KATHRINA ASHLEY BACASEN
REDHILL,Surrey
Summary
Compassionate and skilled nurse with experience in delivering quality patient care, seeking to contribute to the NHS. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborative care planning to support positive health outcomes. Dedicated to ensuring patient dignity, and delivering person-centered care. Adept at working within multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing practice. Highly flexible and eager to learn, with a strong commitment to professional development and continuous training.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered General Nurse
Coppice Lea Nursing Home Aria Healthcare Group
Redhill, Surrey
09.2021 - Current
- Established positive rapport with residents and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Clinical Instructor (Part Time)
Cordillera Career Development College
Benguet Philippines, Philippines
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Supervise all clinical activities and working of all student nurses and administer and present all content for formal classroom
- Oversee all activities of patient care and ensure optimal level of care in clinical setting and participate in various education programs and ensure compliance to all lesson plans
- Train all students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and to ensure achievement of all course objectives
- Coordinate with students and manage all communication with same and provide optimal level of training through practical training
- Prepare all student assignments and ensure compliance to all academic course programs and evaluate performance of all trainees in classroom clinical training
- Conduct lectures and training in the classroom and health care facilities, testing the students' knowledge by performing actual clinical duties and medical procedures under supervision
- Develop and maintain good professional relations with students and employees of nursing schools and participate in all processes
- Train and provide feedback to all nursing students to ensure optimal quality of work and provide consultation to various nurses for nursing education programs
- Supervise care provided by a group of students (usually 6 to 8 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation in an area of specialty
- Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to make student patient assignments
- Evaluate students' clinical work
- Provide adequate guidance for students in the clinical setting related to professionalism, practice, and research
- Promote evidence-based practice
- Provide a supportive learning environment
- Maintain current knowledge of the nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements
- Attend all required orientation, training and faculty meetings
- Prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to achieve the learning outcomes of each class
- Orient students to the clinical unit
- Document clinical observations and/or any appropriate incidents which may occur during the clinical experience
- Consult with students individually and/or in groups to: review and/or evaluate progression towards clinical outcomes and identify teaching strategies that could be reinforced or adjusted
- Effective participation in the affairs of the College as necessary to develop and maintain a strong and vibrant instructional institution
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
- Improved student comprehension by simplifying complex medical concepts.
- Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Updated clinical procedures, resulting in improved patient care.
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Addressed student queries promptly, facilitating their academic success.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Participated in faculty meetings, contributing towards the development of the department's strategic plan.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
School Nurse
Cordillera Career Development College
Benguet Philippines, Philippines
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Support student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting
- Address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process
- Conduct screenings and writing referrals for health services by identifying students with potential underlying medical problems early and referring them for treatment as appropriate
- Treat injuries and mild to acute sicknesses, or support students with chronic illnesses
- Help with preventive care by educating students on how to avoid communicable diseases and having proper hygiene
- Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Educate staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
- Update students' medical history
- Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g
- Prevention of communicable diseases)
- Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Administer oral medications to mitigate or resolve mild patient symptoms
- Provide medical consultation to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts
- Develop plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
- Monitor immunizations, managing communicable diseases
- Serve as consultant with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors
- Oversee infection control measures
- Active participation in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school
- Oversee vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures
- Make decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
- Provide health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
- Assist families with locating outside care
- Ensure school health services for children with special needs, including children with chronic illnesses (diabetes, asthma, etc.) and disabilities of various degrees of severity
- Provide health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan team
- Development of plans for responding to emergencies and disasters and confidential communication and documentation of student health information
- Provide for the physical and emotional safety of the school community by monitoring immunizations, ensuring appropriate exclusion for infectious illnesses, and reporting communicable diseases as required by law
- Serve in a leadership role for health policies and programs, these policies and program include health promotion and protection, chronic disease management, coordinated school health programs, school wellness policies, crisis/disaster management, emergency medical condition management, mental health protection and intervention, acute illness management, and infectious disease prevention and management
- Provide care for injuries and acute illness for all students and long-term management of students with special health care needs
- Responsibilities include assessment and treatment within the scope of professional nursing practice, communication with parents, referral to physicians, and provision or supervision of prescribed nursing care
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings, provided valuable input regarding student's physical wellbeing.
