Experienced Registered Nurse with 15 years of expertise across elderly care, acute medical and surgical nursing, and comprehensive patient assessments. Skilled in providing high-quality care in emergency departments, hospital wards, and care home settings. Adept at managing complex health needs, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and supporting patients and families with compassion and professionalism.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff Nurse (Bank)
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
06.2023 - Current
Delivered direct patient care across multiple wards, adapting quickly to different team structures, patient conditions and ward workflows.
In Elderly care:
Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Responded promptly to emergency situations, demonstrating critical thinking and clinical judgement.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care, consistent communication and continued best care practices..
Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Registered nurse
Abott Care Home
Harlow, Essex
01.2022 - 02.2023
Provided high-quality, person centred nursing care to elderly residents , including those with dementia, long term conditions, and complex palliative care needs.
Utilised advanced clinical skills to perform procedures such as PEG feeding, catheter care, wound management, and medication administration in accordance with NMC AND CQC standards.
Led infection prevention and control project, resulting in improved hygiene compliance and contributing to "Good" rating in the CQC inspection where my clinical leadership was specifically commended.
Assessed , developed, and regularly reviewed individual care plans in collaboration with GPs , family members and wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe and holistic care.
Supported end-of-life care delivery with compassion and professionalism, ensuring residents comfort and dignity in alignment with Gold Standards Framework (GSF) principles.
Supervised and trained junior staff and health care assistants , promoting adherence to best practices in safeguarding , manual handling , and person centred care.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation using digital care systems (Person centred software-PCS) ensuring full compliance with GDPR and regulatory requirements
Sister
Outpatient dept, The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow, Essex
08.2020 - 12.2021
Day to day management of the Outpatients Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of all resources in order to deliver high quality, safe and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement
To ensure the delivery of clinical activities and coordinating care throughout department
To regularly assess and deliver direct patient care in order to maintain professional competence, authority and credibility
To set and maintain high stand of care and be accountable for auditing and monitoring quality of care
To deputize department manager in her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and policies and practices that operate within their clinical area
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Control
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow, Essex
04.2020 - 07.2021
Act as a role model for health and social care workers across the Trust promoting a culture where all care is provided in clean, safe environments, excellent standards of clinical care are attained and maintained and all service users, colleagues and visitors are treated with dignity and respect.
Use clinical knowledge, judgement and skill to influence and embed safe, evidence-based practice in infection control across areas of responsibility.
To provide expert advice at an operational level to support providers of health and social care services in infection prevention and control, and to ensure effective monitoring and reporting on programme progress. To contribute to ongoing strategic development.
Manage, monitor, analyse, review and evaluate the delivery of the COVID-19 action plan and the overarching Infection Prevention Delivery Plan to ensure that actions are completed within agreed timescales and specific quality measures.
Establish and maintain an effective communication with key stakeholders, colleagues and partners relevant to the work being undertaken, developing cultures and processes to address and learn from conflicting priorities and demands.
Advise Clinical Commissioning Groups and health care and social care professionals on issues relating to the prevention and control of COVID-19 and health care associated infections with collaboration as appropriate with primary/community care colleagues.
Present complex or contentious information to large formal groups (colleagues, partner organisations, public and patients) where acceptance of, and delivery upon, content is critical to delivery of the programme.
Ensure accurate documentation of care advice and meetings etc. is maintained as per service requirements.
Develop robust project plans with clear objectives, milestones, resource plans and risk management strategies.
Develop cultures and processes to address and learn from previous infection related incidents. To actively participate in a Root Cause Analysis and Post infection Reviews relating to incidents and outbreaks to ensure that they are being conducted in a robust and effective manner. To feedback key themes as evidence of assurance and compliance.
To support providers of Health and Social Care with the management of outbreaks as necessary, ensuring that these providers are aware of their roles and responsibilities when this type of situation arises.
Look to continuously improve services in area of responsibility, ensuring Council resources are utilised effectively and efficiently.
Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures,
Staff Nurse
AAU , The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
08.2017 - 03.2020
To plan, provide and maintain effective nursing care to patients and their relatives
To represent the Trust delivering nursing care to the highest and safest standards in line with the Trust values
To deliver effective nursing care to patients admitted to the ward
Ensure that all documentation is comprehensively completed in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidance
Participate in development of operational processes that ensure timely admission and discharge of patients
Ensure that accurate and effective handovers are given to all members of the multidisciplinary team
Monitor and evaluate the care of patients and keep senior staff informed
Plan and ensure safe discharge and transfer of patients.
Staff Nurse
Lister Ward, The Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2017
To plan, provide and maintain effective nursing care to patients and their relatives
To represent the Trust delivering nursing care to the highest and safest standards in line with the Trust values
To deliver effective nursing care to patients admitted to the ward
Ensure that all documentation is comprehensively completed in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidance
Participate in the development of operational processes that ensure timely admission and discharge of patients
Ensure that accurate and effective handovers are given to all members of the the multidisciplinary team
Monitor and evaluate the care of patients and keep senior staff informed
Plan and ensure safe discharge and transfer of patients.
Infection Control Nurse
SP Fort Hospital, India
03.2014 - 11.2015
Staff Nurse
Vims Speciality Hospital, India
02.2012 - 03.2014
Education
Post graduate certificate in Advanced Nursing. -
University of Bedfordshire
Luton
02.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Rajiv Gandhi University
Bangalore, India
09.2008
Skills
Motivated Attitude
Patient Advocacy
Strong Interpersonal
Communication Skills
Teamwork Skills
Trauma and ER Experience
Proficient in Medical Terminology and Procedures
Interpersonal and
Communication skills
Good time management and
Prioritising tasks
Proficient in
Microsoft word
Excel and Power point
Certification
Leadership and career development (The Princess Alexandra Hospital)
Stress management and time management (The Princess
Alexandra Hospital)
ALERT
SC@LE Training
Leading change and leading projects
Massive Blood loss
Information Governance
Basic Life Support
Infection Prevention and Control
Nutrition
ANTS course (pressure sores and wound care management),
Manual Handling
Allergens awareness
Basic food safety and hygiene
End of Life
Understanding the mental capacity act
Fire safety
Falls prevention
Health and Safety
COSHH Essentials
Understanding DOLS
Duty of Care
Safe guarding Adults and Children
Basic dementia awareness
Verification of Death
References
Stephanie Albutt ( Sister in Nurse bank) from Royal Stoke University Hospital
stephanie.albutt@uhnm.nhs.uk
Charity Mapfumo (Registered Nurse) from Abbot Care Home
charity.mapfumo@excelcareholdings.com
Mary Surendran( Clinical specialist Nurse) from The Princess Alexandra Hospital
mary.surendran@nhs.net
Shyama George (Pharmacy lead Nurse) from The Princess Alexandra Hospital
shyama.george@nhs.net ·