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JOANNE JESSOP
Cleckheaton,West Yorkshire
Summary
Seasoned State Registered Nurse with over 42 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Expertise in cataract, obstetrics procedures, elderly, dementia care and advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Catering to patients' needs within target timeframes, enhancing patient wellbeing.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spamedica
Bradford, West Yorkshire
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment by adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Optimised continuum of care by managing and maintaining accurate patient records.
Registered nurse
St Winifred's Nursing home
Brighouse
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Administered medication following NMC guidelines, home policies, and GP instructions.
- Supported assessment and implementation of care plans to address residents' needs and preferences.
- Utilised infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness within healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Assisted team in providing care to nursing and residential clients.
Clinical lead/ deputy manager
Calderdale Retreat care home
Greetland
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored staff performance and managed disciplinary investigations to uphold professional standards.
- Trained junior nurses and healthcare assistants, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Using safeguarding tools, completing DoLs assessments and best interests to maintain safe practices with in scope of CQC regulations.
- Conducted monthly audits and documented findings in home systems for quality assurance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary agencies to enhance operational efficiency of the home.
- Working with the other nurses to ensure the home runs smoothly, implementing new practices and auditing their effectiveness.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Completing assessments of potential clients and ensuring a smooth transition into the home.
Registered nurse
Sherrington lister house nursing home
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Updating and compiling care plans to meet the residents changing needs.
- Led team of carers to maintain safe and effective daily operations of the home.
- Administered stock control procedures for medication inventory management.
- Monthly auditing of medications.
- Collaborated with multi disciplinary agencies to facilitate smooth operation of the home.
Registered nurse
Fernlea
Batley
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Administering medication in accordance with nmc guidelines
- Monitored and maintained safety and comfort of residents
- Documented daily care activities to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Named nurse for resident
- Provided care at St Annes facility
- Supported adults with learning disabilities in achieving personal care goals
- Running the shift
Registered nurse
Major Recruitment Agency
Leeds
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Delivered nursing care across diverse homes and environments
- Adhered to agency and workplace policies to ensure compliance and safety
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
Registered nurse
Ingwood nursing home
Halifax
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Administering medication
- Health assessments of residents when necessary
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive resident care.
- Named nurse for 6 residents
- Liaising with relative.
- Led shifts, overseeing day and night operations to ensure quality care.
- Changed from nursing to residential home.
Registered Nurse Level 2
The Yorkshire Clinic
Bingley
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care
- Monitored and maintained stocking levels to ensure availability of essential supplies
- Administering medications for local patients
- Assisting with admission and discharging of day case patients
- Assisted in orthopaedic surgeries to support surgical teams and enhance patient recovery
Registered Nurse Level 2
Summerfield House Care Home
Halifax
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Administered medications to residents, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans
- Provided compassionate care to residents, effectively addressing their daily needs and promoting overall wellbeing
- Collaborated with night team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency during shifts
- Working as the senior nurse on nights
Registered nurse level 2
Calderdale royal hospital
Halifax
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Managed emergency situations, delivering critical care interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Remained available for emergency situations, providing timely nursing interventions.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Assisted in safe delivery of babies, ensuring controlled and supportive environment for mothers and newborns.
- Assisting anaesthetists with epidural procedures
- Working on the postnatal wards when needed
- Supported healthcare providers in clinic operations, facilitating efficient patient flow and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Assisted nurses and patients with the admission process.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory
- Performed routine cleaning to uphold hygiene standards
Registered nurse level 2
Parkfield care home
Keighley
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Working with a care assistant on nights
- Caring for residents' needs
- Administering medications as prescribed
- Implementing and assessing care plans
- Light cleaning duties
Care assistant
Bradford royal infirmary
Bradford
03.2003 - 06.2005
- Caring for urology patients
- Following instruction from senior members of staff
- Taking patients to and from theatre.
