Emma Williams

working within an MDT to provide active rehabilitation to those with neurological conditions including GBS, stroke , MS,MND and many more Skills revisited include PEG, tracheostomy care ,seizures and recognising neurological deterioration New skills include being aware of OT, SALT and physiotherapy therapy and ensuring this is applied by the nursing team to enhance the recovery pathway

Managed audits including medication and care plan audits

• Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.

• Optimised outcome of complex patient cases, liaising effectively with doctors and [Type] health care providers.
• Ensured patient safety, performing pre-admission assessments to prevent risks and ensure smooth transition to residing at Hillside Court. These are then reviewed on a minimal monthly basis and updated accordingly .
• Communicating effectively across the team to communicate needs of residents, changes to policy and any highlighted discrepancies such as shortfalls in the recording of documentation that are required to be addressed
• Being aware of audits, conducting and reviewing these to enhance patient safety and satisfaction of exemplar healthcare
• Completing and following up referrals to external professionals within both the NHS, social care and safeguarding
• Acting as an advocate for residents within my care and sign posting both themselves and relatives to relevant services and support groups
• Implementing support for staff addressing knowledge deficits and enhancing patient care by organising drop in training sessions
• Supporting staff within the workplace as required as well as performing PDRS and return to worm interviews
• Ensuring the smooth running of each unit allocated by applying the above and clinical nursing skills as documented within previous jobs to this role
• Engaging in educational courses of interest which currently includes MHA, medication management and leadership
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• Responsible to provide effective and efficient nursing within both acute and rehabilitation settings where a nursing ratio deficit occurred. predominantly within Yorkshire hospitals
• ● To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• ● To consistently organise and deliver high standards of individualised patient care whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
• ● To be responsible for helping to co-ordinate shifts, maintaining effective leadership through ensuring good communicative relationships with colleagues and residents/patients.
• ● To be accountable for one's own practice and for the delegation of care given to more junior colleagues. Being aware of the news algorithm and acting accordingly
• Supervise overseas and nursing students delivering knowledge and skills accordingly
• ● Being the first point of contact for patients and family members when they have any concerns and answering their queries appropriately and effectively as required.
• Keeping myself updated with relevant training and applying new practices and policies within the workplace.
• Being responsible to provide patient education and ensure secondary care services are in place prior to discharge

Skills

Basic and immediate life support

IV administration and cannulation

Enteral feeding

Non invasive ventilation

Cardiac monitoring

Trauma related services delivery

Wound care

Sepsis and news awareness and implementation

Assessment and triage

Diabetes training including sliding scales and fixed rate scales

• Provided holistic patient centred care to those with acute and chronic mental health conditions in a 22 bed low secure rehabilitation unit. This included those with a forensic history.
• Trained and mentored Junior Nurses in nursing best practices, helping them to consistently meet care plan objectives.
• Drove continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, conducting and implementing nursing research within physical, mental and learning disability sectors .
• Liaised with primary and secondary healthcare services to address both acute and chronic health care needs of the patients by initially providing health assessments
• Addressed self harm of patients and acted accordingly
• Ensured physical observations were conducted and reviewed regularly or as required in acute situations
• Provided ideas to improve the delivery of treating physical health needs of those within the unit
• Organised and delivered health education and promotion groups including health and lifestyle, diabetes , cardio vascular disease and addictions
• Took charge of the day shift organising staff and the daily routines including ensuring safe staffing levels and observations of patients were implemented as required dependent on the mental well being of themselves.
• Provided medications in accordance with the NMC being responsible to monitor reactions to psychotropic drugs through physical health monitoring .
• Discussed the emotional disturbances of patients with the RC and MDT .Implemented supportive observations as required
• Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients. Remained trained within RIT training and used these techniques if absolutely necessary
• Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient care plans and reviewing these on a monthly basis
• Optimised patient outcomes by acting as a liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and external professionals . This included providing patient recovery and progress to external professionals within ward rounds and assessments
• Informed patients of section 132 rights and MOJ decisions to provide protective measures. Referred them to advocacy as required
• Responsible as a primary and associate nurse for 6 patients this included providing emotional support through sessions, writing reports and attending tribunals, CPAS and CTR meetings.
• Responsible as a primary and associate nurse for 6 patients this included providing emotional support through sessions, writing reports and attending tribunals, CPAS and CTR meetings.
• Aware of safeguarding concerns and highlighting these to the team . Referring to relevant services and writing statements as required

