Katie Anne Gibbins
Coalville,Leicestershire
Summary
I am a highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical skills and chronic disease management, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, and dementia. Demonstrates proficiency in wound care and tissue viability, medication management, specialised procedures such as catheter care and palliative care, and infection control. Known for autonomy in decision-making, adaptability to changing circumstances, and effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Exhibits empathy and resilience in challenging environments while prioritising time management and organisation. Committed to care coordination with GPs and social services to prevent hospital admissions, health education for patients and families, and leadership through mentoring junior staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Medical Aesthetic Nurse
Katie Anne Medical Aesthetics
Whitwick, Leicestershire
2020.04 - Current
- Carry out detailed consultations with clients to understand their concerns and create personalised treatment plans
- Deliver a range of aesthetic treatments, including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, safely and effectively
- Use strong knowledge of facial anatomy to ensure precise, natural-looking results
- Monitor clients throughout treatments and manage any adverse reactions appropriately
- Provide clear pre- and post-treatment advice to support healing and optimise outcomes
- Build rapport with clients, helping them feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their treatment choices
- Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with professional standards
- Follow strict infection control and hygiene protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment
- Manage stock control and safe storage of products, including Botox and dermal fillers
- Keep up to date with current aesthetic practices, techniques, and industry guidelines
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of the clinic and contribute to a positive client experience
Bank Band 5 Community Nurse
NHS Leicestershire Partnership Trust
Coalville, Leicestershire
2023.11 - Current
- Provide nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting a wide range of clinical needs
- Carry out holistic patient assessments and develop, implement, and review care plans
- Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients and families with symptom management and comfort
- set up and manage syringe drivers (including T34 syringe driver) for continuous subcutaneous medication administration, ensuring accurate dosing and patient comfort
- Monitor effectiveness of syringe driver infusions, assessing symptom control and adjusting care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Troubleshoot device issues and ensure safe, timely replacement of medications in line with local guidelines
- Manage and care for central lines, including PICC lines, for patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy
- Deliver safe catheter care, including both male and female catheterisation and superpubic catheterisation.
- Deliver wound care, including dressings and VAC pumps, pressure area management, and leg ulcer care
- Administer medications safely, including injections and insulin, in line with NHS guidelines
- Support patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and heart failure
- Promote independence and help patients manage their health within their home environment
- Work flexibly across different community teams and adapt quickly to new caseloads and systems
- Liaise with GPs, district nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
- Recognise and escalate signs of deterioration or safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers
- Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, and clinical governance policies in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards
- Respond to 1 hour community call outs for emergency treatments such as blocked catheters, wounds care and symptom control for palliative patients on the case load.
Band 6 Palliative Clinical Facilitator
Treetops Hospice
Risley, Derbyshire
2020.03 - 2023.05
- Support nursing homes with the safe use of syringe drivers (including T34 syringe driver), providing clinical guidance and hands-on support
- Deliver one-to-one and small group teaching sessions to nursing home staff on syringe driver set-up, medication preparation, and administration
- Provide responsive, on-site training based on clinical need, particularly in homes with frequent syringe driver use
- Work alongside nursing home staff, maintaining a visible clinical presence and acting as a role model in end-of-life care
- Support care planning for palliative patients, recommending changes to improve symptom management and patient comfort
- Identify clinical risks, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to safe decision-making
- Act as a resource for the care home sector, offering specialist advice and promoting evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary and end-of-life care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and families in a sensitive and professional manner
- Plan and prioritise workload in line with clinical demand, including coordinating syringe driver reviews and refills
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data collection using systems such as SystmOne, ensuring compliance with GDPR
- Support ongoing staff development by signposting learning opportunities and contributing to educational resources
- Monitor and review care delivery, identifying areas for improvement in pain management, syringe driver use, and continuity of care
Band 5 Community Nurse
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Coalville, Leicestershire
2016.05 - 2022.03
- Provide nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting a wide range of clinical needs
- Carry out holistic patient assessments and develop, implement, and review care plans
- Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients and families with symptom management and comfort
- set up and manage syringe drivers (including T34 syringe driver) for continuous subcutaneous medication administration, ensuring accurate dosing and patient comfort
- Monitor effectiveness of syringe driver infusions, assessing symptom control and adjusting care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Troubleshoot device issues and ensure safe, timely replacement of medications in line with local guidelines
- Manage and care for central lines, including PICC lines, for patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy
- Deliver safe catheter care, including both male and female catheterisation and superpubic catheterisation.
