Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in palliative care, NG tube insertion and removal, tracheotomy care, and catheter insertion for male and female patients.
Dedicated Nurse with 16 years of experience in the effective and efficiency in the community, providing outstanding levels of care through expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support. Band 6 registered.
However recently I have decided to change direction in my work life balance. I would like to experience working in a different environment. I have transferable skills from Nursing and know that I can be a valuable professional, demonstrating strong communication and customer services. I am charismatic and keen to bring positive energy to this role and committed to enhance customer care. I am skilled in problem solving and enhancing customer satisfaction.
My first role in an Urgent Care Treatment Centre was exhilarating, I learnt about what I liked to learn about and what I needed to learn. I found urgent care exciting and challenging. My development gave me the knowledge in the following:
This position was my first encounter with primary health care. My abilities and knowledge was an advantage in this post. I learnt to work autonomously and use my team effectively. Communication with my patients was so important and having a good rapport was paramount in the community.
This was my first post in Nursing as a qualified Nurse. I learnt a great deal in this place of work. My learning curve was steep and beneficial to start of my career. The following is what I became proficient in:
Palliative care awareness
Catheter insertion: male / female
Insulin medication administration
Venepuncture / blood sample expert
Cannulation
Enteral feeding support
Bowel care including digital rectal examination
Wound care
Mentor to students
Excellent Triage skills
High level of autonomy
professional bedside manner
Gastrostomy Stoma care
Holistic assessments