Jennifer Cobern
Cavendish,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical judgment and infection control. Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy procedures, wound dressing, and intravenous therapy, ensuring high standards of patient care. Skilled in managing stressful situations and negotiating with patients to improve healthcare outcomes. Experienced in vaccination programme management and childhood immunisations, with a strong focus on preventive health care advice. Committed to advancing healthcare improvement initiatives and chronic disease monitoring while maintaining resilience in challenging environments. New to prescribing but gradually and safely expanding scope of prescribing practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Practice nurse prescriber
Unity- GP federation
Glemsford, suffolk
2025.04 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop care plans.
- Administered vaccinations and medications per established protocols to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated, effective patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on health management strategies and lifestyle modifications to enhance well-being.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in clinical procedures and patient care practices.
- Managed minor illnesses, delivering swift resolution.
- Delivered high quality wound care to expedite healing process.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Prescribed within personal scope to insure best possible treatment for patients.
Junior sister
west Suffolk foundation trust- community team
Sudbury, Suffolk
2022.08 - 2025.04
- Assisted in daily patient care routines and ensured comfort and safety of patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain accurate patient records and reports.
- Supported implementation of care plans by monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of clinical procedures and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain safety standards within community settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate and understanding environment.
- Coordinated referrals to specialist services, ensuring seamless access to necessary healthcare resources.
- Developed personalised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of nursing practice.
- Established rapport with patients, fostered trust and cooperation.
- 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.
- Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality patient care.
- Provided life-saving support to patients in emergency situations.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Hospital at home sister
Southend University Hospital
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
2018.12 - 2022.08
- Managed patient care plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patients' medical conditions and provided appropriate interventions in home settings.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and self-care techniques to promote recovery.
- Documented patient progress and communicated effectively with healthcare professionals to adjust care plans.
- Administered intravenous therapies in patients homes.
- Completed clinical observations and acted appropriately to results.
- Interpreted blood results.
Community nurse
ACE community eneterprise
Colchester, Essex
2017.09 - 2018.12
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in community settings ensuring adherence to health guidelines.
- Developed personalised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address individual health needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and medication adherence promoting overall well-being.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists and community resources enhancing access to necessary healthcare services.
Education
Post graduate - District nursing with v300
University of Suffolk
Ipswich 2023.04 - 2024.04
Post graduate module - Holistic assessment
University of Essex
Colchester 2020.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex 2014.09 - 2017.09
Skills
- Communicating complex information
- Clinical judgment
- Phlebotomy procedure mastery
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Diabetes care knowledge
- Negotiation with patients
- Healthcare improvement initiatives
- Vaccination programme management
- Managing stressful situations
- Preventive health care advise
- Resilience in stressful situations
- Cervical screening competence
- Palliative care principles
- Telephone triage capabilities
- Chronic disease monitoring
- Blood draw technique
- Intravenous therapy proficiency
- Infection Control
- Childhood immunisations
Timeline
Practice nurse prescriber
Unity- GP federation
2025.04 - Current
Post graduate - District nursing with v300
University of Suffolk
2023.04 - 2024.04
Junior sister
west Suffolk foundation trust- community team
2022.08 - 2025.04
Post graduate module - Holistic assessment
University of Essex
2020.01 - 2021.01
Hospital at home sister
Southend University Hospital
2018.12 - 2022.08
Community nurse
ACE community eneterprise
2017.09 - 2018.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anglia Ruskin University
2014.09 - 2017.09