ISLA ROBINSON
London
Summary
A highly skilled and autonomous Registered Nurse and Qualified Clinical Educator (DET 2024) with a proven track record in high-acuity cardiothoracic care and community nursing within GSTT and the private sector. Expert in Digital Health integration, acting as an Epic EPR Super-User to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient safety. Specialist in chronic disease management and the application of pedagogical frameworks to staff development. Seeking a Band 6 position within Digital Primary Care or Clinical Education to utilize advanced teaching skills and clinical leadership to improve patient outcomes and staff retention.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)
2024.01 - 2026.04
- Manage a complex community caseload independently, providing high-level autonomous assessments and admission avoidance interventions.
- Serve as an Epic EPR Super-User, training peers on digital documentation and ensuring 100% compliance with Trust digital safety standards.
- Utilized DET 2024 training to mentor junior staff and students, conducting bedside teaching on wound management and clinical escalation using SBAR.
- Collaborated with MDTs to streamline home-based recovery protocols for post-surgical patients, reducing hospital readmission rates.
Adult Nurse to Cardiothoracic Ward
London Bridge Hospital (HCA Healthcare)
2023.06 - 2024.01
- Delivered advanced post-operative care for TAVI and complex cardiac surgeries, managing chest drains and haemostasis.
- Performed advanced clinical skills including 12-lead ECG interpretation, ABGs, venipuncture, and IV drug titration.
- Acted as a lead advocate in MDT rounds with Consultants and RMOs to ensure equitable access to bespoke care plans.
Health Care Assistant (Nursing Support)
Cleveland Clinic London
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Maintained high standards of patient hygiene and mobility during the commissioning phase of a world-class private facility.
- Supported senior clinicians in vital sign monitoring and fluid balance management within an acute surgical setting.
Education
Diploma in Education and Training (DET) - Level 5
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
BPP University
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Biology
Skills
- Digital Tools: Epic EPR Super-User, Digital Wound Care, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Clinical Skills: Cardiac Post-Op Care, Neurovascular Assessment, Extravasation Management, Catheterization, and Haemostasis Management
- Professional Interests: Writing articles on healthy lifestyles, digital health blogging, and mentoring nursing students
- Personal Interests: Marathon running
References
Reference: Available on request.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Clinical Education: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET).
- Curriculum Design: Expert in designing competency frameworks and Teach-Back patient education.
- Digital Health: Epic EPR Super-User proficient in remote patient monitoring, virtual triage, and digital wound review.
- Clinical Leadership: Expert in A-E Assessment, NEWS2, RESTORE2, and complex care escalation.
- Chronic Disease Management: Specialist knowledge in Cardiothoracic recovery, Palliative pathways, and preventative health education.
Timeline
Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)
2024.01 - 2026.04
Adult Nurse to Cardiothoracic Ward
London Bridge Hospital (HCA Healthcare)
2023.06 - 2024.01
Health Care Assistant (Nursing Support)
Cleveland Clinic London
2022.08 - 2023.06
Diploma in Education and Training (DET) - Level 5
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
BPP University