Julie Smith
Newport,Gwent
Summary
I Have had extensive experience doing telephone triage over at least 15 years.
I am competent at computer skills>Although I retired From the NHS in 2015 I continued to work as an ANP for Medical agencies IUntill in 2022 decided not to renew my NMC license so am officially retiered
I have a wealth of experience with my listening skills that I can bring to this job.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Nurse
UBHT
Bristol, Avon
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
- Assessed all walk in patients
- Diagnosed and treated as appropriate
- Refered to other services if requires
- led a team of Nurses
- Collaborated with medical professionals for improved patient outcomes.
Advanced nurse practitioner
Aquahealth Care Agency
Highbridge, Somerset
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care
- Telephone triage to prioritise care
- Assessed emergency situations quickly, ensuring immediate attention for critical patients.
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures to verify suspected cases of chronic disease.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Collated and stored data for patient records with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Prescribed and reviewed medication plans in line with current evidence-based practice for optimised patient outcomes.
- Requested additional diagnostic investigations as required, interpreting results to develop targeted treatment programmes.
- Carried out thorough clinical assessments to triage and treat high volume of patients.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Advanced nurse practitioner
Medical staffing Agency
various surgeries around country, Luton
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care.
- Telephone triage to prioritise care
- Prioritised urgent cases effectively for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Managed complex chronic conditions through diligent monitoring and assessment.
- Ordered diagnostic tests accurately for correct illness detection.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care.
- Interpreted various diagnostic tests and clinical procedures with meticulous attention to detail to develop helpful insights.
- Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures to verify suspected cases of chronic disease.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Prescribed and reviewed medication plans in line with current evidence-based practice for optimised patient outcomes.
- Performed annual reviews of patients' medications and ability to self-manage to offer appropriate support.
Advanced nurse practitioner
Leap valley surgery
Bristol, Avon
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care
- Telephone triage to prioritise patient care
- See patients face to face in primary care settings
- Maintained detailed patient records to facilitate seamless healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated closely with physicians during surgeries to improve patient outcomes.
- Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development courses.
- Assessed emergency situations quickly, ensuring immediate attention for critical patients.
- Ordered diagnostic tests accurately for correct illness detection.
- Characterised by excellent decision-making ability under pressure.
- Interpreted various diagnostic tests and clinical procedures with meticulous attention to detail to develop helpful insights.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Performed annual reviews of patients' medications and ability to self-manage to offer appropriate support.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Advanced nurse practitioner
Frendoc Out Of Hours medical services
Bristol, Avon
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care.
- Telephone Triage to prioritise care
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for accurate diagnosis.
- Prioritised urgent cases effectively for enhanced patient outcomes.
- See patients face to face in care setting or in their own home
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate medication
- Referred to secondary care if needed
- Collated and stored data for patient records with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Carried out thorough clinical assessments to triage and treat high volume of patients.
Advanced nurse practitioner
Brisdoc
Bristol, Avon
02.2006 - 02.2010
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care.
- Telephone Triage to prioritise care
- Accurate medical assessments
- Diagnose and treat patients as necessary
- Prioritised urgent cases effectively for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development courses.
- Characterised by excellent decision-making ability under pressure.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
Advanced nurse practitioner
Hillview Surgery
Bristol, Avon
02.2004 - 01.2006
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care.
- Telephone triage
- Face to face appointments
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for accurate diagnosis.
- Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development courses.
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
Advanced nurse practitioner
UBHT
Bristol, Avon
02.2002 - 02.2004
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for accurate diagnosis.
- Recommended appropriate treatment plans with multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Prioritised urgent cases effectively for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Managed complex chronic conditions through diligent monitoring and assessment.
- Maintained detailed patient records to facilitate seamless healthcare delivery.
- Liaised regularly with patients' families to provide updates on progress and prognosis.
- Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development courses.
- Developed tailored care plans, resulting in improved quality of life for patients.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
Senior nurse
UBHT
02.2000 - 02.2002
- Achieved better health outcomes with careful management of medical records.
- Facilitated smoother operations by organising staff schedules and coordinating ward activities.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of disease spread within the ward.
- Established rapport with patients, facilitating open communication about health concerns and treatment options.
- Maintained calm under pressure whilst dealing with emergency situations, contributing to efficient problem resolution..
- Dealt with all walk in patients in the walk in centre
District nurse
North bristol Trust
Bristol, Avon
03.1990 - 02.2000
- Ensured patient wellbeing by conducting regular home visits.
- Implemented care plans for improved health outcomes.
- Achieved optimal pain management with effective use of medications.
- Developed strong relationships to enhance patient comfort and trust.
- Educated patients, promoting better understanding of their conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams for holistic patient treatment.
- Administered injections safely, reducing risk of infection.
- Managed wound dressings to promote faster healing.
- Assessed patient's health condition, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
- Empowered patients through health education, leading to self-care abilities improvement.
- Demonstrated compassionate care in dealing with terminally ill patients.
- Worked closely with families to provide support during difficult times.
- Supported palliative care patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Used advanced equipment proficiently whilst providing complex nursing procedures.
- Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
Education
Master of Science Modules - Advanced practice
University west of England
Bristol 09.2006 - 07.2008
Non Medical prescribing - Pharmacology
UWE
Bristol 09.2004 - 09.2005
Diploma of Higher Education - District Nursing
UWE
09.1990 - 09.2001
RGN - REgistered General Nurse
UBHT
Bristol 09.1978 - 09.1982
Skills
- Emergency response readiness
- Medical software proficiency
- Effective time-management
- Critical decision-making
- Patient diagnosis
- Patient health assessments
- Medical recordkeeping
- Safeguarding awareness
- Record keeping
- Stress tolerance
- Child protection
- Telephone triage
Timeline
Advanced nurse practitioner
Aquahealth Care Agency
01.2019 - 01.2022
Advanced nurse practitioner
Medical staffing Agency
01.2017 - 01.2019
Advanced nurse practitioner
Leap valley surgery
01.2015 - 01.2017
Advanced nurse practitioner
Frendoc Out Of Hours medical services
01.2010 - 01.2015
Master of Science Modules - Advanced practice
University west of England
09.2006 - 07.2008
Advanced nurse practitioner
Brisdoc
02.2006 - 02.2010
Non Medical prescribing - Pharmacology
UWE
09.2004 - 09.2005
Advanced nurse practitioner
Hillview Surgery
02.2004 - 01.2006
Advanced nurse practitioner
UBHT
02.2002 - 02.2004
Senior nurse
UBHT
02.2000 - 02.2002
Diploma of Higher Education - District Nursing
UWE
09.1990 - 09.2001
District nurse
North bristol Trust
03.1990 - 02.2000
RGN - REgistered General Nurse
UBHT
09.1978 - 09.1982
Senior Nurse
UBHT
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