Giovanni Albano
Stoke-on-trent,staffordshire
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 30+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about acute and critical care requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered staff nurse
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Stoke-on-trent, west midlands
2025.09 - Current
- Aided in the smooth operation of medical equipment, ensuring its optimal functioning.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients to understand their needs better.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- care for patient pre , peri and post operatively for multiple surgical specialities.
- involved in using inotropic support via cvc or peripherally.
- involved in care for patient with multiple airway needs
- involved with patients in need of invasive and non invasive ventilation.
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
locum
united kingdom, united kingdom
2015.12 - 2025.09
- Kept accurate records of treatments provided, ensuring legal compliance and facilitating future reference if needed.
- Recognised potential life-threatening conditions promptly, enabling timely intervention and treatment initiation.
- Made quick decisions under pressure whilst maintaining exceptional standards of care.
- Treated a plethora of injuries from minor cuts to life-threatening situations using expert medical knowledge.
- worked in england and north wales in the care of patient in critical care and accident & emergency.
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
university hospital of northstaffordshire nhs trus
Stoke-on-trent, west midlands
2010.05 - 2015.12
- Conducted assessments on patients' vital signs; ensured stable condition.
- Applied advanced life support protocols when necessary ensuring immediate attention to critical cases.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, easing their transition process.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care in alignment with charting and privacy protocols.
Staff nurse band 5
university hospitals of northstaffordshire nhs tru
Stoke-on-trent, west midlands
2001.02 - 2010.05
- Prepared patients physically and emotionally for renal transplantation surgery, aiding recovery post-operation.
- Enhanced quality of life for renal failure patients through empathetic nursing care.
- Taught family members about home-based peritoneal dialysis techniques, enabling better at-home management of kidney disease.
- Provided expert patient care by administering dialysis treatments.
- Adjusted dialysis equipment settings according to each patient's needs, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs whilst administering hemodialysis treatments, preventing adverse reactions from occurring.
- Ensured safety in the dialysis unit by adhering to strict hygiene standards.
Staff nurse
metropolitan hospital
manila, philippines, n/a
1994.05 - 2001.01
- Adjusted dialysis equipment settings according to each patient's needs, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy.
- Enhanced quality of life for renal failure patients through empathetic nursing care.
- Monitored vital signs whilst administering hemodialysis treatments, preventing adverse reactions from occurring.
- Ensured safety in the dialysis unit by adhering to strict hygiene standards.
- Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters.
- Oversaw dialysis treatment from start to finish.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan Hospital college of nursing
Manila , Philippines 1990.06 - 1994.04
high school -
St. Andrew's Catholic Boys School
manila , Philippines /1986 - /1990
Elementary -
St. Andrew's Catholic Boys School
manila , Philippines /1980 - /1986
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Renal dialysis experience
- Adaptability in crisis situations
- Surgical aftercare
- Emergency care proficiency
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care proficiency
- Multitasking under pressure
- Respiratory care understanding
- Urinary catheterisation
- Blood transfusion procedure knowledge
- End-Of-Life care dignity
- Basic life support
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- Catheterisation
- Phlebotomy
- Diabetes management
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Datix
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Analgesia control
- Specialised feeding administration
- Wound dressing
- Acute and critical care
- Palliative Care
- Infection prevention and control
- Intravenous (IV) line care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Adult acute and critical care
- Taking blood
Timeline
Registered staff nurse
Royal Stoke University Hospital
2025.09 - Current
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
locum
2015.12 - 2025.09
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
university hospital of northstaffordshire nhs trus
2010.05 - 2015.12
Staff nurse band 5
university hospitals of northstaffordshire nhs tru
2001.02 - 2010.05
Staff nurse
metropolitan hospital
1994.05 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan Hospital college of nursing
1990.06 - 1994.04
high school -
St. Andrew's Catholic Boys School
/1986 - /1990
Elementary -
St. Andrew's Catholic Boys School
/1980 - /1986