Josie Boursnell
Bracknell,Bracknell
Summary
Enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Nurse with extensive experience providing safe, compassionate and high-quality care across day surgery and residential care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, medication administration, infection prevention and control, clinical documentation and care planning. Confident in communicating with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams, with a strong commitment to maintaining dignity, confidentiality and patient safety. Experienced in using electronic patient record (EPR/EMR) systems to accurately document patient information, assessments, care and treatment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Ascot Grange Care Home – Avery Collection
02.2024 - Current
- Provide person-centred nursing care and monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Regularly assess residents' conditions and recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in health.
- Check and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
- Administer prescribed medications safely and maintain accurate medication records.
- Monitor residents for signs of infection, pressure sores, wounds and other changes requiring clinical intervention.
- Conduct appropriate clinical observations and tests and communicate findings to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Manage residents' care in accordance with individual care plans and physicians' instructions.
- Updated care plans based on residents' changing needs.
- Address concerns raised by care staff and provide appropriate clinical guidance and support.
- Educate and advise care staff regarding residents' healthcare needs and appropriate care delivery.
- Supervise the delivery of care by other staff, ensuring care is provided safely and in accordance with residents' individual needs.
- Work as the only qualified nurse on shift when required, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making, staff support and the coordination of care.
- Provided nursing services at Ascot through effective patient care
Day Surgery Staff Nurse
Heatherwood Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing day surgery.
- Assessed and monitored patients before and after surgical procedures, recognising and reporting changes in condition promptly.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and maintained accurate medication documentation.
- Provided reassurance and emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety, explaining procedures clearly and responding to individual concerns.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation using EPIC and other electronic patient record systems, including patient history, assessments, diagnostic investigations, treatment and care provided.
- Used computer-based patient records to support continuity of care, clinical communication and safe decision-making.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and information security in accordance with relevant healthcare policies, professional standards and data protection requirements.
- Applied infection prevention and control procedures consistently to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Followed safe clinical and non-clinical manual handling practices.
- Provided patients with appropriate post-operative advice, including preventative care, recovery guidance and lifestyle recommendations.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening, empathy and respectful communication.
- Maintained high standards of professional practice while ensuring patients' dignity, privacy and individual needs were respected.
Care Assistant
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided compassionate, person-centred care and emotional support to clients through conversation, companionship and meaningful activities.
- Built positive and respectful relationships with clients while promoting dignity, independence and choice.
- Supported clients with personal care, including bathing, toileting and other sensitive activities.
- Provided mobility assistance using hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids.
- Ensured meals, drinks and snacks were provided according to individual dietary requirements and preferences.
- Reported significant changes in clients' health, wellbeing, needs or living circumstances to appropriate senior staff.
- Encouraged clients to maintain mobility and participate in appropriate exercise and activities.
- Provided additional support to clients living with disabilities or reduced mobility.
- Promoted clients' emotional wellbeing through reassurance, companionship and stimulating activities.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent, safe and high-quality care.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - MSc Professional Practice
University of South Wales
07-2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of the Visayas
04-2008
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Effective assessment abilities
- Medicine administration
- Compassionate care
- Teamworking
- Expertise in electronic patient record systems
Custom
Registered Nurse
Character ReferenceAndrea Morgan
Home Manager
Sutton Lodge Bupa Care
071344636058
andreawademorgan@gmail.com
Irene Valenzuela
Clinical Lead
Ascot Grange
07415880947
Ascotgrange.clinicallead@averyhealthcare.co.uk
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Ascot Grange Care Home – Avery Collection
02.2024 - Current
Day Surgery Staff Nurse
Heatherwood Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2025
Care Assistant
09.2019 - 12.2022
Post Graduate Degree - MSc Professional Practice
University of South Wales
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of the Visayas