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Emma Newman

Emma Newman

Blythe Bridge,UK

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Summary

Experienced RN and HV prescriber with a strong background in both NHS and private sectors. Proven ability to build relationships and advocate for individuals as a member of multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in disease assessment, complex case management, and health promotion, with a focus on mental and physical health support. Proficient in training, public speaking, and maintaining regulatory standards while ensuring confidentiality and quality assurance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

CHC Assessor

NHS
2020.01 - 2026.04
  • Managed single point of access team as specialist nurse for all age continuing healthcare queries.
  • Assisted in case management of complex cases, including MND patients and their families.
  • Delivered safe and effective care in appropriate settings, ensuring person-centred decision-making.
  • Collaborated with clinical specialisms, primary and secondary care, local authorities, and voluntary sectors.
  • Led MDT meetings and safeguarding initiatives.
  • Maintained accurate records of all assessments to support transparency and accountability.
  • Ensured compliance with data protection laws throughout assessment processes to protect company reputation.
  • Refined assessment processes in collaboration with stakeholders to adapt to changing requirements.

Expert Witness

AMG
UK, Staffordshire
2020.08 - 2021.08
  • Report writing for medico-legal documents.
  • Expert witness in court process.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Director

EJN Care ‘The Farm’ Ability over Disability
2015.01 - 2021.01
  • Assisted adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues in a daycare setting on a working farm.
  • Facilitated programmes promoting personal choice, life skills, and employment preparation.
  • Supported individuals with money management, chores, animal care, crafts, gardening, cooking, and creative arts.
  • Provided one-on-one and group support along with lifestyle and relationship advice.
  • Collaborated with local authorities, voluntary organisations, public and private sectors to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed bookkeeping, accounting, and pension tasks.
  • Recruited staff and coordinated training, safeguarding, and support initiatives.

Trainer

Staffs
2019.01 - 2020.01
  • Delivered training courses on various topics, including epilepsy, venipuncture, Basic Life Support, First Aid, PEG and pressure area care.
  • Stayed abreast of latest industry trends; incorporated these into relevant courses.
  • Facilitated open discussions during sessions, encouraged active participation from attendees.
  • Supported teams in conducting courses related to physical health.
  • Travelled nationally to assist with training packages.
  • Facilitated training sessions for groups of up to 20 students.
  • Maintained essential qualifications and certifications for training delivery.

Lead Physical Health Nurse

Staffs
2017.01 - 2020.01

Worked in a bespoke high secure unit for people with learning disabilities and complex mental health issues who also had forensic history.

Lead nurse for the physical health of individuals and also contributing and using LeDER guidelines.

Developed our strategy during C-19 with limited resources and also to ensure patient and staff health throughout the pandemic.

  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
  • Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
  • Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
  • Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
  • Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.

Clinical Triage Practitioner

Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire NHS Partnership
Stoke on Trent
2016.08 - 2016.12
  • Showcased excellent problem-solving abilities whilst managing unexpected medical emergencies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Developed individualised treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
  • Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members leading to improved patient care.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively during high-stress situations to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
  • Collaborated with patients to develop tailored healthcare plans, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly for timely medical intervention.
  • Managed complex caseloads efficiently whilst maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy, handling sensitive medical data with discretion and adherence to established confidentiality requirements.
  • Developed treatment plans in alignment with patient diagnosis, consistently promoting patient wellness.
  • Facilitated referral process to ensure patients receive specialised quality care.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care.
  • Consulted with patients to address ongoing care or to adjust treatment planning to suit progress.

Disability Assessor

Capita plc
Stoke-on-Trent
2016.03 - 2016.06

Disability Analyst

CHDA for the DWP
Birmingham
2015.07 - 2016.06

Health Visitor

SSOTP-NHS
2001.01 - 2015.06
  • Family centred public health to children and families 0-5 years.
  • Delivered the Healthy Child programme offering universal programme to most families.
  • Universal Plus programme offered to families needing extra support and intervention.
  • Universal Partnership Plus programme offered to families needing further support and intervention due to complex issues and safeguarding.
  • Open, honest and transparent practitioner delivering a service to some of the most deprived families in Staffordshire.
  • Worked alongside and in partnership with the Local Authority and Women's Domestic Refuge.
  • Supported breastfeeding with accredited breastfeeding knowledge.
  • Listening and support visits to new mothers experiencing mental health issues and post natal depression and psychosis.
  • Assess children using Ages and Stages at key developmental milestones.
  • Referrals promptly to other agencies where there are developmental delays or recognised problems.
  • CAMHS Level 2 trained.
  • Worked with children with Autism and ADHD, learning difficulties, genetic conditions, close rapport with CAMHS service.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and interventions in line with legal requirements.
  • MASH secondment looking closely at child protection and safeguarding, using police intelligence, schools and the local authorities information, role explored history of perpetrators and alleged child protection issues.

