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Laura Coats

Houston,Renfrewshire

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical assessments, patient advocacy, and advanced nursing protocol development. Proficient in delivering health education, conducting diabetes health checks, and performing asthma reviews with a focus on compassionate patient interaction and confidentiality. Skilled in venepuncture, wound care techniques, and emergency care provision, complemented by proficiency in GP practice software and accurate medical record management. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective time management, clinical decision-making, and the application of advanced knowledge in specialised areas.

Offering strong candidate with solid foundation in healthcare and compassionate approach to patient care. Knowledgeable about clinical procedures, team leadership, and patient education. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and clinical skills in GPN role.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lead practice nurse

Cartside Medical Practice
Linwood, Renfrewshire
2017.04 - Current

Lead all Chronic Disease management in the practice.

Strong interest in Diabetes Care. I am an independent prescriber and have prescribed since 2009.

Facilitated menopause clinics and provided contraception counselling.

  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with high-quality nursing care.
  • Coordinated patient care, ensuring well-organised and efficient treatment.
  • Assessed patient health status for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • Delivered health education to patients resulting in better understanding of conditions.
  • Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
  • Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures to verify suspected cases of chronic disease.
  • Mentored [Number] student nurses and junior members of staff.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with a range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
  • Performed annual reviews of patients' medications and ability to self-manage to offer appropriate support.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.

Practice nurse

Westfield Medical Practice
JOHNSTONE, Renfrewshire
2006.09 - 2025.10

Lead practice nurse

Anderston Medical Centre
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2006.01 - 2017.04

Staff Nurse treatment room

(Incle Street Surgery )now Anchor mill practice.
Paisley, Renfrewshire
2000.05 - 2006.01

Staff nurse

Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Glasgow, Glasgow City
1992.05 - 2000.04

Worked in Cardiac ICU and Cardiothoracic wards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - chemistry

Glasgow University
Glasgow
1985.10 - 1989.06

RGN - Nursing

Glasgow Northern College of Nursing
Glasgow, Glasgow City
1989.10 - 1992.04

Independent prescribing - Nursing

UWS
Paisley, Renfrewshire
2008.09 - 2009.04

Diploma in Diabetes care - Diabetes

Bradford University
2007.09 -

Sexual and reproductive health - Nursing

UWS
Paisley, Renfrewshire
2000.04 -

Diplomas in Asthma care and COPD - Nursing

Stirling University
2005.03 -

Skills

  • Health education delivery
  • Compassionate patient interaction
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • GP practice software proficiency
  • Wound care techniques
  • Patient confidentiality understanding
  • Venepuncture proficiency
  • Diabetes health checks
  • Nursing protocol development
  • Emergency care provision
  • Asthma reviews
  • Clinical decision-making
  • Patient advocacy
  • Advanced [Area of expertise] knowledge
  • Accurate record-keeping
  • Diabetes management
  • Effective time management
  • Medical record management
  • Clinical assessments

Timeline

Lead practice nurse

Cartside Medical Practice
2017.04 - Current

Independent prescribing - Nursing

UWS
2008.09 - 2009.04

Diploma in Diabetes care - Diabetes

Bradford University
2007.09 -

Practice nurse

Westfield Medical Practice
2006.09 - 2025.10

Lead practice nurse

Anderston Medical Centre
2006.01 - 2017.04

Diplomas in Asthma care and COPD - Nursing

Stirling University
2005.03 -

Staff Nurse treatment room

(Incle Street Surgery )now Anchor mill practice.
2000.05 - 2006.01

Sexual and reproductive health - Nursing

UWS
2000.04 -

Staff nurse

Greater Glasgow and Clyde
1992.05 - 2000.04

RGN - Nursing

Glasgow Northern College of Nursing
1989.10 - 1992.04

Bachelor of Science - chemistry

Glasgow University
1985.10 - 1989.06
Laura Coats