Francesca John
Heighington,Lincolnshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in team leadership and communication proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional logical problem-solving skills and professional initiative, complemented by a deep sense of empathy and support. Committed to leveraging these core competencies to drive organisational success and foster collaborative environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Palliative Care Nurse
Marie Curie - Rapid Response Service Lincolnshire
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2019.05 - Current
- Provided care and support to palliative patients and families during community crises.
- Assessed symptoms and managed pain and distress in community settings.
- Educated families on disease progression, helping them understand what to expect in final stages of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive palliative care plans.
- Ensured accurate documentation detailing patients' conditions, interventions provided, and progress made towards goals set out in care plan.
- Delivered catheterisation care with safe technique, comfort checks, and monitoring.
- Assessed patients' physical and emotional needs to tailor personalised care plans.
- Alleviated patient suffering through effective pain management strategies.
- Advocated for patients' wishes regarding end-of-life decisions to respect their autonomy.
- Provided holistic, patient-focused care to terminally ill individuals.
Staff Nurse
Thornbury Nursing Services
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2015.01 - 2019.05
- Worked across varying healthcare sectors delivering daily nursing support and care.
- Provided consistent nursing standards through hands-on adaptability and teamwork.
- Applied acute nursing skills to maintain safe, effective patient care delivery.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Staff Nurse
BMI Healthcare, The Park Hospital
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2014.09 - 2015.07
- Admitted, assessed, and implemented care plans for acute surgical and medical patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Provided immediate care for post-surgical patients, monitoring key observations to support recovery.
- Managed and treated surgical wounds using advanced techniques, including VAC therapy and aseptic non-touch technique, to promote healing.
- Led small nursing teams in applying ward policies and adhering to gold standards for patient care.
- Mentored qualified nurses and student nurses during routine clinical practice.
- Ensured smooth operations by communicating information and delegating responsibilities to team members.
- Applied numerical skills for medication calculations and safe administration support.
- Conducted comprehensive monthly ward audits and communicated findings to senior management.
- Compiled detailed reports for junior staff and submitted them to maintain accurate ward records.
Flight Nurse
HM Forces, Royal Air Force
Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
2013.09 - 2014.01
- Completed medical devices training and procedure and policy assessments in aeromed settings.
- Trained hands-on by travelling to 2 locations, supporting civilians and injured personnel.
- Calculated medications and oxygen requirements for aeromed flights, following aviation medicine rules.
- Managed small aeromed teams, planning logistics for global patient repatriation.
- Qualified as a competent flight nurse.
Military Nurse
HM Forces, Royal Air Force
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2008.06 - 2014.10
- Managed immediate post-surgical care and implemented necessary patient interventions.
- Managed surgical wounds using multiple techniques, including vacuum-assisted closure therapy.
- Admitted and assessed acute surgical and medical cases to deliver effective care.
- Applied aseptic non-touch technique during wound care and dressing changes.
- Led small nursing teams to ensure compliance with established policies.
Education
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling
Counselling And Psychotherapy Central Award Body
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2024.03 - 2025.03
Master of Science - Palliative Care
Kings College London – Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care And Rehabilitation
London 2022.01 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2013.02 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2008.09 - 2011.09
A-Levels - Psychology, Geography, English Literature
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2004.06 - 2007.01
Skills
- Advanced palliation knowledge
- Clinical assessment proficiency
- Patient advocacy
- Holistic approach
- Logical problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Communication proficiency
- Professional initiative
- Empathy and support
Certification
- Basic Life Support Apr 2026
- Safeguarding Adults Level 2 Feb 2025
- Syringe Pumps for Registered Nurses Jul 2024
- Verification of Death for Registered Nurses Jun 2024
- Motor Neurone Disease (MND): Meeting the Needs of Patients and their Families Oct 2019
- RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine: Aeromed Training Oct 2013
- Junior Management and Leadership Training Feb 2012
Affiliations
- Reformer Pilates
- Hiking
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling
Counselling And Psychotherapy Central Award Body
2024.03 - 2025.03
Master of Science - Palliative Care
Kings College London – Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care And Rehabilitation
2022.01 - 2024.07
Palliative Care Nurse
Marie Curie - Rapid Response Service Lincolnshire
2019.05 - Current
Staff Nurse
Thornbury Nursing Services
2015.01 - 2019.05
Staff Nurse
BMI Healthcare, The Park Hospital
2014.09 - 2015.07
Flight Nurse
HM Forces, Royal Air Force
2013.09 - 2014.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice
Birmingham City University
2013.02 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Birmingham City University
2008.09 - 2011.09
Military Nurse
HM Forces, Royal Air Force
2008.06 - 2014.10
A-Levels - Psychology, Geography, English Literature
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
2004.06 - 2007.01