Jackie Sharp

• To carryout holistic assessments for patients that are living with a life limiting illness .
• Individualised care planning
• Review/evaluate care plans to ensure that the individual needs of patients are being met, this includes their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs .
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, both with patients and their families .
• Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Pain management/symptom control. This includes administering medications , S/C and IM injections, Setting up syringe drivers for symptom management.
• Wound care , this included fungating advanced cancer wounds .
• Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
• Participated regularly in professional development to enhance knowledge and nursing skills.
• Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Participated regularly in professional development to enhance knowledge and nursing skills.
• Comforted families, showing empathy and compassion when loved ones and died . Made referrals to the counselling and berhevment services.

• Conducted home visits for housebound patients.
• Delivered compassionate care, supporting patients to be cared for safely within their home environment.
• Developed personalised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
• Support and educate patients that are living with a chronic illness/life limiting illness
• To expand my knowledge on long term conditions; this included understanding self management and how I could support patients with this and the impact of these conditions on individuals and their families.
• Monitoring clinical observations. Recognising deteriorating patients and escalating concerns to GP's paramedics.
• Wound care - all aspects of wound care , including compression bandaging and VAC dressings
• Successfully running clinics, including ; compression , Doppler and catheter clinics.
• Administering medications via IV , S/C and IM injections. Setting up syringe drivers and administering medication via a feeding tube .
• Supporting and teaching patients, family and care home staff to Monitor patients CBG and safely administer insulin . Recognise symptoms of Hyper/ hypoglycaemia and how to respond safely if this occurs
• Palliative assessments - Recognising a deteriorating patient and to arrange urgent equipment /care packages to support patients to remain safe and supported in their home environment
• Assisted families with end-of-life care decisions for peaceful transitions.
• Actively participated in professional development activities to stay updated on latest practices.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary team for seamless service provision.

• Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
• Upheld dignity and privacy of residents during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
• Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
• Conducted two hourly checks at night, ensuring patients were comfortable .
• Repositioned patients that were unable to do this independently, to help ensure pressure ulcers did not develop.
• Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
• Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
• Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
• Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Shown professionalism at all times when dealing with sensitive situations around end-of-life care, offering emotional support to families as well as residents themselves.

• Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
• Helped maintain a safe environment for all residents, reducing risk of falls or injuries.
• Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
• Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
• Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
• Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
• Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
• Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
• Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
• Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
• Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.

• Photographed new born babies on the maternity ward at the Leicester Royal infirmary .
• Working
• Good organisational skills
• To work autonomously
• Developed good communications skills with parents .
• Handled new born baby's safely with care .
• Developed a good eye for detail.
• Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.

Worked as a classroom assistance in a primary school, supporting a child with autism .

Provided a Positive attitude to learning following the year 5 and 6 curriculum .

Offered support and reassurance when needed, however encouraged independence .

Remained calm in challenging situations

Being able to recognise when a child is becoming unsettled and positively focussing on distraction techniques