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Katie Hawkridge

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in critical care monitoring, infection control measures, and disease management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and communication skills, ensuring compassionate patient interaction and effective care planning. Proficient in conducting health checks, managing stressful situations, and implementing VTE guidelines. Committed to promoting holistic health through preventive healthcare advice and resourceful problem-solving strategies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Enhanced Care Level 1 Nurse

Spire Healthcare
Leeds
06.2023 - Current
  • Taking charge of a unit, arranging beds for patients and taking last minute bookings for same day patients.
  • Holding the daily crash bleep and attending emergency calls.
  • Organising weekly staffing rotas and accommodating last minute changes to shifts.
  • VTE Hospital Lead for Spire, arranging teaching sessions and implementing new protocols and guidelines to prevent DVTs.
  • Implemented new procedures with training sessions for staff.
  • Handled complex cases successfully through critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Taking care of a variety of patients such as Cardiac, Gastric, OSA, Spinal, Orthopaedic
  • Participated in hospital-wide committees contributing towards improved healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with doctors to devise individualised patient treatment plans.
  • Organised patients returning to theatres when critically unwell.
  • Enhanced quality of care with regular audits and feedback sessions.
  • Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
  • Attending MDT meetings to discuss the patients for the upcoming week with consultants and anaesthetists.
  • Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Collected blood samples, ensured accurate labelling and proper storage for correct test results
  • Performing 12 Lead ECGs.
  • Carried out giving a variety of medications such as IV fluids and IV opiods/ Anti-emetic's on a regular basis.

Surgical Staff Nurse

Spire Healthcare
Leeds
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Adhered strictly to patients' privacy rights under GDPR whilst handling sensitive information.
  • Documented all nursing care accurately in medical records for traceability.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing distress.
  • Provided post-operative care instructions to patients' relatives for seamless at-home recovery.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by explaining procedure, reducing anxiety.
  • Administered medication post-surgery for patient comfort and recovery.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
  • Evaluated patient to determine discharge requirements and procedures.
  • Minimised risk of late cancellations by providing thorough surgery-specific information to patients.
  • Designed and executed nursing care plans for surgical patients.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.

Registered staff nurse

NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
  • Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
  • Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
  • Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in wards, creating a sterile environment for recovery.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 16 patients per shift.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
09.2018 - 09.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care

Barnsley College
Barnsley
08.2016 - 09.2018

Skills

  • Immediate Life Support
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Calm under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Catheter management
  • Urinalysis
  • Critical care monitoring
  • Blood collection and testing
  • 12 Lead ECGs
  • Care planning and evaluation
  • Person-centred care planning
  • Dementia care planning
  • Elder care planning
  • VTE guidelines and implementation
  • Long-term care planning
  • Holistic approach to health
  • Conducting health checks
  • Managing stressful situations
  • Telephone triage capabilities
  • Infection control measures
  • Disease management knowledge
  • Wound dressing proficiency
  • Compassionate patient interaction
  • Preventive health care advise
  • Intravenous therapy proficiency
  • Patient record maintenance
  • Health promotion strategies

Timeline

Enhanced Care Level 1 Nurse

Spire Healthcare
06.2023 - Current

Surgical Staff Nurse

Spire Healthcare
05.2022 - 06.2023

Registered staff nurse

NHS Foundation Trust
10.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2018 - 09.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care

Barnsley College
08.2016 - 09.2018

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