Leiah Hirst
Yeovil,Somerset
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with 18 years acute experience, with a strong foundation in clinical governance, ward management, and staff supervision. Demonstrates exceptional patient care and resilience under pressure, complemented by strong interpersonal communication skills. Committed to fostering compassionate and caring environments whilst ensuring high standards of patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ward manager- Acute Medical Unit
Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil, Somerset
03.2019 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, promoting a professional work environment.
- Demonstrate clear and concise communication with colleagues, patients and those who matter to them.
- Led on the recruitment process, selecting highly competent nursing staff for the ward.
- Ensures infection control measures are in place and followed, maintaining high hygiene standards in the ward.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team through active encouragement and support. Complete staff annual appraisal and ensure time allocated for training and development.
- Oversaw patient admissions, transfers and discharges for seamless transitions of care.
- Provided leadership for effective team performance and safe patient environment..
- Participated in audits regularly, meeting local and national health service requirements.
- Actively participated in hospital-wide initiatives leading towards improved healthcare services.
- Conducted regular meetings, fostering open communication among staff members.
- Supervised clinical tasks to maintain quality patient care across shifts.
- Managed staff rosters,, ensuring correct skill mix and identifying and escalating any shortfalls.
- Managed complaints, ensuring ward team proactively engaged with patients and families to achieve best outcome.
- Adhered to patient confidentiality policies regarding patient records and information. Ensure clear documentation within the NMC guidelines.
- Multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Assisting patients with their activities of daily living, ensuring privacy, dignity and safety is maintained.
- Participating in daily and weekend hospital staffing, maintaining safety throughout the hospital.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge base. Precepted new staff to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Responding to all reported incidents, ensuring learning from these is gained and shared and processes changed to prevent further incident.
Junior sister- Emergency Admission Unit
Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil, Somerset
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Facilitated smooth running of the ward by coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients' families about medical conditions, promoting understanding and cooperation
- Managed emergencies calmly, resulting in effective crisis resolution.
- Adhered strictly to health safety protocols, minimising infection risks and ensuring risks are reported and dealt with accordingly.
- Participated actively in training sessions, staying updated on latest practices in nursing care.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering trust and comfort..
- Conducted initial patient assessments, providing crucial information for diagnosis and treatment planning. Providing holistic patient care.
- Administered medication, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery.
- Offered palliative care, providing comfort during end-of-life stages.
- Ensured cleanliness of wards by enforcing strict hygiene standards.
- Liaised between doctors and patients to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge base. Precepted new staff to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, maintaining privacy and dignity.
Education
Advanced diploma - Adult Nursing
Bournemouth University
BournemouthTeaching and assessing in practice
Bournemouth Univeristy Centre
YeovilSkills
- Clinical governance
- Ward management
- Excellent patient care
- Staff management
- Resilience under pressure
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Compassionate, caring, dedicated
- Builds relationships
Timeline
Ward manager- Acute Medical Unit
Yeovil District Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Junior sister- Emergency Admission Unit
Yeovil District Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2019
Advanced diploma - Adult Nursing
Bournemouth University
Teaching and assessing in practice
Bournemouth Univeristy Centre
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