Karen Proud
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Trauma & Orthopedic and Medicaal patients. Knowledgeable about surgical requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered Nurse
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, Norfolk
10.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
Health Care Assistant
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, Norfolk
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Education
Care certificate - Health care
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital trust
Norwich 03/2019 - 06/2019
State Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
stamford and peterbough school of nursing
Peterborough 04/1985 - 03/1987
Skills
- Drawing blood
- Medicine administration
- Catheterisation
- Phlebotomy
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient care
- Caseload management
- Administering medicines
- Managed personal care
- Checking oxygen levels
- IV and venepuncture certified
- Monitoring vital signs
- Active listening
- Organisation and planning
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
03.2019 - 10.2022
Care certificate - Health care
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital trust
03/2019 - 06/2019
State Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
stamford and peterbough school of nursing
04/1985 - 03/1987
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