Laura Abell

• Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
• Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
• Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
• Managed challenging behaviour in both patients, parents and families utilising de-escalation techniques.
• Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
• Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
• Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
• Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
• Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
• Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
• Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• 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 wellbeing measures.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• 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.
• Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.

• Administered medications for effective pain management.
• Coordinated discharge planning with social services, facilitating smoother transitions home.
• Implemented care plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Assisted doctors during examinations, ensuring thorough assessments were made.
• Formulated nursing diagnoses based on assessment data; providing targeted interventions where necessary.
• Enhanced team collaboration with clear and concise communication.
• Provided emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Educated families about patient conditions, promoting informed decision-making.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, bettering patient treatment.
• Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
• Ensured proper hygiene practices, reducing infection risks.
• Maintained accurate medical records for seamless healthcare delivery.
• Explained medical procedures to patients, fostering understanding and trust.
• Conducted regular ward rounds for comprehensive health monitoring.
• Advocated for patients' rights and needs; enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
• Oversaw junior staff training, improving the overall quality of care provided on the ward.
• Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
• Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
• Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
• Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.
• Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
• Worked closely with fellow nursing professionals to identify strategies for practice development and improvement.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Determined and implemented nursing standards and structures for better patient care practices.
• Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
• Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
• Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.

• Facilitated smooth running of the ward with efficient scheduling and resource management.
• Ensured cleanliness of wards by enforcing strict hygiene standards.
• Participated actively in training sessions, staying updated on latest practices in nursing care.
• Conducted initial patient assessments, providing crucial information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Liaised between doctors and patients to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
• Coordinated treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes.
• Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge base.
• Fostered a supportive environment for patients through empathetic communication.
• Administered medication, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery.
• Adhered strictly to health safety protocols, minimising infection risks.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing holistic nursing procedures.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Provided emotional support to patients, fostering trust and comfort.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• During this period of time I undertook the Children's Critical Care Course.

• During this time I worked in the Accident and Emergency Department at a specialist children's hospital serving the state of Victoria in Australia
• I was able to undertake a number of different roles within the department. I passed accreditation to triage patients, working alone and without supervision to safely categorise and initiate treatment of children on initial presentation to the Emergency Department.
• I also worked in the three resuscitation bays, team working within the multidisciplinary team to provide emergency medical treatment and stabilisation to children with varied and multiple medical complications.
• I had the opportunity to consistently practice a number of practical nursing skills whilst working in the 20 cubicles within the department. Such skills included; cannulation, urinary catheterisation, burns dressing and nitrous oxide administration.
• As part of my role in this department, I mentored nursing students, new members of staff and also assisted with nurses undertaking the paediatric emergency course.
• It was a wonderful opportunity to have worked within a different health care system and was an exponential learning curve for my level of experience at the time.
• Additionally my role was to:-
• Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
• Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
• Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
• Increased patient and family understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.

From qualifying, I worked on Ward 8 at Birmingham Children's Hospital. I initially undertook the role of a D Grade Staff Nurse. I gained promotion to an E Grade Staff Nurse in February 2005. I was able to provide high quality nursing care to high dependency patients in the HDU nay, whilst also delivering care for complex patients. As part of the nursing role on Ward 8 I was able to transport children from this tertiary centre back to their satellite hospitals, sometimes overseas.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
• Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.