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Georgia Laybourne

Deputy Sister of Head and Neck SDEC
Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

I am a passionate and proactive nursing professional with a strong background in clinical care, leadership, and service improvement. I have successfully led and mentored junior staff, enhancing both the quality of care and team performance. My role in creating the Head and Neck SDEC and multiple transformation projects has significantly improved patient flow and outcomes. I thrive in team environments, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and continuously seek opportunities for professional growth. With a bubbly personality and a genuine love for learning, I am committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while advocating for patients’ needs and contributing to the development of nursing practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6055
6055
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Deputy Sister of Head and Neck SDEC - Full time

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - BH15 2JB
Poole, Dorset
04.2024 - Current

Registration Pin : 21I2846E

  • Oversaw junior staff training, improving the overall quality of care provided on the ward.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations, ensuring thorough assessments were made.
  • Created a Head and Neck SDEC which has positively improved patient care and increases patient flow.
  • Created numerous and successful transformation projects
  • Worked closely with fellow nursing professionals to identify strategies for practice development and improvement.
  • Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
  • Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs; enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, bettering patient treatment.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.

Staff Nurse - Full time

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - BH15 2JB
Poole, Dorset
08.2022 - 04.2024

Registration Pin: 21I2846E

  • Nursed patients who underwent total laryngectomies and taught them how to care for their laryngectomies
  • Used various types of communication to allow my patients to feel heard
  • Nursed tracheostomy patients with free flaps
  • I have detailed airway experience and understand how to handle emergencies in the correct manner
  • Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
  • Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
  • Completed venepuncture and cannulation course
  • Airway trained
  • PEG/NG feeding trained

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth
09.2017 - 09.2022

A-Levels - Double Health and Social Care

St. Peters Sixth Form
Southbourne
09.2015 - 07.2017

GCSEs - English

Glenmoor School for Girls
Bournemouth

GCSEs - Science

Glenmoor School for Girls
Bournemouth

GCSEs - Mathematics

Glenmoor School For Girls
Bournemouth

Skills

  • IV management - 2022
  • Nurse leadership - 2024
  • Tracheostomy trained - 2023
  • Laryngectomy trained- 2023
  • Cannulation - 2023
  • Venepuncture - 2024
  • NG trained - 2022
  • Advanced life support competency - 2025
  • Adult acute and critical care - 2024
  • Clinical assessment - 2025
  • Quality service improvement -2025
  • Risk management and governance 2024
  • Leadership and management 2024
  • Sepsis and deteriorating patient - 2025
  • Dementia champion 2023-2025

Affiliations

  • Running, reading, taking on new projects, spending time with loved ones and meeting new people.

References

Tracy Veal - Clinical lead of SDEC

Poole Hospital BH15 2JB

Contact email: tracy.veal@uhd.nhs.uk

Lucinda Christopher- Current Matron, Manager and current employer

Poole Hospital BH15 2JB

Contact email : Lucinda.Christopher@uhd.nhs.uk

Emma Law - Previous employer as a registered nurse on C4 Head and Neck

Poole Hospital BH15 2JB

Contact email: Emma.Law@uhd.nhs.uk

Charlotte Sheppard -Previous employer as a registered nurse on C4 Head and Neck

Poole Hospital BH15 2JB

Contact email : charlotte.sheppard@uhd.nhs.uk


The curriculum vitae is true and correct as at 15/07/2025

Timeline

Deputy Sister of Head and Neck SDEC - Full time

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - BH15 2JB
04.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse - Full time

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - BH15 2JB
08.2022 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Bournemouth University
09.2017 - 09.2022

A-Levels - Double Health and Social Care

St. Peters Sixth Form
09.2015 - 07.2017

GCSEs - English

Glenmoor School for Girls

GCSEs - Science

Glenmoor School for Girls

GCSEs - Mathematics

Glenmoor School For Girls
Georgia LaybourneDeputy Sister of Head and Neck SDEC