Joanna Young
Cheltenham,Gloucestershire
Summary
Experienced Staff Nurse of 10 years, specialising in mental health and Adult care. Ensuring kind, safe and effective treatment of patients with severe mental health and physical conditions, consistently working in line with NMC guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Bank staff nurse
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS trust
Gloucestershire
2018.04 - Current
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during their recovery
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Assess patients risk and
Community mental health nurse
HG
Ross on wye, Hereford
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Assessed risk factors and made referrals when necessary to maintain patient safety.
- Evaluated patient progress for better treatment outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in mental health nursing.
Staff nurse respiratory
Gloucestershire Hospitals
Gloucester , Gloucestershire
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Mental health nurse
Cygnet healthcare
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2017.03 - 2018.04
- Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
Mental health nurse
Birmingham and Solihull
Birmingham, Birmingham
2016.09 - 2017.03
- Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
Education
Postgraduate diploma - Adult nursing
Edgehill University
Omskirk2023-07
Bachelor degree - Mental health nursing
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton2016-09
Foundation degree - Health and social care
Somerset college
Taunton2013-07
Advanced GNVQ - Health and social care
Gloucestershire college
Cheltenham2000-07
Gcse - Math, English, Science
Balcarras school
Cheltenham1997-07
Skills
- Insulin administration competence
- Catheter placement and removal
- Therapeutic relationships
- Basic life support
- Medicine administration
- Catheterisation
- Fluid therapy
- Wound dressing
- Oxygen therapy
- Acute and critical care
Additional Information
Badminton
Timeline
Community mental health nurse
HG
2024.04 - 2024.08
Staff nurse respiratory
Gloucestershire Hospitals
2023.09 - 2024.05
Bank staff nurse
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS trust
2018.04 - Current
Mental health nurse
Cygnet healthcare
2017.03 - 2018.04
Mental health nurse
Birmingham and Solihull
2016.09 - 2017.03
Postgraduate diploma - Adult nursing
Edgehill University
Bachelor degree - Mental health nursing
Wolverhampton University
Foundation degree - Health and social care
Somerset college
Advanced GNVQ - Health and social care
Gloucestershire college
Gcse - Math, English, Science
Balcarras school