Kelly-Anne Andrews
Wallasey,Merseyside
Summary
Extensive expertise in providing first-class care in respiratory and infectious disease wards and numerous bank shift on various other wards under different directorates. Meticulous attention to detail in monitoring and treatment of patients for continued positive progress and results. Extremely enthusiastic, self motivated and eager to learn and develop appropriate standards of education, competencies, clinical skills and research relevant to the role.
Demonstrated high professional values and have always been active and ambitious within the role. Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and have always been trustworthy and
reliable.
A kind, caring, conscientious nature, which is a vital trait to posses as so much of you're personality reflects on how to act as a nurse. Confidence as an integral team member, able to work independently, always looking forward to future challenges for career enhancement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Infectious Disease Staff Nurse
Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital Trust
Wallasey, Merseyside
2024.05 - 2025.07
- Identified and isolated infections to prevent spread within ward environment.
- Educated staff and patients on infection prevention measures.
- Developed and implemented protocols for effective infection control.
- Monitored compliance with hygiene practices and infection protocols.
- Collaborated with public health departments to track infection trends and report outbreaks.
- Administered intravenous fluids, ensuring optimal hydration levels in patients.
- Practised cannulation and venepuncture daily, adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinated timely delivery of medications with pharmacy staff.
Senior Respiratory Staff Nurse
Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital Trust
Liverpool, Merseyside
2015.09 - 2024.05
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices on ward with 32 patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved well being measures. Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning. Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes. Delivered life support with relevant resuscitation training.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures. Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical team work.
- Collected various samples and prepared them for lab analysis. Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Supervised students and junior nurses, building competence and confidence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Followed NHS procedures and protocols to safely prepare IV therapy and transfusions.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation with abilities to safely care for numerous patients. Extremely confident when taking blood and cannulation for IV therapy on a regular basis.
Student nurse
Liverpool John Moore's University
Liverpool, Merseyside
2012.09 - 2015.09
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of nursing and midwifery code of conduct, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality, dignity, and equality.
- Completed numerous placements to gain diverse exposure within different nursing fields.
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant
Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust
Liverpool, Merseyside
2000.01 - 2012.09
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff. Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting. Safely and securely transported patients using different methods transfer equipment.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training. Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity. Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Worked under most directorates, including wards, outpatient and accident and emergency departments. Phlebotomist on wards and outpatients department for several years.
- Worked under Infection, Prevention Control team, taking part in training, implementation and delivery of new cannula devices throughout the trust.
- Independently conducting audits and quality monitoring on cannulas, hand washing, catheters and environmental issues. Thus giving in-depth insight into the importance of infection and research.
Band 2 Healthcare assistant
Bayview Nursing Home
Wallasey, Merseyside
1995.06 - 1999.10
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Help individuals with daily activities whilst consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored individuals promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments, personalised care that consistently met individuals needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
Liverpool John Moore's University
Liverpool 2012.09 - 2015.09
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Science, Performing Arts, Business Studies
Ruffwood Comprehensive School
LiverpoolSkills
- Communication: Able to communicate effectively, in verbal, none verbal and written manner Ask questions respectfully and carefully listen to patient responses in order to obtain accurate assessment data Convey, receive and interpret information calmly, enabling participation in thorough handovers Interact with doctors, families and other members of multi-disciplinary (MDT) team easily Able to decipher patients and colleagues feeling by listening and understanding their body indications
- Empathy: Ability to understand feelings and emotions of others Empowered to use any insight to improve someone else mood and support them through challenging situations Considerable experience in making stronger connections in order to build culture's of honesty and openness in order to make real difference's in emotional well being and performance of colleagues
- Time management and organisation: Extremely capable of organising any impending tasks, which helps diminish any stress while being enabled to handle time-sensitive issues efficiently Highly equipped when it comes to multitasking, and am able to address various tasks simultaneously Accomplished discipline in these areas helps tackle last minute changes in schedules, as well as any emergencies
- Problem solving: Considerable experience when it comes to troubleshooting Full awareness of expectations within role, and am capable of doing any relevant research that enables overall views and identifies appropriate resources Confidently recognise what help is required in order to accomplish, tasks and endorse successful plans
- Conflict resolution: Confident facilitator if needed to step in to diffuse situations in order to avoid conflict Significant experience working highly stressful environment, where different attitudes, values and expectations are all attributes to triggering conflict
- Attention to detail: Practices with strict attention to detail at all times to prevent any errors Detail-orientated, ensuring instructions are followed precisely, giving individualised care to suit each patients needs From accurate record keeping to giving medications, while paying attention to how patients look at all times while minimising distraction to focus on priorities
- Confidence: Capable of showing assuredness when interacting with patients as it is important to avoid any apprehensiveness Abilities and training, always portraying myself calmly and confidently to put patients at ease and encourage compliance Initiative in practice to encourage junior members of staff and students to ask questions, while assisting members of MDT with any queries in regards to patients and nursing
- Teamwork: Collaborate with various medical professionals, working quickly and effectively, providing better patient care, improving patient outcomes Essentially, Integrate teamwork to learn more about colleagues and build professional network while reducing risks to patient safety Encourage teamwork participation and communication to reduce risk of inappropriate therapies, treatment delays and medication errors Thus, providing better use of resources, decreasing costs within struggling national health services
- Leadership: Varied range of leadership skills which are implemented consistently when taking charge of wards during most shifts Within this role, Supported, delegated, motivated and encouraged other team members in order to problem solve and promote success within organisations Willingness, initiative and ability to learn new skills, helping to succeed in any opportunities that may arise Mentored students and junior staff ,playing key role in assisting them to recognise and achieve overall visions and goals Retain agility to adapt to new processes within organisations to initiate improved patient care, through policy making, research, impactful utilisation goals for strategic, long-term success
- Decision making: Confident when making decisions that are require analysis and opinion Exercising appropriate decision making skills when under pressure in clinical environments
- Always endeavour to be skilfully decisive in all issues which may arise and am also aware of any consequences, that could potentially have serious effects
Timeline
Infectious Disease Staff Nurse
Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital Trust
2024.05 - 2025.07
Senior Respiratory Staff Nurse
Royal Liverpool University NHS Hospital Trust
2015.09 - 2024.05
Student nurse
Liverpool John Moore's University
2012.09 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
Liverpool John Moore's University
2012.09 - 2015.09
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant
Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust
2000.01 - 2012.09
Band 2 Healthcare assistant
Bayview Nursing Home
1995.06 - 1999.10
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Science, Performing Arts, Business Studies
Ruffwood Comprehensive School