Helen Hodges
Didcot, South Oxfordshire,England
Summary
Compassionate and driven professional with proven ability to communicate effectively and provide high-quality patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments. Eager to contribute to positive patient outcomes in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
District nurse team leader
Oxford health
Oxford
- Collaborated with GPs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed wound dressings to promote faster healing.
- Supported palliative care patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Delegated duties efficiently amongst nursing team members for smooth workflow.
- Demonstrated compassionate care in dealing with terminally ill patients.
- Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
- Trained [Number] new and junior nursing staff during onboarding phase.
- Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
- Evaluated ability of existing care plans to cater to complex patient needs, implementing changes as necessary.
- Mentored placement students and staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
Falls Specialist nurse
Oxford health NHS Trust
Oxford
2024.01 - Current
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams for holistic patient care provision.
- Educated patients about their health conditions, promoting self-care and prevention measures at home.
- Conducted detailed health assessments for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Urgent community response clinician
Oxford health nhs trust
Oxford
2022.09 - 2024.01
- Managed patient care by implementing individualised treatment plans.
- Liaised with other healthcare providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Counseled patients on preventative care measures, reduced hospital readmissions rate.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Handled complex cases effectively, ensuring optimal health outcomes achieved.
- Assessed risk of injury and implemented preventative measures to help safeguard patients.
Community nurse
Oxford health
Oxford , England
2020.01 - 2023.06
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records.
- Liaised with carers for better support at home.
- Assisted families with end-of-life care decisions for peaceful transitions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team for seamless service provision.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Education
Maters level module - Frailty
Oxford Brookes university
Oxford 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes university
Oxford 01.2020
Skills
- Geriatric care knowledge
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptable to changing situations
- Self-Reflection
- Promoting health awareness
- Mentoring novices
- Patient observations
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Patient triage
- Clinical assessment
- Patient assessment
- Infection control and prevention
- Blood pressure and temperature testing
- Accurate record-keeping
- Admission avoidance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Holistic care
Timeline
Falls Specialist nurse
Oxford health NHS Trust
2024.01 - Current
Urgent community response clinician
Oxford health nhs trust
2022.09 - 2024.01
Community nurse
Oxford health
2020.01 - 2023.06
District nurse team leader
Oxford health
Maters level module - Frailty
Oxford Brookes university
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes university