FIONA GRAY
Summary
As a Senior Staff Nurse in a busy Medical Assessment Unit , I feel well placed to pursue a career within Primary care as a Practice Nurse. I am often the nurse in charge within the department therefore confident with patients, medical emergencies and managing workload. Through working closely with patients and doctors, I have consolidated good knowledge in many health presentations.
I have demonstrated enthusiasm for learning by undertaking Modules in Diabetes and Patient Assessment in my own time, and keen to expand on this.
With almost 10 years experience in Critical Care where I cared for the most unwell patients, and now In MAU which also includes the GP Out of Hours Service patients, I am often the first point of contact for Triage and assessment.
I consider myself to be reliable, hardworking, and adapt to changes positively , with the ability to work well independently and within a team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Assessment Unit - Senior Staff Nurse
NHS GG&C
Vale of Leven
01.2020 - Current
- Assessment and Immediate management of patients presenting to an acute care setting requiring medical review and treatment initiation.
- Patients present to MAU with general medical conditions including Chest Pain, AF / Palpitations, Seizure, COPD, Collapse, Cellulitis, DVT, PE, General Decline, UTI, Headache, Dizziness, Acute Confusion,
- Prioritising care depending on acuity and managing patient flow whilst ensuring patient safety. Identify deteriorating patients and respond appropriately
- Holistic assessment of patients including Physical Examination , Observations. ECG, Venipuncture ,Cannulation , Blood gas sampling and interpretation.
- Medication administration - Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous and Oxygen therapy.
- Wound management and documentation.
- Health Promotion
- Support Resuscitation team as by carrying the cardiac arrest page. ILS trained.
- Accurate Documentation of all aspects of care, interventions and outcomes.
- Manage admissions, discharges and inter hospital transfers
Critical Care - Registered Nurse
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Clydebank
02.2011 - 02.2020
- Plan , Implement and evaluate care for level 2 and Level 3 patients in and Intensive Care and High Dependency Settings.
- Patient group included post cardiac arrest, cardiac and thoracic surgical, Heart transplant, BI VAD, ECMO
- Work with specialist equipment including Ventilators, Intra-aortic balloon pumps, Haemofiltration, Nasal High Flow, CPAP, Arterial and central lines and monitors.
- Cardiac Rhythm analysis and monitoring
- Catheter care, Naso gastric feeding and care. Skin Care.
- IV infusion
- Palliative Care support for both patients and relatives
Education
SCQF Level 9 - Diabetes Care and Prevention
University West of Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire 09/2024 - 12/2024
Bachelor of Nursing Studies - Nursing: Major Illness Assessment and Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 04/2021 - 12/2021
SCQF Level 9 - Critical Care
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 10/2012 - 02/2013
Bachelor Of Nursing / Distinction - Nursing
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 09/2007 - 07/2010
Skills
- Sound knowledge of normal and abnormal observations ( BP, HR O2 monitoring) and contributing factors for abnormal findings
- Phlebotomy and cannulation, Injections, Urinalysis, ECG
- Fundamentals of Chronic disease , processes , complications and deterioration
- Immediate Life Support trained
- Ability to work autonomously , manage own workload and in a timely manner
- Good communicator with patients and colleagues
Affiliations
- I regularly attend the gym and fitness classes, aswell as learning Gol
- I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going on trips and holidays
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
Certification
Full Drivers Licence
Professional Registration
Registed with Nursing and Midwifery lCouncil
NMC Pin No: 07I1174S
Expiry Date: October 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assessment Unit - Senior Staff Nurse
NHS GG&C
01.2020 - Current
Critical Care - Registered Nurse
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2020
SCQF Level 9 - Diabetes Care and Prevention
University West of Scotland
09/2024 - 12/2024
Bachelor of Nursing Studies - Nursing: Major Illness Assessment and Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
04/2021 - 12/2021
SCQF Level 9 - Critical Care
Glasgow Caledonian University
10/2012 - 02/2013
Bachelor Of Nursing / Distinction - Nursing
Glasgow Caledonian University
09/2007 - 07/2010