Karen Kelley-Scrivens
Nottingham
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in phlebotomy techniques, patient assessment, and basic life support. Demonstrates exceptional skills in wound dressing, vital signs monitoring, and patient advocacy. Known for emotional resilience, discretion, and confidentiality. Proven ability to manage time effectively while ensuring infection prevention control as a Link Professional. Holds roles in documentation accountability and tissue viability as a Link Professional. Actively contributes to shared governance as Deputy Chair, aiming to enhance patient care standards and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7960
7960
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Support Nurse - Same Day emergency Care
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham , Notitingham
08.2023 - Current
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving patient experience and wellbeing
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Delivered exceptional patient experience by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Communicating with patients clearly explaining treatment or procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the department to minimise infection risks.
- Facilitated smooth communication between healthcare professionals, improving overall service quality.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to provide best patient care.
- Participated in relevant training sessions regularly, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
- Upheld respect and dignity whilst delivering sensitive care.
- Managed documentation accurately, contributing to seamless patient record-keeping processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and rapport.
- Offered compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
- Escalated patient health concerns to RNs, ACPs or Doctors for appropriate care plan management.
- Controlled patient flow and managed queries to minimise patient waiting times.
- Booking patients into the department and making follow-up appointments.
- Advocating patients whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Updated patient files and medical records using Nervecentre system.
- Performed varied clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation wound care and dressings, ECG's, bladder scans, height and weight checks, blood glucose checks, urinalysis. PICC line care and wound dressings.
- Support and teach Jnr doctors, and new healthcare staff with cannulation and venepuncture training.
- Medical devices trainer- Teaching staff new and updated skills
- Housekeeping duties - replenishing stock and trolleys
- Monitoring fridge temp
- Delivering samples to the laboratory
Clinical Support Nurse - Haemotology Day Case
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, Nottingham
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving patient experience and wellbeing
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Delivered exceptional patient experience by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Communicating with patients clearly explaining treatment or procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the department to minimise infection risks.
- Facilitated smooth communication between healthcare professionals, improving overall service quality.
- Carried out regular observations and monitoring their wellbeing
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to provide best patient care.
- Participated in relevant training sessions regularly, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
- Upheld respect and dignity whilst delivering sensitive care.
- Managed documentation accurately, contributing to seamless patient record-keeping processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and rapport.
- Offered compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
- Escalated patient health concerns to RNs and Doctors for appropriate care plan management.
- Controlled patient flow and managed queries to minimise patient waiting times.
- Updated patient files and medical records using Nervecentre system.
- Deliver CPR in medical emergencies and supported the medical team
- Performed varied clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation wound care and dressings, ECG's, bladder scans, height and weight checks, blood glucose checks, urinalysis and pregnancy tests, PICC line care and Venesections.
- Support and teach Jnr doctors, and new healthcare staff with cannulation and venepuncture training.
Theatre Support Worker - Cardiology
Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham, Nottingham
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Setting up the theatre and completing safety checks
- Opening Cardiac trays checking and counting in with the Scrub Nurse
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent NEVER EVENTs
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with theatre staff.
- Monitored and documented patients' urine output and updating the white board with counting in and out equipment used.
- Advocating patient wellbeing at all times
- Followed strict infection control protocols, reducing risk of cross-contamination.
- Assisted with the monitoring of vital signs for early detection of potential health issues.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Preparing Theatre trays for decontamination
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe theatre environment following theatre hygiene policies.
Clinincal Support Worker - Emergency Deprtment
Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham, Nottingham
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Assessing patients' on arrival, completing observations and gaining past medical history and why they are attending the department
- Aided nursing staff, resulting in efficient operation of the department
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to provide best patient care.
- Facilitated smooth communication between healthcare professionals, improving overall service quality.
- Adhered strictly to healthcare policies and protocols, upholding high standards of practice.
- Improved patient comfort by providing personal care and aiding with mobility.
- Maintained patient dignity throughout personal and intimate care.
- Offered compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
- Escalated patient health concerns to RNs and doctors for appropriate care plan management.
- Performed varied clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation wound care and dressings, ECG's, bladder scans, height and weight checks, blood glucose checks, urinalysis and pregnancy tests.
- Updated patient files and medical records using Nervecentre and Careflow systems
- Safeguarded service users against abuse risks.
- Provided swift initial response to patient queries and signposted further information.
- Helped deliver CPR in medial emergencies
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Support and teach Jnr doctors, and new healthcare staff with cannulation and venepuncture training.
- Enhanced understanding amongst patients with clear explanation of treatment procedures.
Healthcare Assistant - Major Trauma
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, Nottingam
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Handled challenging behaviour from trauma-affected individuals effectively.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Worked closely with nurses and medical staff to maintain high levels of communication.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Monitoring patients' 1:1 and regularly updating documentation
- Performed varied clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation wound care and dressings, ECG's, bladder scans, weight checks, blood glucose checks, urinalysis and pregnancy tests, tracheostomy care.
- Support and teach Jnr doctors, and new healthcare staff with cannulation and venepuncture training.
- Deliver CPR during medical emergencies and supporting the medical team.
- Housekeeping duties - Stock checks and replenishing trolleys.
Healthcare Assistant - HCOP
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Helped patients' improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- · Performed varied clinical tasks including venepuncture, cannulation wound care and dressings, ECG's, bladder scans, height and weight checks, blood glucose checks, urinalysis.
- Deliver during medical emergencies and supporting the medical team.
- Housekeeping duties - Stock checks and replenishing trolleys
Education
Care Certificate - Health Education Skills for Care and Skills for Health
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham 09.2021 - 10.2021
BTEC Level 2 - Social Care
Basford Hall College
Nottingham 09.2012 - 04.2013
Distinction - BTEC Health and Social Care
Clarendon College
Nottingham 09.2008 - 06.2009
GCSEs - English Literature
William Crane
Nottingham GCSEs - Mathematics
William Crane Comprehensive
Nottingham GCSEs - Science
William Crane Comprehensive
NottinghamGCSEs - Religious Education
William Crane Comprehensive
Nottingham Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient assessment expertise
- Basic life support
- Wound dressing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional resilience
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Time-management
- Infection Prevention Control Link Professional
- Documentation and Accountability Link Role
- Tissue Viability Link professional
- Shared Governance-Deputy Chair
- Medical Devices Trainer
Timeline
Clinical Support Nurse - Same Day emergency Care
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Support Nurse - Haemotology Day Case
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
11.2021 - 08.2023
Care Certificate - Health Education Skills for Care and Skills for Health
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2021 - 10.2021
Theatre Support Worker - Cardiology
Nottingham University Hospitals
11.2020 - 11.2021
Clinincal Support Worker - Emergency Deprtment
Nottingham University Hospitals
08.2019 - 11.2020
Healthcare Assistant - Major Trauma
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
10.2017 - 08.2019
Healthcare Assistant - HCOP
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
02.2015 - 10.2017
BTEC Level 2 - Social Care
Basford Hall College
09.2012 - 04.2013
Distinction - BTEC Health and Social Care
Clarendon College
09.2008 - 06.2009
GCSEs - English Literature
William Crane
GCSEs - Mathematics
William Crane Comprehensive
GCSEs - Science
William Crane Comprehensive
GCSEs - Religious Education
William Crane Comprehensive
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