Kayleigh Blagden
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate community staff nurse with a strong commitment to delivering high quality person centre care in diverse settings, I work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams to support patients in managing long term conditions, palliative/ end of life care, wound care and medication administration, promoting independence and improving overall wellbeing. With excellent communication, clinical assessment and organisational skills, I strive to build trust with patients and their families while ensuring safe and evidence based practice. I am adaptable, proactive and motivated to contribute positively to health services
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community staff nurse
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across diverse community settings.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to tailor personalised care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medication adherence and lifestyle changes.
- Mentored junior staff and nursing students to enhance clinical capabilities.
- Administered medication to effectively manage patient symptoms.
- Provided wound care and health promotion for patients receiving home care.
- Prioritised dignity and compassion in delivering end-of-life care.
- Performed catheter insertions following strict hygiene protocols and patient care standards.
Nursing associate
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in delivering high-quality patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for trauma and orthopaedic patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in trauma care.
- Administered medication while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Derby
Derby 02.2021 - 09.2022
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate
University of Derby
Derby 02.2017 - 02.2019
Skills
- Care planning
- Dressing changes
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care expertise
- Diabetes management
- Wound cleaning and dressing
- Communication skills
- Flexible
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Patient health assessments
- Syringe driver set up
- Medical record-keeping
Affiliations
- Horse riding
Timeline
Community staff nurse
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Derby
02.2021 - 09.2022
Nursing associate
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
07.2019 - 09.2022
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate
University of Derby
02.2017 - 02.2019