Laura Smith
Clowne
Summary
Experienced Ward Nurse specialising in pre- and post-operative care, medication administration, and patient monitoring. Expertise in emergency response, infection control, and pain management across diverse clinical settings. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans. Proficient in venipuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, PICC line management, and IV drug therapy, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ward Nurse
Practice Plus
Barlbrough
2024.06 - Current
- Deliver patient pre-operative and post-operative care, coordinating needs and comfort levels.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to prescribed healthcare plans.
- Administer antibiotics for high-risk patients via intravenous route to prevent infection.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient.
- Assessed patient pain levels, administering analgesics as needed and monitoring for effectiveness.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
Agency Staff Nurse
Altrix
2023.06 - 2025.01
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Administer medication by mouth, managing timing and correct dosing checks daily.
- Administer medication by IV access, monitoring lines and observing patient tolerance closely.
Administer medication via PICC, maintaining sterile technique and patency between doses. - Administer medication through PEG, confirming placement and monitoring for site comfort.
- Administer medication through jejunal routes, controlling infusion timing and flow safely.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or analgesia.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provided compassionate support for hygiene needs, promoting comfort and dignity.
- experience gained in different clinical settings: children's ward, medical and surgical units
- Provided compassionate support for hygiene needs, promoting comfort and dignity.
Staff ward nurse
ULHT
Lincoln
2017.09 - 2019.06
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant alterations to healthcare team.
- Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Assessed patient pain levels, administering analgesics as needed and monitoring for effectiveness.
- Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Recorded patient food intake and nutritional needs, liaising with dietitians to tailor meal plans.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions within the healthcare facility.
- Advocated for patient rights and confidentiality, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines in nursing practice.
Student Nurse
ULHT
2014.09 - 2017.09
- Administered medication via syringe driver to ensure timely and effective pain management.
- Provided compassionate support for end-of-life patient care, contributing to improved patient comfort and quality of life.
- Acquired end-of-life, hospice, ward, community, and stroke patient care skills as a student nurse to enhance patient support.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support patient health assessments.
Education
BSc Hons - nursing
Lincoln University
Lincoln2017-01
GCSEs -
Retford oaks
Retford A-Levels -
Retford Oaks Sixth Form
RetfordSkills
- Medication administration
- Medication administration via IV and PEG
- IV drug therapy management
- PICC line administration and management
- Cannulation
- Venipuncture
- Catheterisation for all genders
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Adult acute and critical care
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Emergency response
- Accident & Emergency (A&E) support
- ILS trained
Timeline
Ward Nurse
Practice Plus
2024.06 - Current
Agency Staff Nurse
Altrix
2023.06 - 2025.01
Staff ward nurse
ULHT
2017.09 - 2019.06
Student Nurse
ULHT
2014.09 - 2017.09
BSc Hons - nursing
Lincoln University
GCSEs -
Retford oaks
A-Levels -
Retford Oaks Sixth Form