▪ Responsible for providing relief nursing care within various settings to a diverse range of clients, this has mainly consisted of hospitals within Yorkshire

Duties as per current relief role

Duties as per current relief job role

Responsible to provide relief support work within various settings for individuals with complex care conditions including learning disabilities, physical health needs and mental health conditions.

• Encourage autonomy within decision making of activities of daily living and future care decisions .
• Deliver inclusion and self promotion in the community through either supporting individuals with attending employment or social groups. This varied from minimal emotional support to full assistance with their ADLS.
• Being responsible for implementing ,delivering and reviewing care plans
• Provided medications as per policies and training
• Escalated concerns i.e. safeguarding , health concerns as required
• Remained trained in complex care such as tracheostomy training, enteral feeding and care of cystic fibrosis .

• Worked within an MDT to effectively deliver treatment and recovery to those within my care .
• Provided treatment of thrombolysis controlling patients parameters of blood pressure and Glasgow coma scores to try and establish if further strokes may occur
• Safe administration of medications as per NMC code
• Mentored students to build their knowledge and skills , confidence to ensure the delivery of safe patient centred care
• Provided enteral feeding for patients deemed at risk of aspiration ad referred to nutritional services . Provided sip tests to assess swallow .
• Formulated and delivered care plans relevant to allocated patients, updating these accordingly to the physical and mental progress of the patient.
• Communicated with families about their relative and medical plans/progress rehabilitation potential
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.

• Supported members of a self advocate group predominantly delivering health promotion to those with learning disabilities within Bradford district.
• Ensured equality , diversity and inclusion was maintained throughout the role
• Planned and delivered health groups to address health deficits within the learning disability community. This included annual GP health check up promotion by forms of presentations, videos and easy read leaflets.
• Supported and facilitated members to compose presentations they could present to the community and external professional groups
• Adapted communication skills to the needs of the individual and/or their families
• Collaborated with other disability groups within the local council , police and NHS to help promote fairer services for those with disabilities

• Worked within a multi disciplinary team to help contribute to assessing and treating individuals with acute mental health conditions aged above 65
• Provided holistic centred approach to those within my care and adapted my carer skills to the needs of the client
• Worked both to my own initiative and within a team proactively to ensure a collaborative smooth running of the ward to provide a safe and effective environment for those being treated within the unit
• Ensured all professional training was kept up to date and applied within the unit
• Was prepared to move around the hospital and provide relief care to wards which required staffing levels to be improved

• Achieved the skills to both assess and implement effective moving and handling practices within Leeds Mental Health trust. Reducing sick days due to injury from moving and handling incidents and safeguarding patients a
• Providing mandatory training sessions to NHS employees delivering current legislation and policies
• Provided visits and advised areas such as nursing homes and wards how to safely care for patients whilst following the correct legislation and guidelines by training and advising staff within these areas
• To help advise the NHS on the most appropriate moving and handling equipment for their clinical areas
• To help investigate moving and handling complaints/ RIDDOR concerns
• Helping to educate individuals on safe desktop working practises

• Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.
• Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners.
• Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
• Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoilage or contamination of foods.
• Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team. and bar staff for smooth efficiency operational running of the establishment
• Worked efficiently and promptly to provide food service in a timely manner, which was visually presented to a high standard

bar maid duties as stated prior role

• Worked as part of a team to provide food and beverage services to a wide diverse group of customers .
• Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitising the areas
• Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
• Achieved customer care by effective communication both verbally and non verbally

as previous roles

• Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling or storage.
• Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
• Talked to patrons about dietary issues and food allergies and prepared meals that met their needs.
• Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
• Maintained and cleaned all kitchen appliances including grill, stove and oven.
• Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
• Planned and prepared food products orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Mentored more than 5 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.