Kizzie Smith
Summary
Registered Adult Nurse with over six years’ experience across Major Trauma & Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine and surgical inpatient care, progressing to a leadership role as Ward Sister. Skilled in clinical assessment, decision-making, multidisciplinary working and managing complex workloads within fast-paced acute environments. Recognised for strong organisational and leadership skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to professional development. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based care while continuously developing my knowledge and skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Ward Sister
Nuffield Health Hospital
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2023.01 - Current
- Led the daily operational management of a busy surgical inpatient ward, coordinating staffing, patient flow and workload allocation.
- Line manager for five members of staff, providing supervision, support and performance appraisal.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Maintained high standards of governance, safeguarding, medicines management and clinical documentation.
- Acted as the first point of contact for clinical and operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Assessed and cared for patients presenting with acute illness, injury and major trauma.
- Regularly acted as Nurse in Charge within the Majors department.
- Triaged patients within the assessment unit and ambulance bay.
- Managed patients experiencing mental health crises, safeguarding concerns and end-of-life care.
- Used de-escalation techniques and adapted communication to individual patient needs.
Major Trauma & Orthopaedic Staff Nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
2020.09 - 2021.09
- Delivered care for patients following major trauma, spinal injury and emergency orthopaedic surgery.
- Cared for ITU step-down patients and complex rehabilitation cases.
- Performed neurovascular observations, bowel and bladder management and post-operative care.
- Worked closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and medical teams to facilitate recovery and discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of the West of England
Gloucester, Gloucestershire /2017 - /2020
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireA-Levels - English Literature
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireA-Levels - Sociology
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireA-Levels - Psychology
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireGCSEs - English
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireGCSEs - Mathematics
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireGCSEs - Science
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireSkills
- Clinical assessment and decision-making
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- Medicines Management
- Major Trauma & Emergency Nursing
- Surgical Nursing
- Ward Leadership
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Mental Health Assessment
- End of Life Care
- Infection Prevention
- Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Patient Records
- Microsoft Office
- Multidisciplinary Team Working
Certification
NMC Registered Adult Nurse (RNA)
Affiliations
- Travel
- Professional development
- Health & Wellbeing
References
References available upon request.
Relevant Training
- Immediate Life Support
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- Tissue Viability & Wound Management
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Direct Leaders Role Essential Training
- Preceptor Programme
- Launching Leadership Programme
Additional Responsibilities
- Infection Prevention Link Nurse
- Resuscitation Lead
- Nurse in Charge (Emergency Department Majors)
- Line Manager
- Student supervision and support
Timeline
Ward Sister
Nuffield Health Hospital
2023.01 - Current
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
2021.09 - 2022.12
Major Trauma & Orthopaedic Staff Nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
2020.09 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of the West of England
/2017 - /2020
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
A-Levels - English Literature
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
A-Levels - Sociology
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
A-Levels - Psychology
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
GCSEs - English
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
GCSEs - Mathematics
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
GCSEs - Science
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School