Katherine Isbell
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Motivated and experienced nurse with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and patient care. Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions. Adaptable and flexible in response to changing healthcare environments. Seeking bank nursing opportunities at Southampton Hospital to gain experience in an inner-city setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intensive care nurse
Thornbury Nursing Services
, Nationwide
09.2023 - Current
- Contributed to multiple NHS trusts within Intensive Care and High Dependency units.
- Cared for level 1, 2, and 3 clients, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Staff Nurse
Thornbury Community Services
09.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to complex health clients in home settings. Both independently and in small multidisciplinary teams. Including spinal cord injury, management of autonomic dysreflexia, learning difficulties, paediatric and multiple sclerosis.
- Worked with families, working collaboratively to meet the highest care and needs for the client.
Intensive care unit nurse
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth, England
07.2016 - 09.2023
- Cared for level 1, 2 and 3 patients across high dependency and intensive care.
- Completed postgraduate Critical Care course.
Clinical Lead Nurse
Highcliffe Nursing Home
Christchurch, Dorset
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered exceptional nursing and dementia care services while leading a dedicated care team.
- Ensured patient comfort and wellbeing through high-quality nursing and end-of-life care.
- Collaborated effectively with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to enhance care and service delivery.
Intensive care unit nurse
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed care for level 1, 2, and 3 patients within an inner city environment across high dependency and intensive care.
Staff Nurse
Royal Brompton Hospital
London
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Delivered high-quality care to patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
- Cared for patients with heart failure and congenital conditions to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Completed preceptorship, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge in general nursing.
Education
PgCert Critical Care Nursing -
Bournemouth University
Poole 01.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Bournemouth University
Poole 09.2009 - 09.2012
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration Teamwork
- Confidentiality Use of paper and electronic record keeping
- BLS / PLS/ ILS
- Manual handling
- Medication administration including IV/NG/PEG/JEJ/PO
- Catheterisation including intermittent Care and management of suprapubic catheters
- Care, management and change of gastrostomy tubes in the community
- Fluid management
- Use and understanding of EWS Recognising, understanding implementation of SEPSIS care and the deteriorating patient
- Palliative care and end of life care Compassion and empathy
- Care of IV cannulas, arterial and CVC lines
- Blood transfusion
- Invasive and non invasive ventilation Care of ET and tracheostomy tubes Tracheostomy change in the community setting
- Hemofiltration
- Inotropic support
- ECG interpretation
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Cultural awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intensive care nurse
Thornbury Nursing Services
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Thornbury Community Services
09.2023 - Current
PgCert Critical Care Nursing -
Bournemouth University
01.2021 - 09.2021
Intensive care unit nurse
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2023
Clinical Lead Nurse
Highcliffe Nursing Home
07.2015 - 06.2016
Intensive care unit nurse
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
08.2014 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse
Royal Brompton Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Bournemouth University
09.2009 - 09.2012