RN staff nurse

SSOTP
Staffordshire
1994.03 - 2001.01

Varied roles from ward staff nurse on a busy renal medical ward to a community nursing role in the District Nurse arena.

  • Provided palliative care, enhancing quality of life for terminally ill patients.
  • Promoted health education by conducting informative sessions.
  • Took part in multidisciplinary meetings, enabling better decision making on complex cases.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively by applying advanced nursing protocols.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with provision of empathetic care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
  • Monitored vital signs to maintain optimal health conditions in the ward.
  • Provided wound care, aiding in faster healing.
  • Administered medications to ensure speedy recovery for patients.
  • Conducted educational sessions for increased patient awareness about diseases.
  • Delivered holistic patient care fostering a supportive environment in the ward.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Maintained medical records to aid in precise diagnosis and treatment planning.

Education

Adult Nurse - Adult Nursing

Wolverhampton University
UK
09/1991 - 09/1994

Diploma in Higher Education - Adult Nursing

Wolverhampton University
UK
09/1991 - 09/1994

BSc - Public Health/Health Visiting

Wolverhampton University
1 2000/2000 - 1 2001/2001

V150 prescribing - Adult Nursing Health Visiting

Wolverhampton University
UK
09/2000 - 09/2001

Nurse Leadership Programme - Nurse leadership

Warwick University
UK
04/2017 - 11/2017

First Aid Trainer/Assessor IQA - Nursing

Independant Trainer
UK
/2017 - /2017

SafeCert/SCQF level 6 - Teaching

Independant Trainer
UK
/2017 - /2017

Epilepsy and Midazolam Management - Nursing

Independant Trainer
UK
/2017 - /2017

NCFE level 2 Diabetes Management - Nursing

Independant Trainer
UK
/2018 - /2018

Mentor Awareness Level 2 - Nursing

Independant Trainer
UK
/2019 - /2019

AED Level 3 - Nursing

Independant Trainer
UK
10/2017 - 10/2017

MAYBO Accredited plus breakaway - Nursing

Independant Trainer
UK
/2019 - /2019

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Driving skills
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Professional integrity
  • Excel proficiency
  • Audit procedures
  • Report writing
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Team leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Microsoft Office Suite

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • 1993, 1995, Respite care service.
  • 1995, 1998, Jumbulance services

Affiliations

  • Walking my dog Bruno, cooking, listening to music and audiobooks, crafting and art, camper van camping and the great outdoors.

References

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Timeline

Expert Witness

AMG
2020.08 - 2021.08

CHC Assessor

NHS
2020.01 - 2026.04

Trainer

Staffs
2019.01 - 2020.01

Lead Physical Health Nurse

Staffs
2017.01 - 2020.01

Clinical Triage Practitioner

Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire NHS Partnership
2016.08 - 2016.12

Disability Assessor

Capita plc
2016.03 - 2016.06

Disability Analyst

CHDA for the DWP
2015.07 - 2016.06

Director

EJN Care ‘The Farm’ Ability over Disability
2015.01 - 2021.01

Health Visitor

SSOTP-NHS
2001.01 - 2015.06

RN staff nurse

SSOTP
1994.03 - 2001.01

Adult Nurse - Adult Nursing

Wolverhampton University
09/1991 - 09/1994

Diploma in Higher Education - Adult Nursing

Wolverhampton University
09/1991 - 09/1994

BSc - Public Health/Health Visiting

Wolverhampton University
1 2000/2000 - 1 2001/2001

V150 prescribing - Adult Nursing Health Visiting

Wolverhampton University
09/2000 - 09/2001

Nurse Leadership Programme - Nurse leadership

Warwick University
04/2017 - 11/2017

First Aid Trainer/Assessor IQA - Nursing

Independant Trainer
/2017 - /2017

SafeCert/SCQF level 6 - Teaching

Independant Trainer
/2017 - /2017

Epilepsy and Midazolam Management - Nursing

Independant Trainer
/2017 - /2017

NCFE level 2 Diabetes Management - Nursing

Independant Trainer
/2018 - /2018

Mentor Awareness Level 2 - Nursing

Independant Trainer
/2019 - /2019

AED Level 3 - Nursing

Independant Trainer
10/2017 - 10/2017

MAYBO Accredited plus breakaway - Nursing

Independant Trainer
/2019 - /2019
Emma Newman