Hannah Noakes
Malton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Professional Profile
Experienced Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience across a broad range of healthcare settings, including medical wards and community care for older people. I have extensive experience in dementia care, managing and de-escalating challenging situations, and having sensitive, difficult and often emotive conversations with patients, families and colleagues.
One of my key strengths is my ability to build strong, therapeutic relationships with the people I care for. I take genuine pleasure in getting to know patients as individuals, understanding what is important to them and taking the time to build trust and rapport. I believe that developing this relationship is central to providing compassionate, personalised and high-quality care.
I am passionate about supporting the development of others and particularly enjoy educating and mentoring student nurses and junior members of staff. I strive to lead by example, promoting high standards of professionalism, compassion and patient-centred care.
I take great pride in delivering a consistently high standard of patient care while maintaining effective time management and prioritisation skills. I am calm, approachable and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Nurse Team Leader
Nimbuscare- Community Frailty Team
York, North Yorkshire
2023.10 - Current
- In addition to duties of nursing team
- Supervised junior staff and handled one-to-one appraisals alongside return-to-work interviews.
- Directed referral triage and organised team caseload allocations to maintain consistent coverage.
- Chaired MDT meetings to strengthen patient outcomes and coordinated nursing team duties.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
Registered nurse
Nimbuscare-Community Frailty Team
York, North Yorkshire
2016.12 - 2023.10
- Conducted CGA-based patient assessments to guide coordinated geriatric care.
- Chose interventions that prevented unnecessary hospital attendance and supported independent home care.
- Hold Respect/ DNAR conversations and discussed advance care planning where appropriate
- Identified deteriorating patients early and initiated timely MDT escalation.
- Managed referrals and escalations to relevant MDT members and other clinicians.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Deputy Ward Sister
York Hospital
York, North Yorkshire
2014.04 - 2016.12
- Led regular ward meetings to maintain open communication across staff.
- Built an improved work atmosphere through team spirit and collaboration.
- Managed nursing team activities to support efficient ward operations.
- Kept staff training current to strengthen nursing skills and patient safety.
- Monitored staff performance and completed annual appraisals to spot skill gaps.
- Coordinated daily ward operations to support patient flow and timely discharges.
Registered Nurse
York Hospital
York, North Yorkshire
2009.03 - 2013.04
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Healthcare Assistant
York Hospital
York, North Yorshire
2002.12 - 2006.03
- Provided daily personal care with eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting support.
- Monitored and protected pressure areas during routine repositioning and hygiene tasks.
- Tracked food and fluid intake daily to maintain safe nutrition and hydration.
- Followed infection control procedures consistently to support safe ward environments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and escalated concerns to nursing staff when needed.
- Replenished medical ward stock levels to keep supplies available for patient care.
- Worked with nurses to coordinate comprehensive care and support smooth recovery.
- Assisted with all personal care tasks while maintaining comfort and dignity.
- Performed manual handling tasks using hoists, turntables, and walking aids safely.
Education
Student mentorship
Mentorship Preparation Programe
University of YorkDiploma of Higher Education - Nursing (Adult)
University of York
2006.03 - 2009.03
Bachelor of Arts - English with History
University of Sunderland
1998.09 - 2001.06
A-Levels -
Fulford School
YorkGCSEs -
Fulford School
York Skills
- Patient Assesment
- Medication Administration- all routes
- PEG/NG feeds and maintenance
- Administration IV/SC fluids
- Male/female/Suprapubic Catheterisation
- ECG recording/interpretation
- Woundcare
- Care of pressure areas
- Oxygen administration
- Immunisation delivery
- Communication with family
- Blood transfusions
- Venepuncture/cannulation
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient record management
- Infection prevention and control
- Palliative Care
- Caseload management
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading, baking, history, jigsaw puzzles and walking my dog
Certification
EnCOP certification (Enhanced Care of Older Persons- 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Team Leader
Nimbuscare- Community Frailty Team
2023.10 - Current
Registered nurse
Nimbuscare-Community Frailty Team
2016.12 - 2023.10
Deputy Ward Sister
York Hospital
2014.04 - 2016.12
Registered Nurse
York Hospital
2009.03 - 2013.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing (Adult)
University of York
2006.03 - 2009.03
Healthcare Assistant
York Hospital
2002.12 - 2006.03
Bachelor of Arts - English with History
University of Sunderland
1998.09 - 2001.06
Student mentorship
Mentorship Preparation Programe
A-Levels -
Fulford School
GCSEs -
Fulford School