FRADRECK SHUKE
Walsall,West Midlands
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in self-reliance and leadership skills. Demonstrates excellent time management and conflict management abilities, ensuring effective team collaboration and communication. Proficient in risk assessment and medication administration, with a commitment to enhancing interpersonal and social skills. Aspires to leverage these competencies in a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Bank Nurse
NHS Professionals
Walsall, West Midlands
09.2013 - 02.2025
- Assessment of care needs and development of programs of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate
- Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their mental health and wellbeing
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team (MDT) in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication
- Awareness of teamwork within clinical area to ensure efficient running of ward
- Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as appropriate
- Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Championed implementation of evidence-based practice within nursing team.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
Agency Nurse
Ambition 24 Nursing Service Ltd
Walsall, West Midlands
01.2012 - 01.2018
- To lead shift, allocate and supervise work during span of duty
- One to one observations for mental health clients admitted in general hospitals
- Administer medication as and when necessary
- Respecting, promoting and adhering to all organisational policies
- Assisting in implementation and evaluation of individualized programs of care
- Monitoring that patients/ clients are being cared for in safe environment
- Handled emergency situations swiftly, reducing risk factors significantly.
- Managed rapidly changing situations with calm professionalism, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated families about disease management and prevention strategies to enhance family coping skills.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within healthcare system to safeguard their interests.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within healthcare system to safeguard their interests.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Supported mental health patients through therapeutic communication techniques, improving their overall wellness.
- Developed individualised care plans for improved patient experience.
- Administered patient medications to improve health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly with accuracy, detecting anomalies promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive medical assessments with thoroughness, guiding treatment decisions effectively.
- Took charge of wound dressing changes, preventing infections or complications.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining safe environment for patients.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining safe environment for patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care provision.
Registered Bank Nurse
Huntercombe Centre Hospital
Oldbury, Sandwell
11.2012 - 02.2016
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate agreed plan of care
- Building and maintaining sound therapeutic relationships with patients and their families/careers
- Carrying out admissions, managing care, transfer and discharge of patients
- Conducting clinical reviews with multidisciplinary teams
- Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
- Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
Registered Nurse
NHS Fife
Durnfermline, Fife
03.2006 - 08.2012
- Supervised night- shift as one registered nurse on duty
- Provided patient care in unit, observing patients’ progress with medication, treatment and rehabilitation' revised shift documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness of forms and monthly reports
- Confer with doctors and other care team members on treatment plans for various patients
- Interacted with families/ carers of service users to discuss care plans and otherwise address any concerns
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
HCA
Four Season Limited
Cumbernauld
05.2005 - 03.2006
- Providing all personal care and attention for each resident and to follow Activities of Daily Living, in accordance with planned care
- Assisting Qualified nurses in their performance of their duties as requested
- Encouraging and assisting residents to participate in leisure pursuits and ensure their social, emotional and spiritual needs are being met
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
HCA
Highfield Group Limited
Stirling, Stirlingshire
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Assisting in implementation and evaluation of individualized programs of care
- Monitoring that patients/ clients are being cared for in safe environment
- Reporting observed changes in clients’/ patients’ physical/ psychosocial needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up to date clinical records to ensure effective communication
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
HCA
Burton Hospitals NHS Trust
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01.2001 - 09.2002
- Performed and carried out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, this included attending to individual’s personal hygiene needs such as washing, bathing, dressing and clothing or with feeding and drinking
- Established and maintained Safe Environment
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Education
BSc - Mental Health Nursing
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2002 - 09.2005
Diploma - Computer Software Support
Speciss College
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 08.1996 - 11.1997
7 GCSE’s “O” Levels - High School Education
Chemukute Secondary High School
Kadoma, Zimbabwe 01.1990 - 06.1995
Skills
- Self Reliance Skills
- Team player
- Excellent time management skills
- Conflict management
- Good Communicator
- Leadership Skills
- Risk Assessment Skills
- Interpersonal/ Social skills
- Medication administration
Affiliations
- Chess,, Football, Travelling, Reading and Listening to Music
Custom
Available on request
Timeline
Registered Bank Nurse
NHS Professionals
09.2013 - 02.2025
Registered Bank Nurse
Huntercombe Centre Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2016
Agency Nurse
Ambition 24 Nursing Service Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
NHS Fife
03.2006 - 08.2012
HCA
Four Season Limited
05.2005 - 03.2006
HCA
Highfield Group Limited
04.2003 - 04.2004
BSc - Mental Health Nursing
University of Stirling
09.2002 - 09.2005
HCA
Burton Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2001 - 09.2002
Diploma - Computer Software Support
Speciss College
08.1996 - 11.1997
7 GCSE’s “O” Levels - High School Education
Chemukute Secondary High School
01.1990 - 06.1995
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