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Katja Murphy

Sauchie,Clackmannanshire

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Staff Nurse

Scottish Nursing Guild
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2017.10 - Current
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of patients per shift.
  • Worked on a ratio of one nurse to up to 15 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
  • Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
  • Provided medical information to doctors during emergencies and urgent consultations.
  • Responded to queries and requests from patients and other visitors.
  • Oversaw and managed patient flow into consulting and treating rooms.
  • Executed preliminary tests for existing and new patients before consultations.
  • Gained vast knowledge in looking after patients within medical, surgical and emergency background
  • Able to work in any situation with confidence and efficiency

Staff Nurse

NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2017.01 - 2017.10

Western General Hospital - Acute Receiving Unit

Staff Nurse

NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2015.01 - 2017.01

Western General Hospital

Ward 216 - Acute Medical Ward

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) - Health & Social Care

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
2011.01 - 2014.09

Access to Nursing - Health & Social Care

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh
2010.01 - 2010.12

Skills

  • Complex medical care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient health education
  • Medication administration
  • Catheterisation
  • Analgesia control
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Patient interventions
  • Acute care expertise
  • Outstanding patient care
  • Discharge procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Clinical understanding
  • Medication storage and disposal
  • Band 5 registered
  • Patient-centred care
  • Adult acute and critical care
  • Pre- and post-operation care
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Data confidentiality
  • Outstanding communication

Languages

English
Fluent
German
Native

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Scottish Nursing Guild
2017.10 - Current

Staff Nurse

NHS Lothian
2017.01 - 2017.10

Staff Nurse

NHS Lothian
2015.01 - 2017.01

Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) - Health & Social Care

Edinburgh Napier University
2011.01 - 2014.09

Access to Nursing - Health & Social Care

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
2010.01 - 2010.12
Katja Murphy