Joanne Stapleton
Walmer Bridge,Lancashire
Summary
Occupational Health Nurse with strong expertise in healthcare practices and communication skills, coupled with solid foundation in patient care and workplace safety. Proficient in conducting health assessments, management referrals and Risk Assessment Based Medical Examination (RABME) Committed to fostering healthier, safer work environment for all staff members.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Occupational Health Nurse
Lancashire Constabulary
Preston, Lancashire
01.2024 - Current
- Improved employee health by implementing wellness programmes.
- Worked closely with Occupational Health Physicians providing comprehensive care for employees.
- Conducted pre-employment physicals ensuring fit-for-duty status of new hires.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to employees leading to reduced sick leave.
- Handled confidential medical records securely maintaining trust between employees and employer.
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Police Custody Nurse
Castlerock Medical Services
Knowsley, Merseyside
04.2019 - 01.2025
- Assess Detained person (DP) to see if individual is fit to detain, Fit for interview, fit for transfer, fit for release
- Treat Alcohol and Drug withdrawal
- Assess injury
- Refer to hospital if required
- Performed Collection of Forensic samples
- Administer Medication
- Evaluated symptoms of mental illnesses in inmates, providing appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Deescalated potentially violent situations using effective communication skills, ensuring safety of all parties involved.
Staff Nurse
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Preston, Lancashire
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Triage over 150 patients weekly
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Complete admission packs
- Commence fluids, blood, platelets etc..
- ECG's
- Administer medications
- Transfer patients to allocated ward/specialty to their needs when possible
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
Triage Nurse
GoToDoc
Preston, Lancashire
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Triaged over 150 members of public who present for Urgent Care or Emergency Department.
- Performed observations of adults and children and make vital clinical decisions with regards to deciding on which correct department route for patient safety and treatment if required.
- Carried out DVT Assessments, Venepuncture, Wounds and Care, Removal of sutures, Clips etc.
- Achieved improved patient outcomes with effective triage decision-making skills.
District Nurse
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Preston, Lancashire
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Duties and responsibilities were to Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate patients care on day by day basis which range from 5-10 patients daily which included administering insulin, injections, wound care, PEG/NG care, Catheter care, Palliative Care and providing high quality care for patients and their families, leg ulcers, providing education for patients and relatives where relevant
- Worked closely with other professionals such as GP, s, Community Matrons, Dieticians, Podiatry and other organisations that would assist and benefit for patients care
- Attended regular MDT meetings
- Liaising with organisations such as St Catherine's with regards to End of Life patients and use of syringe drivers and Preferred Place of Care forms as palliative care is big aspect within community settings
- Performed wound care, compression bandaging, line flushes, venepuncture, pre chemo bloods, Doppler assessments, leg ulcers, ear syringing, wound care etc...
- Ensured patient wellbeing by conducting regular home visits.
- Supported palliative care patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Achieved optimal pain management with effective use of medications.
- Worked closely with families to provide support during difficult times.
- Upheld highest standards in maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Staff Nurse
Lancashire Teaching Hospital
Preston, Lancashire
04.2015 - 11.2015
- To Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate patients care on day to day basis in a bay of 4-6 patients ranging from wound care to administering medications orally and IV
- Also caring for patients who had had Tracheostomies and Major Head & Neck Cancers
- Worked closely with Doctors as well as other health care professionals
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospital
Preston, Lancashire
02.2009 - 04.2015
- To assist scrub nurses and surgeon during theatre procedures which could entail up to 10 patients daily with opening instruments and supplementary, attend wards and escort patients to theatre
- Documented all notes on computers for all procedures.
- Conducted risk assessments, increased safety measures.
- Built trusting relationships through compassionate bedside manner.
- Complied with regulations and policies; upheld high standard of care.
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
- Utilised specialist equipment to assist in patient care.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive patient information.
- Ensured hygiene standards, reducing infection risks.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 03.2012 - 03.2015
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient education
- Assertiveness
- Clinical assessment
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Vital signs
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Spirometry testing
- Occupational health legislation knowledge
- Health surveillance programmes implementation
- Employee health screening
- Fitness to work assessments
- Audiometric testing
- Clinical assessments
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Lancashire Constabulary
01.2024 - Current
Police Custody Nurse
Castlerock Medical Services
04.2019 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
12.2018 - 07.2019
Triage Nurse
GoToDoc
09.2017 - 12.2018
District Nurse
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
11.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse
Lancashire Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Central Lancashire
03.2012 - 03.2015
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2015
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