Jitka Paton
Kincardine,Fife
Summary
Highly committed nursing professional skillfully prioritises demands of multiple patients and peers simultaneously. Successful in supporting junior staff with professional development through clinical leadership. Displays commitment to delivering high-quality care and well-functioning teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical lead nurse
HC-One Ltd
Bannockburn, Stirlingshire
12.2019 - Current
- Assessed service users' needs, developed care plans, and monitored progress, adjusting treatments based on their requirements.
- Managed nursing team, coordinating shift rotas and delegating tasks to optimise unit operations and maintain high-quality care.
- Trained junior nurses and healthcare assistants, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Administered treatments to service users, adhering to strict medical protocols for safety.
- Administered medications using eMed software.
- Maintained detailed health records to track service user progress and inform care decisions.
- Documented care activities, changes in condition and responses to treatment using Nourish software.
- Advocated for service users' rights by communicating their needs to healthcare providers and families.
- Facilitated admissions and discharges, ensuring a smooth transition for service users and their families.
- Liaised with GP services and pharmacy to ensure adequate supplies of medication were always available to service users.
- Provided a variety of clinical care, including wound care, catheter and stoma care.
- Supported patients and families through end-of-life care, providing compassionate support and pain management.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Agency staff nurse
H1 Healthcare
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Povided all direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, including NHS hospital settings, privare care homes and hospice nursing care.
- All patient care was on when and where required basis. However, two years were spent working in a hospice setting.
Charge nurse
Care UK
Falkirk
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Provided continuous assessment of service users in unit from admission to discharge to monitor progress and developments.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding service user treatment, health and overall well being.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to prevent medication errors, improve patient experience and deliver quality care.
- Advocated for service users' rights and needs, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments to service users, adhering to strict medical protocols for safety.
- Provided direct patient care.
- Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
- Facilitated service user admissions and discharges, ensuring a smooth transition for patients and their families.
- Managed adequate and controlled supplies of medication.
- Trained junior nurses and healthcare assistants, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Managed a team of nurses, coordinating shift rotas and delegating duties to ensure efficient ward operation.
Staff nurse
Meallmore Ltd.
Falkirk
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for service users, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered medications and treatments to service users following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Monitored service users' conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Provided emotional support to service users and their families, helping them cope with long term illness.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance service user experiences.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring for signs of infection to promote healing.
- Recorded service users' food intake and nutritional needs, liaising with dietitians to tailor meal plans.
- Advocated for service users' rights and needs, acting as a liaison between service userss, families, and healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate and confidential service user records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and privacy laws.
- Communicated with service users and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Offered palliative care, providing comfort and dignity to service users in their final stages of life.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.
General Kitchen Assistant
ASDA Distribution centre
06.2007 - 03.2012
- Assisted in the preparation of basic food items under chef supervision, adhering to recipes and quality standards.
- Completed daily cleaning and restocking checklists to support kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Stored food according to safety procedures, protecting from spoilage and preventing waste.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and mixers, following safety protocols.
- Minimised risk of contamination with regular cleaning in refrigerated, frozen and dry storage spaces.
- Assisted in plating and arranging meals at point of service.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking and storage to comply with health regulations.
- Followed all rules and regulations related to safe food handling, preparation and storage and held Food hygiene and safety certificate.
Domestic Housekeeper
Macdonald Hotels
04.2005 - 06.2007
- Undertook all general domestic duties associated with day to running of a health club.
- Provided high quality customer service and interaction.
- Observed health and safety related to lone working.
Supervisor
Whitbread PLC
07.2001 - 08.2004
- Undertook all tasks required to run children's play area effectively.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering stock as needed to prevent shortages.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed shift rotas and holiday schedules, maintaining optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Led staff training sessions on customer service excellence, enhancing team skills and knowledge.
- Facilitated communication between senior management and staff, acting as a liaison.
Nursery Assistant
Beehive Nurseries
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
- Monitored children's progress and behaviour, reporting any concerns to nursery management in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about their child's day, achievements, and areas for improvement.
- Provided empathetic care and support to children, nurturing emotional well-being and aiding in personal development.
- Promoted physical, emotional and social development through well-planned activities.
- Completed and maintained paperwork for activities or incidents within nursery premises.
Childminder
Mrs Murray
09.1997 - 04.1999
- Provided all aspects of caring for nursery and primary school aged children in their own home.
- Prepared meals meating children's nutritional needs.
- Provided activities to stimulate the mind and body.
- Organised small outings.
- Supported children with homework.
Junior Accountant
Tesco Stores
06.1993 - 08.1994
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Compiled and analysed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audits to provide necessary financial records and support audit processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance and professional development.
- Facilitated communication between the accounting department and other departments, ensuring smooth operational workflows and financial oversight.
- Coordinated with external suppliers and service providers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Psychology
Ayr College
Ayr01-1996
A-Levels - English language
Language Link
Liberec, Czech Republic01-1995
Higher National Diploma - Business and economics
School of Business and Economics
Liberec, Czech Republic01-1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Stirling
StirlingSkills
- Care plan development and clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration and management
- Electronic health records
- End-of-life support
- Compassionate client care
- Elderly care expertise
- Team management
- Staff training and education
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic communication
Timeline
Clinical lead nurse
HC-One Ltd
12.2019 - Current
Charge nurse
Care UK
06.2017 - 11.2019
Agency staff nurse
H1 Healthcare
05.2016 - 02.2020
Staff nurse
Meallmore Ltd.
03.2012 - 05.2017
General Kitchen Assistant
ASDA Distribution centre
06.2007 - 03.2012
Domestic Housekeeper
Macdonald Hotels
04.2005 - 06.2007
Supervisor
Whitbread PLC
07.2001 - 08.2004
Nursery Assistant
Beehive Nurseries
05.1999 - 05.2001
Childminder
Mrs Murray
09.1997 - 04.1999
Junior Accountant
Tesco Stores
06.1993 - 08.1994
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Psychology
Ayr College
A-Levels - English language
Language Link
Higher National Diploma - Business and economics
School of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Stirling