Kelly Poynton
Ely, Cambridgeshire
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional demonstrating strengths in patient advocacy and emergency response. Adapts to evolving healthcare demands through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting team objectives across diverse clinical settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Assessor
Serco
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Conducted work capability assessments for Universal Credit claimants, producing detailed reports to inform decision-making.
- Demonstrated fair, meticulous and swift approach to assessment, maintaining high quality marking while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Maintained exceptional record-keeping and multitasking abilities, resolving disputes to ensure seamless assessment processes.
OR Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
Houston
2022.08 - 2025.05
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Coordinated with surgeons and anaesthetists to prepare operating rooms, ensuring readiness for diverse surgical procedures.
- Managed theatre equipment and supplies, guaranteeing availability and proper functioning for all procedures.
- Circulating nurse in a busy level 3 trauma hospital, specialities included neurology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, vascular, plastics, ENT, and general surgery.
- Supported patients through the consent process, providing clear explanations of surgical risks and benefits.
- Advocated for patients during surgical journey, ensuring their needs and preferences were respected throughout the process.
- Managed patient documentation, accurately recording operative notes and updating medical records to support continuity of care.
Theatre Nurse
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
Impington
2005.06 - 2022.06
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort, assessing needs for therapies or analgesics to enhance patient comfort.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
- Performed roles as operating room scrub technician, circulating nurse, recovery nurse, health and safety officer, and COSHH representative, conducting risk assessments, implementing infection prevention and control measures, and managing injections and patient documentation.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
Theatre Nurse
Addenbrooke's Hospital
1996.02 - 2002.06
- Assisted surgeons during complex theatre procedures, maintaining strict adherence to sterility protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and well-being throughout surgical procedures, responding swiftly to any changes.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications according to patient symptomatology and treatment plans, contributing to effective pain management.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, delivering life-saving care and stabilising patients for further treatment.
- Advocated for patients throughout surgical journey, ensuring needs and wishes were respected and addressed.
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Milwaukee County Medical Complex School of Nursing
Wisconsin1993-05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Houston2025-01
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Health monitoring
- Pre/post-operative care
- Functional Assessor
- Health and Safety
- Emergency response
- Risk assessment techniques
- Time management
- Teamwork Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Calm under pressure
- Empathy and compassion
- Risk assessment techniques
Languages
English
References
- Ellie Sweaney, Ellie.Sweeney1@haas.dwp.gov.uk
- Brittney Smith, brittney.smith@hcahealthcare.com
- Jenna Randall, jenna.randall@spirehealthcare.com
- Sandra Lock, sandra_lock@icloud.com
Interests
- Pickleball
- Hiking/walking
- Wild Swimming
- Kayaking
- Tennis
- Reading
- Cooking
Timeline
Functional Assessor
Serco
2025.08 - 2026.04
OR Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
2022.08 - 2025.05
Theatre Nurse
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
2005.06 - 2022.06
Theatre Nurse
Addenbrooke's Hospital
1996.02 - 2002.06
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Milwaukee County Medical Complex School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing