating to senior nursing staff for assistance.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity throughout treatment and care.
- Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care for thorough reference.
- Maximised preventative care utilisation to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
- Administered, stored and handled medication within outlined regulations.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
- Met frequent patient monitoring requirements through strategic workload planning.
Staff Nurse Band 5, Critical Care
Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil, Somerset
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration and initiating immediate emergency care.
- Maintained accurate records of care to facilitate smooth and effective ward operations.
- Trained, mentored and led 1-5 staff to deliver high-quality care.
- Achieved and maintained positive staff morale, fostering good relationships with patients, visitors and other departments.
- Led treatment updates with patients and families using patient-friendly terminology.
- Maximised junior staff productivity, effectively completing preparatory work for relevant procedures.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Performed high-quality patient care for a 10-bed establishment, covering 1-2+ patients per shift.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for [Number] patients.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Followed NHS procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
- Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Administered, stored and handled medication within outlined regulations.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care for thorough reference.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity throughout treatment and care.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Recorded incidents promptly, escalating to senior nursing staff for assistance.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
- Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.
- Maximised preventative care utilisation to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Met frequent patient monitoring requirements through strategic workload planning.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
Staff Nurse Band 5
Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil, Somerset
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration and initiating immediate emergency care.
- Reviewed administration procedures for patient discharge, implementing improvements that resulted in [Number]% waiting time reductions.
- Maximised junior staff productivity, effectively completing preparatory work for relevant procedures.
- Documented incidents on patient management systems in real time to maximise efficiencies.
- Performed high-quality patient care for a 30-bed establishment, covering 8-15+ patients per shift.
- Trained, mentored and led 6 staff to deliver high-quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of care to facilitate smooth and effective ward operations.
- Led treatment updates with patients and families using patient-friendly terminology.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Achieved and maintained positive staff morale, fostering good relationships with patients, visitors and other departments.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Followed NHS procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for [Number] patients.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - critical care nursing level M
University of the West of England, Bristol
Bristol 09/2015 - 09/2016
post graduate qualification - mentorship
Plymouth University
Plymouth 09/2016 - 07/2017
Diploma of Higher Education - advanced diploma in adult branch nursing
University of Southampton
Southampton 09/2006 - 06/2009
A-Levels - chemistry biology history of art music
King's Bruton
Bruton 09/2003 - 06/2004
GCSEs - English literature English language maths higher tier science double DT music art RE
King's Bruton
Bruton 09/1999 - 07/2004
Skills
- Stock management
- Food hygiene and safety
- Display assembling
- Stock rotation
- Safe product storage
- Display maintenance
- Accurate product labelling
- Discarding expired goods
- Stock replenishment
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Step-stool safety
- Customer service
- Shelf repairs
- Stock checks
- Stockroom cleanliness
- Stockroom assistance
- Barcode scanning equipment
- Garbage disposal
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Quality standards
- Stockroom organisation
- Step-ladder safety
- Product rotation
Languages
French
Intermediate
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
clinical band 6
Barts Health NHS Trust
04.2018 - 11.2020
Junior Sister
Musgrove Park Hospital NHS Trust
08.2017 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse Band 5, Critical Care
Yeovil District Hospital
07.2012 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse Band 5
Yeovil District Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2012
Diploma of Higher Education - critical care nursing level M
University of the West of England, Bristol
09/2015 - 09/2016
post graduate qualification - mentorship
Plymouth University
09/2016 - 07/2017
Diploma of Higher Education - advanced diploma in adult branch nursing
University of Southampton
09/2006 - 06/2009
A-Levels - chemistry biology history of art music
King's Bruton
09/2003 - 06/2004
GCSEs - English literature English language maths higher tier science double DT music art RE
King's Bruton
09/1999 - 07/2004
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