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Jennifer Hopkinson

Goring By Sea,West Sussex

Summary

In 2015 I made the decision to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse following my experience working as a Healthcare Assistant for three years in a hospital setting. During this time, I gained valuable exposure across various clinical areas, including Medical and Surgical settings. This role sparked a deep interest and genuine passion in caring for others, ultimately inspiring me to advance my career and undertake my Nursing Honours Degree.


I would describe myself as confident, enthusiastic and a dedicated individual. I approach my work with a positive attitude and a strong sense of pride in the nursing profession. I am reliable, well organised and able to manage my responsibilities effectively. I always ensure my tasks are completed within an appropriate timeframe and to a high standard at all times. I am highly responsive to changes in a patients condition, and manage this accordingly.


Over the past 7 years as a Registered Nurse, I have experienced and developed a broad range of clinical skills, and my experience has been vast across multiple ward and community settings. The settings I have experience in range from Haematology, Gastroenterology, Cardiac, General Medical and Surgical Wards. I have completed several competencies whilst working as a Registered Nurse. I adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain a professional approach at all times.


I have frequently taken on the role of the Nurse in Charge in my role as a Registered Nurse on acute wards, which has strengthened my ability to prioritise, lead and manage both the ward and team members. This has included appropriately delegating tasks according to skill mix and patients needs. I have had the opportunity in my current role to extend my clinical training and knowledge, this is something I wish to pursue further in my career development.


I am ready to take on the next step in my career, I am eager to take on a greater responsibility. I am passionate about making a difference and I wish to support and guide others in their professional development. I am deeply committed to developing high quality patient centred care and have a genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning. I take great satisfaction in sharing knowledge with others and supporting their development. I strongly advocate for evidence-based practice and consistently strive to uphold the highest standard in all aspects of my work.

I know my dedication and passion for learning and leadership will enable me to make a positive contribution to the team I join.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Registered Nurse

Goring Hall Hospital, Circle Health Group
Goring By Sea, West Sussex
11.2024 - Current
  • Administration of Oral,IM, IV Medications in a Surgical Setting
  • Recording and responding to patients vital signs
  • Female Catheterisation
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Leadership, taking charge of the shift
  • Delegating members of staff and assigning appropriately according to skill mix
  • Audits
  • Recognising and responding to a patients change in condition
  • Responding to complaints
  • Teaching members of staff clinical skills when required
  • Mentoring Student Nurses and Junior Nurse


Band 5 Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Trust, Worthing Hospital
Worthing, West Sussex
10.2018 - 09.2025
  • Monitoring patient vital signs
  • Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration in an acute setting
  • Administration and preparation of Oral, IV, IM Medications
  • Experience in caring for patients with NJ, NG Tubes and PEG
  • Providing patients with patient centred and holistic care
  • Personal hygiene and skin integrity management
  • Taking charge of the shift when required to in an acute ward setting
  • Liaising with members of the MDT to discuss patients conditions and plan of care
  • Mentoring Student Nurses and supporting members of the team when needed
  • Delegating tasks to members of the team and delegating appropriately according to skill mix
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Female Catheterisation
  • Documentation


Agency Nurse

Verve Homecare
Littlehampton, West Sussex
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Medication preparing and administration, Oral and PEG administration
  • Mental Health Experience
  • Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy Care
  • Pressure area care, focusing on skin integrity in the community
  • Supporting with families and liaising with community teams

Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals Trust, Worthing Hospital
Worthing, West Sussex
05.2012 - 09.2018
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Management of skin integrity
  • Assistance with meal times
  • Monitoring and recording Vital signs and escalating concerns to my Registered Nurse

Apprentice Rostering Administrator

University Sussex Hospitals Trust
Worthing, West Sussex
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Customer Service
  • Liaising with Nurse in charge and matron on extra shifts
  • Assisting ward team with management of rostering systems
  • Experience with Excel and Word Document

Education

BSc Honor's Nursing Degree - Adult Nursing

University of Greenwich
Greenwich, London
03/2015 - 09/2018

Access to Health Studies - Health Studies

Northbrook College
Worthing
09/2013 - 09/2014

Business Studies - Business

Northbrook College
Worthing
09/2012 - 09/2013

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy Year One

Chichester College
Chichester
09/2011 - 09/2012

BTEC - Travel and Tourism

Worthing College
Worthing
09/2010 - 09/2011

GCSEs - Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Science, Physical Education,Drama, ICT

The Towers Convent School
Upper Beeding
08/2010 -

Skills

  • Adult Life Support Trained
  • Immediate Life Support Trained
  • Highly responsive to Patients Clinical Deterioration
  • Mentorship
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Time Management
  • Able to prioritise effectively
  • Taking Charge of the Ward
  • Appropriate Delegation
  • Excellent Documentation Skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience in responding to complaints and management
  • Female Catheterisation
  • Experience in Care and Management of Stoma
  • Experience in Management of PEG, NJ/NG Tubes, Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy
  • Competent in Blood Product Preparation and Administration in the acute hospital setting
  • Administration and Preparation of Oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous injections
  • Aseptic Technique Skills
  • Evidence Based Practice Driven
  • Ability to provide Rationale at all times
  • Experience in the preparation, Administration & Management of Syringe Drivers in the Hospital setting


Relevant Courses in Progress

Level 6, Recognising and Responding to the Adult Deteriorating Patient

Due to finish in November 2025



Timeline

Senior Registered Nurse

Goring Hall Hospital, Circle Health Group
11.2024 - Current

Agency Nurse

Verve Homecare
07.2023 - 04.2024

Band 5 Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Trust, Worthing Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2025

Apprentice Rostering Administrator

University Sussex Hospitals Trust
09.2012 - 09.2013

Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals Trust, Worthing Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2018

BSc Honor's Nursing Degree - Adult Nursing

University of Greenwich
03/2015 - 09/2018

Access to Health Studies - Health Studies

Northbrook College
09/2013 - 09/2014

Business Studies - Business

Northbrook College
09/2012 - 09/2013

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy Year One

Chichester College
09/2011 - 09/2012

BTEC - Travel and Tourism

Worthing College
09/2010 - 09/2011

GCSEs - Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Science, Physical Education,Drama, ICT

The Towers Convent School
08/2010 -
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