Self employed
02.1999 - 03.2003
- Licence of public house
- Serving customers
- Ensuring stock levels are maintained
- Employing staff
- Maintaining staff levels and rotas
Canteen assistant
Stourton container base
Middleton, Leeds
09.1998 - 02.1999
- Serving customers
- Maintaining stock levels
- Washing up
- Cooking meals
Registered nurse level 2
Acregreen Nursing Home
Middleton, Leeds
07.1997 - 09.1998
- Provided senior guidance during night shifts
- Administering medications to residents
- Delivered personalised care and support to residents during shifts, enhancing their comfort and wellbeing
- Implemented and evaluated care plans for residents, ensuring tailored approaches to meet individual needs
Farm worker
Carlton Farm
Carlton, Wakefield
03.1997 - 06.1997
- Picked and packed fruit and vegetables for distribution
- Collaborated with team to streamline packing processes
Registered nurse level 2
St. James's Hospital
Leeds
11.1986 - 01.1997
- Assisted in surgeries as scrub nurse, supporting surgical team and enhancing patient safety
- Contributed as senior member of theatre team, ensuring seamless surgical operations
- Working in the theatre environment as a circulating nurse
- Ensured reliable operation of medical equipment to support surgical procedures
- Checking stock and levels.
Registered nurse level 2
St. James's Hospital
Leeds
11.1985 - 11.1986
- Working as part of a team
- Administered prescribed medications, ensuring adherence to safety protocols
- Caring for elderly patients
Registered nurse level 2
St. Luke's Hospital
Huddersfield
10.1984 - 11.1985
- Administering medications as prescribed
- Caring for elderly patients
- Communicating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Working as part of a team
Nurse training
Dewdbury school of nursing
03.1982 - 10.1984
Checkout operator
Asda superstores
Morley
09.1979 - 03.1982
- Assisted customers with inquiries
- Processed cash payments efficiently
Education
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY - Return to nursing practise
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY
Bradford, BRD01-2006
DEWSBURY SCHOOL OF NURSING - Nursing
DEWSBURY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire01-1984
BRUNTCLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL - CSE 2 ENGLISH, CSE 2 MATHS, CSE 3 SCIENCE, CSE 2 TYPING, CSE 3 COMMERCE, CSE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES, CSE 2 NEEDLEWORK, CSE 3 MUSIC
BRUNTCLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL
Morley01-1979
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Medical assessment
- Emergency response
- Adult care
- Intake and discharge
- Clinical nursing practice
- Time management expertise
- Teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Professionalism
- Verbal communication
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spamedica
01.2022 - Current
Registered nurse
St Winifred's Nursing home
02.2019 - 12.2021
Clinical lead/ deputy manager
Calderdale Retreat care home
04.2018 - 02.2019
Registered nurse
Sherrington lister house nursing home
02.2017 - 04.2018
Registered nurse
Fernlea
04.2016 - 02.2017
Registered nurse
Major Recruitment Agency
01.2015 - 04.2016
Registered nurse
Ingwood nursing home
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse Level 2
The Yorkshire Clinic
02.2013 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse Level 2
Summerfield House Care Home
09.2012 - 02.2013
Registered nurse level 2
Calderdale royal hospital
06.2008 - 09.2012
Registered nurse level 2
Parkfield care home
07.2005 - 06.2008
Care assistant
Bradford royal infirmary
03.2003 - 06.2005
Self employed
02.1999 - 03.2003
Canteen assistant
Stourton container base
09.1998 - 02.1999
Registered nurse level 2
Acregreen Nursing Home
07.1997 - 09.1998
Farm worker
Carlton Farm
03.1997 - 06.1997
Registered nurse level 2
St. James's Hospital
11.1986 - 01.1997
Registered nurse level 2
St. James's Hospital
11.1985 - 11.1986
Registered nurse level 2
St. Luke's Hospital
10.1984 - 11.1985
Nurse training
Dewdbury school of nursing
03.1982 - 10.1984
Checkout operator
Asda superstores
09.1979 - 03.1982
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY - Return to nursing practise
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY
DEWSBURY SCHOOL OF NURSING - Nursing
DEWSBURY SCHOOL OF NURSING
BRUNTCLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL - CSE 2 ENGLISH, CSE 2 MATHS, CSE 3 SCIENCE, CSE 2 TYPING, CSE 3 COMMERCE, CSE 3 SOCIAL STUDIES, CSE 2 NEEDLEWORK, CSE 3 MUSIC
BRUNTCLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL