Fiona Halliday
Kirknewton,West Lothian
Summary
I am motivated to advance in my career, and I have a particular interest in cancer detection and health promotion. I believe that with my current management and clinical experience, knowledge and skills as well as my enthusiastic and dynamic approach that I will be an excellent candidate for this role. I am ready to take on the demands and challenges in the role of Skin Cancer Screening Nurse.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh , Scotland
11.2019 - Current
- Deputising for Senior Charge Nurse in their absence. Managing a team of nurses through delegation to implement delivery of person-centred, safe, evidence-based quality care in a fast paced, front door, acute nursing environment.
- Accurately clinically assessing patients using strong clinical observations and patient assessment skills.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Staff Nurse
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh , Scotland
11.2004 - 11.2019
- Acute clinical experience, including acute wards, front door emergency areas, secondment roles in outpatient departments and assisting in a pilot of new surgical procedures. Roles have included caring for patients with cancer, pre and post operative care, bariatric nursing and emergency admissions.
- Assessing and planning care, ensuring that it is of excellent quality and patient-centred.
- Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh01-2004
Skills
- Strong communication, leadership and people management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and can demonstrate an ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure planned care is implemented safely, to a high standard
- Person-centred and compliant with National Standards
- Effectively prioritise workload, confidently make decisions, adapt to unpredictability in demanding situations or environments and manage frequent interruptions
Timeline
Charge Nurse
NHS Lothian
11.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse
NHS Lothian
11.2004 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University