Holly Batts
Deal,Kent
Summary
I am a registered nurse with extensive expertise in advanced communication, life support, and trauma care. Demonstrates critical transfer skills and medication administration proficiency, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. I have strong decision-making abilities and a deep understanding of safeguarding for adults and children underpin a commitment to high-quality care. I am experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health crises, and substance misuse. I aspire to further enhance patient care through continued professional development and innovative practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Margate, Kent
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate expert assistance for deteriorating patients beyond ITU within various hospital departments such as Emergency Department and Maternity Department.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment, promoting wellness and health education,
- Manage complex caseloads efficiently whilst maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members in multiple specialities leading to improved patient care.
- Contribute to hospital emergency resuscitation team and management of medical emergencies and cardiac arrest situations whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner
- Assisting with audits and research projects in ITU and wards to elevate patient safety and care standards
Junior Surgical Sister
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Margate, Kent
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored delivery of patient care for over 30 patient's per shift, including implementation of care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social services and other external agencies, facilitating smoother transitions at point of discharge
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills whilst supervising staff up to 12 members daily activities, allocation of tasks and supervision of patient's
- Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
- Converted and managed an acute High Dependency ward during COVID-19 with high risk patient's with high oxygen demands
Staff Nurse
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Margate, Kent
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Competently administered medication in line with prescriptions and local policy
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Explained medical/surgical procedures to patients, fostering understanding and trust.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments, treatment changes and anticipated prognosis
- Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
- Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills
University of Greenwich
LondonBachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Canterbury Christ Church University
CanterburySkills
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Immediate Life Support
- CRITICAL Transfer Skills
- Medication Administration
- Strong decision making abilities
- Strong understanding of Safeguarding for adults and children
- Extensive experience caring for individuals with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health crisis and substance misuse
- Deescalating tense situations
Certification
- Current NMC Registration
- Driving licence holder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
08.2021 - Current
Junior Surgical Sister
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
01.2019 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
09.2016 - 01.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills
University of Greenwich
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Canterbury Christ Church University