
Compassionate professional with a keen interest in ophthalmology and a strong commitment to patient care. I possess skills in administering diagnostic tests and assisting with patient procedures, coupled with excellent communication and organisational abilities. I am confident with all aspects of nursing within cataract surgery care and supporting patients through their treatment pathway. Dedicated to contributing to patient well-being and supporting the clinical team in a registered nurse role.
Complete assessments, plan and deliver therapeutic support and interventions for young people 11-25 on 1:1 basis.
Manage referrals received through system and allocate with the team.
Attend events to promote service with wider public and other services.
Create and deliver group teaching sessions in a variety of settings.
Facilitate and manage drop in sessions at a variety of settings.
Facilitate sexual health sessions including C-card scheme in further education colleges.
Travel across three counties as needed to support service needs.
Complete documentation and input activity into various databases to monitor service.
Attend meetings and liaise with other services and providers.
Manage own diary and workload.
Monitor and run a text support service, giving advice and signposting as necessary, on a rota cover.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
Caring for patients attending for ophthalmic procedures including cataract surgery, retinal surgery, trabeculectomy surgery, oculoplastic surgery and strabismus surgery.
Monitoring stock levels of equipment and drugs, ordering efficiently and storing appropriately.
Assessing patients attending emergency eye clinic.
Working with patients of all ages, including babies, children and families.
Using specialist equipment to assess eyes (OCT machine, eye care device, A-scanner, Keratometer and IOL master biometry machine).
Admitting and preparing patients for surgical procedures.
Keeping accurate records of care and completing care pathways.
Providing pre and post-operative medication and discharge advice.
Assessing patients in pre-op clinics both in person and telephone clinics.
Contributing to the development of cataract treatment pathway to maximise efficiency and performance in the service.
Working within the IVT clinics looking after patients at all stages of their treatment.
Preparing areas prior to any clinical activities, ensuring equipment is checked and ready for use.
Dealing with any clinical or administrative queries from patients
Established patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Using IT systems to manage patient activity and booking appointments.
Using clinical portals to track patient care.
Supporting junior members of the team including students.
Discussing referrals within an MDT.
Assessing individuals with a learning disability within their own homes or care establishments.
Communicating with individuals with a learning disability and their families and carers to provide effective care.
Liaising with members of the MDT and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care is delivered in a timely manner.
Attending meetings and providing information to improve health outcomes.
Making referrals to other services to support the patients.
Managing own caseload of patients.
Supporting a team of nurses to safely manage workload.
Delegating tasks to healthcare support workers and working within a team to achieve the best outcomes.
Working independently and managing time.
Organising my own calendar and effectively managing visits within the community.
Assessing patients in a timely manner within their own homes.
Completing risk assessments.
Liaising with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Reablement care staff, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team where appropriate.
Completing referrals and escalating concerns to the correct service.
Ordering equipment to support patient needs.
Assessing continence needs.
Health promotion and patient and family education.
Supporting patients and their families.
Providing guidance and support to my colleagues.
Working within Canolfan Elfed Inclusion Centre supporting young learners aged 11-19 with a range of additional educational needs.
Supporting pupils with ASD and hearing impairments.
Specialising in working with individuals with Learning Disabilities (PMLD and SLD).
Administering medications.
Administering enteral feed via Flocare Infinity pumps.
Providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy daily.
Using techniques and therapies such as Intensive Interaction, D.Escal8, Atmospherics, Senseology, Resonance board, Tac Pac.
Completion of British Sign Language Level 1.
Disability Awareness training, epilepsy training.
Working alongside speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, specialist teachers, and WellChild Transitional Care Nurse.
Producing communication passports for each pupil in collaboration with individuals, families, and carers.
Taking the leading role when required, delegating tasks, and engaging pupils in activities.
Supporting pupils to participate in sensory activities, and life skills activities.
Providing excellent customer service skills.
Trained fishmonger, counters assistant, stock control assistant, checkout operator.
Responsible for training junior staff members.
Setting up the fish counter displays, preparing fish and meat for customers, serving customers, cleaning down counters.
Monitoring stock levels, using stock control systems, managing rotation of stock.
Collaborated efficiently with team members to maintain smooth store operations.
Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Supporting individuals within their own homes.
Providing personal care, specialist care such as tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and PEG care, use of hoists and specialist equipment.
Suction procedures.
Working alongside other agencies to provide continuity of care. Supporting individuals with a mental health diagnosis, providing art therapy on a daily basis.
Supporting people of all ages including young children and their families.
Offered emotional support through attentive listening, establishing strong rapport with clients.
Adapted quickly to changing needs or conditions of each client; delivered flexible and personalised care accordingly.
Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently; contacted appropriate medical personnel when necessary.
Assisted with daily routines for increased independence of individuals with disabilities.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
Attended SWONS Ophthalmic conference, 1 day, May 2023
Extensive training in ophthalmic practice including:
Patient Group Direction (PGD) competencies for drug administration
Visual Acuity assessments
Biometry measurements
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanning
iCare tonometry measurements
The following training has been gained through Hywel Dda Health Board unless stated otherwise:
Learning Disability Champion training, Paul Ridd Foundation, 1 day, 2022
Make Every Contact Count, NHS e-learning, 1 day, 2020
Treat Me Fairly (Equality), NHS e-learning, 1 day 2020
Positive Behaviour Management, 1 day, 2022
Continence training, Swansea Bay Health Board, 1 day, 2021
WARRN training, 2 days, 2022
Carer awareness, 2025
Consent training, 2025
Dementia training, 2025
Fire Safety level 2, 2025
Moving and Handling level 2, 2025
Violence and aggression, 2025
Fraud Awareness, 2025
Making a Difference training, 1 day,2024
Well-being Champion training, 1 day, 2024
Infection Prevention and Control level 1&2, 2025
Aseptic Non Touch Technique, 2025
Practice Assessor Training, 2 days, 2025
Mental Health First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid Wales, 2 days, 2025
Neurodiversity training, Children in Wales, 2 days, 2025
ADHD Awareness training, Children in Wales, 2 days, 2025
Professional curiosity training, 1 day, 2025
STAR Training (safety, trust and respect), Welsh Women's Aid, 2 days, 2025
Sexual Health training, 1 day, 2025
Safeguarding level 3 Adult and Children, 2 days, 2025
Paediatric life support, 2025
Immediate Life Support (ILS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
National Centre Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Practitioner training, NCSCT, 2026
NCSCT Very Brief Advice training, NCSCT, 2026
NCSCT Mental Health module, NCSCT, 2026
NMC registered, PIN Number 21B0117W
Strong Ophthalmology experience
Keen to develop new skills
Familiar with aspects of private health care
Keen to attend hospital meetings
Happy to travel to alternative sites if required
Accepts responsibility for developing own knowledge and skills
Participate in appraisals regularly
Comply with the Health Care Act 2014 and have a responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients and colleagues
Aware of safeguarding policies and procedures and compliant with safeguarding training
Good knowledge of Microsoft office, outlook, excel, word and power point
Flexible approach to the requirements of the service
Outstanding customer service skills