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Grace Wilkinson

Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Hessle,East Riding of Yorkshire

Work History

Digital Advanced Nurse Practitioenr

Doctor Care Anywhere
Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire
2024.01 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent patient care, working with history taking, examination and assessment, and differential diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Independent Prescribing

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr Awan & Partners, Orchard 2000, 480 Hall Road
Hull, East Yorkshire
01.2019 - Current
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Assessing undifferentiated conditions and performing history taking and examination, followed by care planning, which includes prescribed where needed for patients.

Urgent Care practitioner

Chcpinc
Hull, East Yorkshire
04.2017 - 12.2018
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
  • Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
  • Assessing acute injuries and providing care and follow up to walk in patients
  • assessing acute minor illness
  • co-ordination with emergency services where patients have life threatening injury or illness.
  • performing suturing and wound care for acute injuries
  • assessing patients who may need x rays using Ottawa rules.

team leader evening nursing service

CHCP
Beverley, East Yorkshire
06.2012 - 03.2017
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
  • Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Facilitated effective decision-making processes within the group through open dialogue, active listening, and consensus-building techniques.
  • Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted risk assessments for each project phase, proactively identifying potential obstacles before they became significant challenges.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • performing patient care within their own homes in the out of hours servce

district nurse

Humber Foundation Trust
Cottingham, East Yorkshire
06.2004 - 05.2012
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions by monitoring patient progress closely, adjusting treatment plans accordingly when needed.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans that facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home settings.
  • Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Endoscopy Nurse

East Yorkshire Hospital Trust
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
09.2002 - 05.2004
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Increased team morale through active participation in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through exceptional communication skills, addressing concerns and providing education on endoscopic procedures.
  • Promoted patient-centered care through the development of individualized nursing care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
  • Upheld patient safety standards by actively participating in regular unit-based huddles to address potential risks and promote best practices.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Science - Community Nursing in The Home

University of Hull
University Of Hull
01.2006 - 09.2008

Diplpoma in Adult Nursing - Adult Nursing

University of Hull
Hull
09.1999 - 08.2002

Master of Science - Minor Illness And First Contact Care

University of York
York
01.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Independent Non Medical Prescribing

York University
York
01.2019 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice

University of Hull
Hull
02.2021 - 01.2024

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Preventive Care
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Acute and Chronic Health Issues
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Written Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Safety
  • Reproductive Health
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Review
  • Medical History
  • Medical History Review
  • Nursing Process
  • Excellent Oral Communication
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • Medical Imaging
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Rights
  • Symptom Analysis
  • Mental Health
  • Breast Examinations and Education
  • Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Diagnose Medical Issues
  • Family Health
  • Clinical Care Standards
  • Geriatric Treatment
  • Chronic Illness Management
  • Patient Observation
  • Disease Processes
  • Prescribe Medication
  • Pelvic Exams
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Pharmacologic Intervention
  • Diagnosis and Evaluations
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Ensuring Patients Comfort
  • Dermatology

Summary

Experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner offers sound judgement and excellent clinical knowledge to triage role. Completes history taking and physical examinations to agreed standards. Solution-focused with excellent problem-solving abilities for reactive, attentive patient support. Motivated advanced nurse practitioner with experience delivering exceptional care standards in pressured practice environments. Meticulous in analysing and interpreting test results for positive decision-making and diagnosis management planning. Collaborative team player aiding productive multidisciplinary operations. Trained Advanced clinical practice and follows strict care standards to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Expertly manages pain and symptoms with safe and optimum treatment regimens. Cares about patients and goes beyond minimums to meet individual needs. Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units. Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analysing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Systmone. Empathetic, focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 6 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid time offCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveWork-life balanceWork from home option
Grace WilkinsonAdvanced Nurse Practitioner