Janet Findlay
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Summary
Adept at enhancing patient care, I leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion at Seabrooke Nursing Home. Specializing in medication administration and patient advocacy, I significantly contributed to staff development and patient satisfaction. My approach integrates critical thinking with empathetic patient interactions, ensuring high-quality, holistic care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Seabrooke Nursing Home
2010.05 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Diploma In Higher Education - Nursing
London South Bank
United Kingdom 01.2007
Access To Health And Social Care - Health Studies And Science
Newham College of Further Education
Stratford 07.2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-Term Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Evaluations
- Home care
Certification
Level 3 Certification in Palliative Care
NCFE LEVEL 3 Certification in the Principles of End of Life Care
BTEC Diploma in Intermediate Care
Person Centre Care Planning
Syringe Driver
Supervision Training
People Handling and Risk Assessment
Adult Safeguarding
Medication Training and Administration of Medication
Epilepsy Awareness
NGT Insertion, BGT Care, PEG Care and RIG CARE
Safe Practices in Home Oxygen
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seabrooke Nursing Home
2010.05 - Current
Diploma In Higher Education - Nursing
London South Bank
Access To Health And Social Care - Health Studies And Science
Newham College of Further Education