- Enforced infection-control sanitisation procedures to reduce risks.
- Guaranteed a safe environment for students and staff by developing and updating health-related policies.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Facilitated workshops on hygiene practices, reinforced understanding amongst the student population.
- Trained teachers on basic first aid skills, increased onsite response capabilities during emergencies.
- Educated parents about children's health issues to encourage home-based support.
- Managed medication administration for students requiring daily doses during school hours; ensured adherence to doctor's instructions.
Online English Tutor
HiTutor
Benguet Philippines
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Worked as an English Tutor online and face to face to foreign students
- Utilised multimedia resources like films and audio clips for enriching the language-learning experience.
- Maximised student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Engaged learners of all ages using interactive activities, resulting in increased enthusiasm for language learning.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Gave regular feedback on performances, enabling students to identify areas of improvement and work towards them actively.
- Organised group discussions among learners which enhanced their listening and speaking skills.
- Updated records and progress reporting to enhance accountability.
- Utilised online tools effectively to create dynamic lessons that captivated students' interest.
- Completed periodic training to gain knowledge of emerging trends in education.
- Alleviated learner anxiety through patient instruction and positive reinforcement.
Private english tutor
BOCA
Benguet Philippines
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Monitored students' test and assessment marks to identify areas of improvement and build confidence.
- Employed creativity and analysis to deliver innovative lesson plans, increasing student engagement by [Number]%.
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and development.
- Managed complex schedule of appointments to service high-volume client base.
- Established strong rapport with all students which led to increased trust and openness during sessions.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cordillera Career Development College
La Trinidad, Benguet 01.2006 - 03.2010
Skills
- Care Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Occupational First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- Aged Care and Rehabilitation
- Patient Care
- Trauma/Wound Management
- Pain Assessments
- Health Education
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Good Communication
- Attitude and Confidence
- Teamwork
- Networking
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking and Creative Problem Solving
- Empathy and Compassion
- Conflict resolution
- Integrity
- Initiative and Strong Work Ethics
- Adaptability
- Pay attention to detail
- Time management
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Hospice nursing
- Health assessments
- Effective communication
- Health and sanitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Ethical judgement
- Risk Assessment
- Vital signs
- Effective delegation
- Caring bedside manner
- Geriatric care
- Dementia care
- Patient-centred care
- Cultural competency
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Geriatric nursing
- Clinical assessment
- Patient record management
- Infection prevention and control
- Empathy towards patients
- Rigorous handover summaries
- Patient confidentiality
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- End-Of-Life discussions
- Dealing with aggression
- First-aid certified
- Catheter and wound care
- Communication proficiency
- Infection control protocols
- Mobility assistance
- Communication skills
- Active listening
Languages
English
Filipino
Custom
- 12/01/16, Passed the National Licensure Examinations for Nurses conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) with a rating of 75%
- 12/01/19, Passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- 04/01/21, Passed Computer based Test (CBT)
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Benguet
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Date of birth: 01/14/89
- Gender: Female
Certification
Safe handling of Medicines
Care of Medicines
Basic Life Support
Palliative Care
Wound management
Falls Awareness
Catheterization
Blood Sample Collection
First Aid
Moving and Handling
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Health and Safety
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
Coppice Lea Nursing Home Aria Healthcare Group
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Instructor (Part Time)
Cordillera Career Development College
01.2017 - 07.2021
School Nurse
Cordillera Career Development College
01.2017 - 07.2021
Online English Tutor
HiTutor
06.2011 - 12.2016
Private english tutor
BOCA
06.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cordillera Career Development College
01.2006 - 03.2010
Safe handling of Medicines
Care of Medicines
Basic Life Support
Palliative Care
Wound management
Falls Awareness
Catheterization
Blood Sample Collection
First Aid
Moving and Handling
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Health and Safety
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