Hazel Morris
Wigan,Greater Manchester
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 7+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about pre-op and post surgery requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while adhering to the NMC standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Bringing hands-on experience within clinical environments, dynamic skill set and extensive training in both medical fields and surgical.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursing Associate
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Chorley, Lancashire
03.2023 - Current
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Trainee Nursing Associate
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Preston, Lancashire
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Built clinical knowledge and leadership skills to effectively diagnose patients.
- Gained understanding of health inequalities affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Carried out patient assessments with minimal supervision.
- Established immediate and long-term care goals, working with interdisciplinary teams to implement.
- Proactively applied safeguarding principles to maximise patient safety.
- Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health care plans.
- Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
- Planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs.
- Reported accidents, risks and incidents in line with set procedures.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results and registered data on computer system.
- Cleaned and treated patient wounds with guidance from head nurse.
- Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Chorley, Lancashire
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Effectively monitored patient progress, entering progress notes and physical observations into Trust system.
- Performed oral hygiene procedures, also assisted with bed bathing and, personal care, to increase patient comfort.
- Maximised Head Nurse's productivity by effectively preparing trolleys for procedures, utilising aseptic non-touch technique practices to ensure patient safety.
- Delivered feeding and drinking support to patients daily, recording intake on food charts to ensure patient's nutritional needs were consistently met.
- Performed patients' vital signs, promptly reporting early warning scores to Head Nurse to prevent clinical deterioration.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Utilise and use equipment to assist patients to improve and maximise capabilities, resulting increase in early discharges.
- Optimised treatment outcomes by proactively helping patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery.
- Safely transferred patients between wards and departments.
Health Care Support Worker
Guardian Healthcare
Chorley, Lancashire
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Organised social activities and events to build community connections.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
Nursery Nurse
Anderton Day Nursery
Chorley, Lancashire
04.2010 - 10.2016
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
Education
GCSEs C - English
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Bolton 09.1997 - 08.2002
NVQ Level 2 - mathematics
Runshaw College
Leyland 08.2014 - 08.2015
NVQ Level 2 - English
Runshaw College
Leyland 08.2014 - 08.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and education
Enterprise Learning Alliance
Bolton 09.2011 - 09.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare and education
Bolton Community College
Bolton 09.2002 - 09.2003
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 03.2021 - 03.2023
Skills
- Quality patient care
- Clinical observations
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Computer literate
- Practical patient support
- Emotional patient support
- Patient observations
- Patient handling and positioning
- Patient risk assessment
- Stoma care
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-centered care
- Data confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Health assessments
- Vital signs
- Charting and reporting
Timeline
Nursing Associate
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
03.2023 - Current
Trainee Nursing Associate
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
03.2021 - 03.2023
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate
University of Central Lancashire
03.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
01.2019 - 03.2021
Health Care Support Worker
Guardian Healthcare
10.2016 - 01.2019
NVQ Level 2 - mathematics
Runshaw College
08.2014 - 08.2015
NVQ Level 2 - English
Runshaw College
08.2014 - 08.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and education
Enterprise Learning Alliance
09.2011 - 09.2014
Nursery Nurse
Anderton Day Nursery
04.2010 - 10.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare and education
Bolton Community College
09.2002 - 09.2003
GCSEs C - English
Rivington and Blackrod High School
09.1997 - 08.2002
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