Grace Jane Wangui Smart

Work history

Registered Nurse

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

09.2022 - Current

Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
Helped patients navigate health system by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Managed high-volume caseloads of up to [Number] patients per shift.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans.
Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers and social workers.
Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
Managed IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Updated files using (EPR) electronic health record management systems.
Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
Mentored student nurses.

Health Care Assistant

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

04.2017 - 08.2019

Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.

Health Care Assistant

Principle CareAgency

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

01.2017 - 05.2017

Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.

Healthcare Assistant

Fosse Healthcare

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

09.2016 - 04.2017

Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.

Health Care Assistant

Chestnut Court OSJCT Care Home

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

09.2016 - 04.2017

Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.

Gaming Supervisor

Flamingo Casino, Kenya

Nairobi, Nairobi

09.2012 - 11.2016

Created work schedules for staff, scheduling based on contracted hours, budgets and busy casino periods.
Monitored gaming operations to ensure dealers played fair games and stayed within gaming regulations.
Trained workforce in the latest casino procedures, gaming regulations and safety procedures for the company.
Trained new employees in important matters including gaming procedures, safety regulations and legal matters, keeping in compliance with gaming regulations.
Maintained excellent employee satisfaction by promptly dealing with matters including sick pay, holidays, schedule issues and complaints.
Quickly spotted potential conflicts during operations, promptly defusing situations through effective communication or calling security when required.
Served customers with excellent customer service skills to facilitate positive experiences.
Calculated risk to decide odds and hedge or refuse bets.
Stayed up-to-date on policies and rules to maintain consistency.
Identified and removed cheating players following procedure.
Adhered to ethical code of conduct for gambling.

Summary

Overview

Work history

Registered Nurse

Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Health Care Assistant

Gaming Supervisor

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

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