Emma Watson
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
I am a registered nurse with over 20 years experience and 10 years as a nurse practitioner / advanced clinical practitioner.
I have worked with cardiology, acute medicine, urgent treatment centre and General practice.
I am committed to delivering high quality patient centred care in dynamic health care environments.
My comprehensive clinical skills, developed through years of practice and continuous professional development enable me to access diagnose and manage complex patient conditions across the care continuum.
I bring a blend of advanced clinical knowledge and leadership abilities, regularly collaborating with MDTs to improve patient outcomes, enhance service delivery and drive clinical excellence.
I work to a high degree of autonomy while ensuring patient safety and holistic care.
I am passionate about education and actively mentor the student physician associates.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Mountview Practice
Fleetwood
12.2022 - Current
- Provide directed clinical care for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems by utilising history taking, physical examination and clinical decision making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan partnership with the patients (and their carers where applicable) during surgery consultation and home visits.
- Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments.
- Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations, CXR and uss when necessary.
- Perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
- Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
- Full document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans following local and national guidelines.
- Communicate with colleagues in the practice, PCN and hospital specialists to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information to improve the quality of patient care.
- Deal regularly with hospitals, consultants and other health care professionals and other community organisations to refer / consult on specific cases.
- Provided health / disease promotion and prevention advice alongside analysing and actioning diagnostic test results.
- Develop integrated patient centred care through appropriate pathways.
- Under taking home visits with patients who have multiple co-morbidities and complex health conditions presenting with acute illness and to prevent hospital admission
- Using Klinik telephone triage to assess patient symptoms and then plan their need for review with the most appropriate clinician
Nurse practitioner
Bloomfield Medical Centre
Blackpool, Blackpool
01.2018 - Current
- Managing urgent and same-day ACP appointments.
- Assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and routine presentations - in line with national and local policies and practice/ network guidelines.
- Provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating sound understanding of issues related to identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of client group whilst working autonomously
- Providing clinical triage and on-the-day demand support.
- Initiating referrals and escalation where appropriate.
- Prescribe medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
- Work with patients to support concordance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions.
- Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated smoother clinic operations by effectively managing patient flow.
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Training post for ACP role on AMU /SDEC.
- The TACP will work in SDEC and Acute Medicine and will have knowledge to supervised / independently provide healthcare to patients of diverse and undetermined caseload, who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentations and who are acutely unwell.
- The role encompassed the four pillars of practice in line with the Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England. The pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, evaluation and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies.
- To develop an extended scope of practice beyond their primary profession including assessing and managing referrals to SDEC, referring to other specialties, requesting and interpreting radiological imaging and other investigations commonly required, performing procedures including arterial blood gas sampling, paracentesis and lumbar punctures.
- Evaluate own practice, and participate in multi-disciplinary service and team evaluation, demonstrating impact of advanced clinical practice on service function and effectiveness, and quality.
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures to verify suspected cases of chronic disease.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Efficiently assessed and triaged patients presenting to SDEC within target timescales.
- Led training sessions for new staff to enhance service delivery.
Cardiac Specialist Nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool
03.2014 - 08.2020
- Working as an independent practitioner, taking a full history and physical examination.
- To assess patients with the following referral criteria, acute cardiac chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, life threatening arrhythmias, cardiac arrest.
- Emergency assessment of patients presenting for a primary percutaneous intervention (PPCI), facilitation of patient pathways to ensure treatment target times are met.
- A focused history must be taken from the patient; this will include identification of cardiac risk factors and clinical examination.
- Documentation of findings will be documented on the designated assessment proforma including: 12 lead electrocardiogram interpretation, request of appropriate bloods, chest X ray request, differential diagnosis ascertained.
- Managed emergency situations calmly; provided immediate medical attention.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, improving overall patient wellbeing.
- Develop, maintain and deliver an educational program for staff on the diagnosis and treatment of AMI/ACS.
- Data is collection on patients who are diagnosed as an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and a Non-ST segment myocardial infarction. This data is collected via the royal college of physician’s database – Myocardial Infarction National Audit Project (MINAP).
- Develop and maintain clinical/nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Provide ALS - managing situations calmly.
- Instructor for ALS.
- Enhanced patient comfort with attentive service during recovery periods.
Clinical Nurse (equivalent to ward sister)
Ramsay Healthcare
Brisbane, Queensland
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Greenslopes Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Healthcare. A flagship hospital ensuring patients receive the best possible care and service from admission to discharge. The hospital serves the veteran community and the private market.
- Coronary Care Unit - Clinical Nurse
- Ensure professional nursing standards are maintained, not only through the APHRA, but also the Ramsay way.
- Attend meetings and filter the information to ward level.
- Performs delegated duties from the Nurse Unit Manager at a high standard.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to deliver efficient services.
- Offered support and counselling services helping families comprehend the illness trajectory and its impact on the patient's life course effectively.
- Took charge of discharge planning aiding smooth transitions from hospital to home setting.
