- Keen interest in First Aid and Resuscitation
- I am a Level Three and Four Counsellor
- I love to work out in the Gym-I have a stair Master in my home
- Accomplished amateur dramatics Actor
Karen Knapman
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
Experienced Physical Health Nurse with over 28 years in patient care and coordination. Skilled in acute and chronic care management, wound care, and medication administration. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes and facilitates smooth discharge planning. Committed to enhancing patient wellbeing through tailored care plans and health education, while mentoring junior staff to elevate service quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Health Nurse
Priory Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2026
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, to save patients' lives.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Facilitated discharge planning, preparing patients for return home and coordinating with community services.
- Coordinated patient transfers between healthcare settings for continuity of care. across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Monitored patients' health by performing pulse and temperature checks every 60 minutes.
- Used stethoscope to monitor heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay updated with nursing best practices and legislations.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
- Managed stock levels of ward supplies, ordering new stock to avoid shortages impacting patient care.
- Led junior nurses and healthcare assistants, offering guidance and support to improve patient care.
- Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
- Allocated tasks to staff based on patient needs and priorities. based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Helped plan and deliver health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Leeds
Leeds01-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs measurement
- Emergency response
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient assessments
- Risk assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Health assessments
- Blood collection
- Oxygen administration
- Catheter and wound care
- Chronic wound care
- Surgical care
- Clinical nursing practice
- Clinical care
- Infection control procedures
- Infection control
- Health promotion
- Health education
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Community health initiatives
- Clinical documentation
- Patient record management
- Charting and reporting
- Accurate record-keeping
- Medical confidentiality
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient-centred care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient outcome assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- Nursing mentorship
- Nurse training assessments
- Nursing leadership
- Emotional resilience
- Compassionate nursing
- Empathy towards patients
- Empathetic listening
- Communication skills
- Caring bedside manner
- Professionalism
- Pressure decision-making
- Adaptability to change
- Initiative in emergencies
- Health and sanitation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Assessment tools
- Digital charting
- Exceptional patient care
- Risk Management
- Emotional support
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Superior nursing knowledge
- Urinalysis processing
- Health checks
- Ethical judgement
- Clinical procedure preparations
- Care procedure knowledge
- Acute and critical care
- Adult acute and critical care
- Critical care
- Nurse leadership
- Medical consultation
- Medical consultation
Interests
Timeline
Physical Health Nurse
Priory Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Leeds