Jennifer McLean

• Resuscitation officer overseeing 284+ sites nationwide including high, medium and low security psychiatric units.
• Implemented Deteriorating Patient Focused Training to Cygnet staff (Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Support Workers) in pre-hospital settings Together with delivery of BLS, ILS, EFAW and Ligature Rescue training.
• Provided resuscitation simulation facilitator training (content and delivery).
• Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to promote safe, appropriate patient-centred care using scenario based assessment.
• Designed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for improved staff understanding and clinical performance.
• Assessed and audited data insights to advise on performance gaps and learning opportunities for presentation to resus committee and implementation of improvement programmes based on lessons learned.
• Liaised with multi departments and MDT to ensure highest standards of care and professionalism.
• Worked in collaboration with Directorate of Nursing and Head of Nurse Education to formulate training packages for Scenario Based Education.
• Analysed training requirements at individual, team and organisational level together with head of Learning and Development.
• Responsible for policy compilation and updates, inline with most current evidence based clinical guidelines ensuring compliance with CQC reporting.

• Provision of exemplary support to 50+ customers/clinicians in Operating Theatres, Critical Care and ward-based environments.
• Educated and supported anaesthetic staff in provision of airway management and difficult intubation.
• Demonstrated respect, compassion and professionalism to maintain high standards for diverse patient groups.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals for excellent care continuity.
• Built networks with partner services for improved patient care provisions. Including detailed reporting.
• Built CRM records to track territory performance.
• Presented new product lines to key medical and healthcare professionals.
• Developed strong understanding of NHS procurement processes to boost sales.

• Worked within maternity services to provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women, babies and their families.
• Worked 100% autonomously in practice to deliver effective and relevant care inline with clinical guidelines.
• Implemented development plans for junior colleagues to increase skills capacity.
• Formulated and implemented preceptorship programme.
• Managed caseloads of women with specific or specialised needs appropriately, using all relevant resources available and ensuring training needs are met to enhance performance.
• Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances whilst remaining actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
• Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes whilst maintaining confidentiality and patient dignity.
• Listened actively to clients with non-judgemental approaches, applied knowledge of cultural backgrounds and adapted communicating style to suit individuals.

Skills included: Venepuncture, Cannulation, Drug Administration, Vaginal Examination, Catheterisation, Obstetric Emergency Management, Neonatal Resuscitation, Episiotomy, Blood Transfusion, Theatre Scrubbing, Vaginal Suturing, Adult Life Support, Fetal Monitoring.

• Worked autonomously in practice.
• Demonstrated leadership skills essential for effective management and communication with various services.
• Clinically triaged via telephone- (Particularly during COVID-19 Pandemic whereby home births were suspended and on call midwives were not permitted to attend.)
• Used current guidelines and ever changing protocols to accurately triage each individual woman in safe and effective ways with increased performance outcomes.
• Provided clinical support to 999 and 111 call handlers within SECAMB EOC where midwife input was needed, sometimes providing telephone support for delivery at home and being responsible for upgrading or downgrading ambulance resources to make effective use of resources available.
• Spoke to crews on scene at maternity jobs to establish and assist with advice and appropriate course of action.
• Liaised across 4 different hospitals within three NHS trusts to provide comprehensive cover for women and families.
• Record keeping
• Audited vital statistics to analyse performance and manage improvement within professional settings.
• Time management in order to triage and prioritise workload based on clinical need and resources available.
• Liaised with all members of multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate pathways of care.