Krisztina Vadnai
London,ENG
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager, Deputy Manager, General Manager
Barchester Healthcare
Cheverton Lodge, Archway
06.2016 - Current
- Led a team of 15 nursing staff through a series of changes, including a significant skill mix review, clinical governance implementation, and an online support planning system
- Supported recruitment activities, including hiring and conducting appraisals
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines
- Prepared a range of written communications, documents and reports
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities
- Diffused challenging situations using conflict management techniques
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Managed budgetary constraints through careful resource allocation, cost control measures, and fiscal responsibility practices.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Handled complaints from residents and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Participated actively in committee meetings to contribute insights from a Unit Manager perspective, influencing hospital-wide decisions and policies.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to residents.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex project challenges, ensuring timely completion.
Unit Manager
Care UK
Forrester Court, Westminster
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Carried out diligent risk assessments, reacting proactively to issues for swift resolution
- Led by example in delivering exceptional nursing care, maintaining resident dignity through kind, compassionate support
- Offered residents increased independence, building emotional wellbeing and enhancing positive care unit environments.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
Staff Nurse
HC One
Camberwell Green
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Modified and adapted care plans to achieve recovery goals
- Identified opportunities for professional development and encouraged nurses to pursue certifications
- Assessed overall resident's health, identified treatment needs and goals and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
Staff Nurse
Agudas Israel Housing
London
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Maintained first-class elderly care with a proven track record of building relationships
- Produced detailed care plans for residents and maintained up-to-date information
- Assessed and recorded vital signs, measuring residents' temperatures, weight, respirations, pulse and blood pressure.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Btech- Management in Nursing And Social Care Level 5
General Nursing Course -
University of Nyiregyhaza
01.1998
Skills
- Documentation Review
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Occupancy planning
- Budget Planning
- Team Motivation
- Workforce Planning
- Represented Barchester Healthcare on the Student Nursing Times Award in 2022
- Infection Control
- Expense Management
- Nurse scheduling
- Behavioral Management
Timeline
Unit Manager, Deputy Manager, General Manager
Barchester Healthcare
06.2016 - Current
Unit Manager
Care UK
06.2014 - 06.2016
Staff Nurse
HC One
06.2013 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse
Agudas Israel Housing
06.2011 - 06.2013
Btech- Management in Nursing And Social Care Level 5
General Nursing Course -
University of Nyiregyhaza