Jennifer Wallis
Durrington,Wiltshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with strong foundation in healthcare and patient support, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Possesses valuable skills in clinical care and community outreach, ensuring comprehensive and empathetic patient interactions. Committed to making a positive impact in the Larkhill Medical Centre Band 5 role.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 5 Community Nurse
HCRG care Group
Amesbury, Wiltshire
2024.04 - Current
- Provides comprehensive nursing care to housebound patients, addressing diverse health needs.
- Delivers compassionate, person centred care, maintaining the optimum outcome for their physical and psychological needs.
- Coordinates patient care strategies to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Demonstrates sensitivity towards cultural diversity in the community served.
- Develops personalised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Collaborated with large multidisciplinary team to provide integrated patient care.
Band 5 Community Nurse
Wiltshireandhealthcare
Salisbury, Wiltshire
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Managed patient care, resulting in tailored support and improved health outcomes.
- Upholding high nursing standards, promoted health and wellbeing of housebound patients through comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to improve patient care.
- Established rapport with patients, fostered trust and cooperation.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards cultural diversity, enhancing patient engagement and trust within the community.
Community IV Therapy Nurse
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Horsham, West Sussex
2018.06 - 2023.12
- Managed patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines, central lines and Portacaths, ensuring adherence to safe practices and minimising risks.
- Adhered to modern nursing standards to ensure safe intravenous antibiotic delivery and protect patient well-being.
- Delivered emotional support to patients undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy, facilitating safe disconnection of chemotherapy pump treatment.
- Managed clinics as a member of a team plus lone working in the community delivering person centred care.
Care Coordinator
Ascot Care domiciliary and live in care Agency
Horsham, West Sussex
2012.02 - 2017.12
- Managed and monitored personalised care plans, ensuring tailored support for each client.
- Oversaw and submitted QMR reports, facilitating timely reviews, care assessments, risk assessments, and health and safety evaluations for all clients.
- Collaborated with carer coordinators, care manager, and registered manager to maintain high standards of care delivery.
- Recorded and updated medication charts for each client in compliance with care protocols.
- Undertook new carer training modules and assessed carers.
- Undertook interviews and training for new carers.
Pharmacy counter assistant
Sainsbury's Pharmacy
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
2007.11 - 2012.02
- Greeted customers and offered knowledgeable healthcare advice to support their health needs.
- Handled patient queries for minor aliments and advised accordingly.
- Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and fulfilling orders to ensure timely service and accuracy.
- Consulted senior pharmacy staff for additional advice on complex patient health queries.
- Managed new stock deliveries ensuring correct drug supplies and safe medication storage.
Registered general nurse
St. Richard's Hospital
Chichester, West Sussex
1991.02 - 2001.12
- Assessed and evaluated patients needs, creating personalised care plans for patients and carried out pre and post operative care.
- Worked as a D Grade and E Grade registered nurse on Surgical, Orthopaedic and private wards delivering high standard of patient centred care.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Delivered patient care focused on comfort and well-being, contributing to positive recovery experiences.
- Assisted in establishing a 16-bedded private wing, collaborating closely with team members to ensure seamless operation.
Education
Return to Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Brighton
Brighton 2018.01 - 2018.06
Pharmacy Counter Assistant - Pharmacy
National Pharmacy Association
Home learning 2008.05 - 2009.05
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
West Sussex College of Nursing And Midwifery
Chichester 1991.02 - 1994.05
Skills
- Clinical care
- Patient health assessments
- Wound cleaning and dressing
- Venepuncture competence
- Infection control
- Quality person centred care
- Diverse clinical experience
- Data confidentiality
- Team and lone working capabilities
- Transferable skills
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Band 5 Community Nurse
HCRG care Group
2024.04 - Current
Band 5 Community Nurse
Wiltshireandhealthcare
2024.01 - 2024.04
Community IV Therapy Nurse
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
2018.06 - 2023.12
Return to Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Brighton
2018.01 - 2018.06
Care Coordinator
Ascot Care domiciliary and live in care Agency
2012.02 - 2017.12
Pharmacy Counter Assistant - Pharmacy
National Pharmacy Association
2008.05 - 2009.05
Pharmacy counter assistant
Sainsbury's Pharmacy
2007.11 - 2012.02
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
West Sussex College of Nursing And Midwifery
1991.02 - 1994.05
Registered general nurse
St. Richard's Hospital
1991.02 - 2001.12