- Documented accurately all aspects of patient care contributing towards coherent medical histories.
- Implemented individualised care plans resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Dealt compassionately with end-of-life cases leading to dignified deaths.
Ward Sister - CCU
Basildon and Thurrock
Basildon, Essex
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 310,000 residents of South West Essex. The specialist cardiothoracic centre offers diagnosis and treatment for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Roding ward has an 8-bedded high dependency unit and 16 elective beds for angioplasty. Roding ward is also the regional heart attack referral centre where patients from across the Essex region are admitted directly to the CTC and will undergo specific treatment for the type of heart attack they are having In September 2009 Essex Cardiothoracic centre launched the PPCI service with a nurse coordinating the heart attack referral phone.
- To assume managerial responsibility for the ward in the absence of the ward manager, including the preparation of off-duty rotas.
- Coordinated patient treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- To assist in the planning, co-ordination and management of human, financial and physical resources within the Cardiology/Cardiology HDU.
- To delegate appropriately and supervise the clinical work of nursing and ancillary staff, to ensure the highest standard of patient care and adherence to Trust policy.
- Collect statistical information and carry out audit as required in relation to the service, and attend educational audit process for the unit.
- To participate in induction programmes, mentorship, preceptor ship and clinical supervision as required.
- To actively participate in clinical teaching as required and support junior staff in achieving the targets identified within their own professional development plans.
- To participate in induction programmes, mentorship, preceptor ship and clinical supervision as required.
Junior staff nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, Lancashire
11.2005 - 08.2008
- Newly qualified staff nurse on CCU
- Develop knowledge and experience to assess cardiac rhythm and electrocardiography changes to enable more effective care for the patients.
- Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.
- To know how to effectively manage patients post myocardial infarction and to follow and adapt the Blackpool Teaching Hospital MI protocol to meet the needs of the individual patient
- Prioritise patients and work loads.
- To acknowledge potential problems with patients and act upon them quickly.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills whilst educating families about patient conditions.
- Assisted senior nursing staff to ensure smooth running of daily operations.
- Dispensed prescribed medications safely to prevent adverse drug events.
- Performed basic nursing procedures such as IV insertion and blood draw-enhanced efficiency on the ward.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Education
Generic instructor course for ALS -
Resuscitation Council UK
Liverpool 09.2019 - 09.2019
Nurse Practitioner BSc (Hons) -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2014 - 09.2016
Non medical Prescribing -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 02.2018 - 09.2018
Heart Failure: from Hospital to Home -
RBWH Education Centre, Australia
10.2011 - 12.2011
Mentorship Preparation -
University of Essex
Colchester 01.2009 - 05.2009
Diploma of higher education in adult nursing -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 10.2002 - 10.2005
Developing competency in Coronary Care -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2006 - 06.2007
Critical care nursing skills -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2006 - 06.2007
Degree -top up modules -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2007 - 05.2008
Gynaecology Assessment & Examination -
M&K update
Preston 02.2025 - 02.2025
Advanced Clinical Practitioner -
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2020 - 12.2022
Assessment of the Child in Primary Care - Online - -
M&K
07.2024 - 07.2024
Skills
- Time management in emergencies
- Administration of medications
- Multitasking under pressure
- Pharmacological treatments application
- Prioritising patient safety
- Strong communication with colleagues
- Exhibiting empathy in practice
- Communication with families
- Proactive learning approach
- Self-Reflection and improvement
Timeline
Gynaecology Assessment & Examination -
M&K update
02.2025 - 02.2025
Assessment of the Child in Primary Care - Online - -
M&K
07.2024 - 07.2024
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Mountview Practice
12.2022 - Current
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 12.2022
Advanced Clinical Practitioner -
University of Central Lancashire
09.2020 - 12.2022
Generic instructor course for ALS -
Resuscitation Council UK
09.2019 - 09.2019
Non medical Prescribing -
University of Central Lancashire
02.2018 - 09.2018
Nurse practitioner
Bloomfield Medical Centre
01.2018 - Current
Nurse Practitioner BSc (Hons) -
University of Central Lancashire
09.2014 - 09.2016
Cardiac Specialist Nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
03.2014 - 08.2020
Heart Failure: from Hospital to Home -
RBWH Education Centre, Australia
10.2011 - 12.2011
Clinical Nurse (equivalent to ward sister)
Ramsay Healthcare
06.2010 - 01.2012
Mentorship Preparation -
University of Essex
01.2009 - 05.2009
Ward Sister - CCU
Basildon and Thurrock
09.2008 - 04.2010
Degree -top up modules -
University of Central Lancashire
09.2007 - 05.2008
Developing competency in Coronary Care -
University of Central Lancashire
09.2006 - 06.2007
Critical care nursing skills -
University of Central Lancashire
09.2006 - 06.2007
Junior staff nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2005 - 08.2008
Diploma of higher education in adult nursing -
University of Central Lancashire
10.2002 - 10.2005