- Deliver wound care, including dressings and VAC pumps, pressure area management, and leg ulcer care
- Administer medications safely, including injections and insulin, in line with NHS guidelines
- Support patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and heart failure
- Promote independence and help patients manage their health within their home environment
- Work flexibly across different community teams and adapt quickly to new caseloads and systems
- Liaise with GPs, district nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
- Recognise and escalate signs of deterioration or safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers
- Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, and clinical governance policies in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards
- Respond to 1 hour community call outs for emergency treatments such as blocked catheters, wounds care and symptom control for palliative patients on the case load.
Band 5 Coronary Care Unit Nurse
University Hospital Leicester
Glenfield, Leicestershire
2015.01 - 2016.05
- Monitored and assessed patients with acute cardiac conditions such as myocardial infarction and arrhythmias
- Interpreted ECGs and responded to abnormalities promptly
- Administered medications including anticoagulants and vasoactive drugs
- Assisted in emergency procedures such as cardioversion and resuscitation
- Collaborated with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams
- Provided post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients
- Educated patients and families on cardiac health and recovery
Education
Higher National Diploma - Adult Nursing
DeMontFord University
Leicester 2012.01 - 2015.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Principles and Practice of Mentorship
De Montfort University
Leicester 2017.09 - 2017.11
Medical Aesthetics
Skinviva Training Academy
Manchester 2021.04 - 2021.04
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Stephenson College
Coalville, Leicestershire 2008.07 - 2010.07
Skills
1 Clinical Skills and Expertise
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conducting thorough physical and holistic health assessments in diverse home environments
- Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, and dementia
- Wound Care & Tissue Viability: Expertise in treating complex wounds, including leg ulcers, pressure sores, and compression therapy
- Medication Management: Safely administering medications, including injections and insulin
- Specialised Procedures: Competence in catheter care (male/female/suprapubic), syringe drivers, palliative/end-of-life care
- Infection Control: Maintaining high standards of infection prevention in uncontrolled environments
2 Personal Qualities and Soft Skills
- Autonomy and Decision-Making: Ability to work alone, make independent clinical decisions, and act as a lone worker
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Responding quickly to changing circumstances and varying needs during the day
- Communication Skills: Building rapport with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, including active listening
- Empathy and Compassion: Providing sensitive, patient-centred care and emotional support
- Resilience: Managing challenging situations, emotional workloads, and complex, unpredictable environments
3 Operational and Leadership Skills
- Time Management & Organisation: Prioritising caseloads, managing visits efficiently, and maintaining accurate records
- Care Coordination: Collaborating with GPs, social services, and specialists to manage discharges and prevent hospital admissions
- Health Education & Promotion: Teaching patients and families self-care, healthy lifestyle choices, and condition management
- Leadership and Delegation: Supporting junior staff and mentoring student nurses
Affiliations
- I enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle, including regular walking and running, which supports both my physical and mental wellbeing. I also work consistently with a personal trainer to improve my fitness, discipline, and resilience. These activities help me stay focused, motivated, and balanced.
Timeline
Bank Band 5 Community Nurse
NHS Leicestershire Partnership Trust
2023.11 - Current
Medical Aesthetics
Skinviva Training Academy
2021.04 - 2021.04
Medical Aesthetic Nurse
Katie Anne Medical Aesthetics
2020.04 - Current
Band 6 Palliative Clinical Facilitator
Treetops Hospice
2020.03 - 2023.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Principles and Practice of Mentorship
De Montfort University
2017.09 - 2017.11
Band 5 Community Nurse
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
2016.05 - 2022.03
Band 5 Coronary Care Unit Nurse
University Hospital Leicester
2015.01 - 2016.05
Higher National Diploma - Adult Nursing
DeMontFord University
2012.01 - 2015.01
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Stephenson College
2008.07 - 2010.07