Harriet Thomas
Yarnton,oxfordshire
Summary
Knowledgeable about delivering high-quality patient care with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Excels in managing complex cases and providing emotional support to patients and families, ensuring high-quality health care delivery. Experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and enhancing patient outcomes. Ready to use and develop leadership, communication, and clinical skills for a Deputy sister role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior staff nurse
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Reviewed and updated patient records accurately for enhanced treatment protocols.
- Coordinated care on my current ward based on patient priorities and requests.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Established and maintained working relationships with patients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities early on.
- Oversee, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients which facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home or further hospital environments.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
Care support worker
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, Oxfordshire
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Supported mobility-impaired patients, fostering independence while ensuring safety.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Retail sales advisor
Debenhams
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Negotiated deals with suppliers that resulted in reduced costs for the store.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
- Upsold accessories and impulse purchases to increase store profits.
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering a positive shopping environment.
- Worked collaboratively with team members, improving overall store performance.
Cafe assistant
Yarnton Garden &Home
, Oxfordshire
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Totalled bills for customers and accepted payment via cheque, currency and card payments.
- Kept the workspace clean for a tidy and hygienic environment.
- Maintained positive environments for customers and staff with enthusiastic can-do attitude.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Children's Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 09.2018 - 08.2021
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Adaptability to change
- Clinical judgement
- Nursing staff leadership
- Basic life support
- Pain management techniques
- Nursing care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Resilience under pressure
- Professionalism
- Care coordination
- Decision making under pressure
- Evidence-Based Practice
Affiliations
- Running
- Shopping
- Eating out
- Socialising with family and friends
Timeline
Senior staff nurse
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
09.2021 - Current
Care support worker
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
11.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Children's Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
09.2018 - 08.2021
Retail sales advisor
Debenhams
06.2017 - 11.2019
Cafe assistant
Yarnton Garden &Home
01.2017 - 09.2017
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