Katrina Mobbs
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Patient-focused nursing professional trained in optimum care, safety standards and documentation requirements. Confident in delivering treatments and conducting assessments to promote patient wellbeing and encourage recovery. Works great with colleagues and outside departments to coordinate safe, successful care. Highly committed medical professional skillfully prioritises demands of multiple patients simultaneously. Actively contributes to quality of nursing care provided to patients. Committed to delivering meaningful healthcare by utilising developed skills. Enthusiastic Specialist Nurse provides high-quality medical care with elevated levels of empathy in patient relations. Possesses excellent communication skills to translate complex treatment information into common terms. Speaks assertively without being overly aggressive to calm nervous patients. Organised Diabetes Nurse with multitasking skills and clinical judgment to accomplish care objectives in high tempo environments. Offers 10 years of related experience and fortitude for challenging work. Focused on staying current with nursing requirements and helping new nurses meet targets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton, Northamptonshire
12.2019 - Current
- Scheduled meetings with families of patients to explain benefits, risks and projected outcomes of proposed treatments.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Administered medication to treat condition, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
Registered Staff Nurse
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
- Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring for signs of infection to promote healing.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
- Accurately recorded patient medical information and vital signs to provide continued best possible care.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Collected blood samples with excellent phlebotomy skills.
- Utilized infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness and protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Implemented patient safety measures, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and patient privacy laws.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Northampton
Northampton01-2015
Timeline
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Northampton General Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
Northampton General Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Northampton