Helen Lavine

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.

• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
• Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
• Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
• Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
• Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
• Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
• Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
• Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
• Concurred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
• Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Utilised benchmarks to examine patient safety practices.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
• Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
• Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
• Planned and prioritised highest levels of care for residents, consistently anticipating next stage of care.
• Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
• Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
• Reviewed administration procedures for patient discharge, implementing improvements for waiting time reductions.
• Increased staff satisfaction by introducing social activity programs to maintain morale and boost engagement.
• Facilitated research into [Area of study] and compiled information for technical papers.
• Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.

• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.

• Supported deputising in absence of Ward Manager by attending [Type] meetings and facilitating cascade training.
• Advised senior management on methods to apply best practice within clinical leadership.
• Upheld standards of nursing care for 34 ward patients by leading multidisciplinary team as exemplary role model.
• Cared for acutely unwell patients and complex cases by employing range of clinical skills including ALS,, ILS and AIM.
• Assisted senior management to increase ward capacity rate by implementation of safe staffing tool.
• Monitored ward staff performance and conducted detailed annual appraisals to identify skills and knowledge gaps and arrange appropriate training.
• Oversaw smooth running of elective surgical ward for 10 years.
• Acted as visible and reliable point of contact on elective surgical ward to discuss issues, queries and concerns with colleagues, regarding patients and family members.
• Supported wards to achieve [Type] objectives and participated in activities to promote high quality care and enhance patient experience.
• Managed team of 35 nurses and healthcare assistants for 3 years.
• Facilitated reviews through patient chart audits, inventory and supply management, medication inventory management and biohazard management. Maintained patient medical record confidentiality compliance. Oversaw patient care, unit operations and nursing protocols.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
• Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Communicated with external departments to ensure critical patient admission into correct department.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Actualised interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, G-tubes, peg tubes, colostomies, JP drains and Tru-close drains. (During the pandemic when we had medical patients)
• Leveraged nursing processes to identify patient needs.
• Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
• Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols.
• Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
• Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 35 nurses.
• Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
• Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals and communicate with patients and caregivers to drive patient advocacy objectives.

Setting up of the service within the hospital as this was a new role in the hospital

Attending clinics for both surgical and oncology patents requiring treatment for a potential or confirmed gynaecological cancer diagnosis.

Weekly attendance at MDT meetings at the local NHS trust to review and plan ongoing cancer care for patients, involving Surgery , Chemotherapy, pathology review, radiology review, other nurse specialists and radiotherapy.

Plan and refer to palliative care and hospice teams as necessary,

Ensure chemotherapy treatment booked and planned in accordance with patients plan of care and response to treatment

Work closely with the oncology team and maintain excellent communication skills at all times

Ensure all patients personal and treatment information was completed and up to date

Respond to patient calls in a timely manner to maintain the service

work using a holistic approach to ensure each patient had an individual plan of care and patient journey throughout there diagnosis and cancer treatment

• Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Worked on a ratio of one nurse 5 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
• Managed high-volume caseloads of up 10 patients per shift.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• 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.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
• Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.