Leopoldo Jr Naraja
London
Summary
Charge Nurse with extensive nursing leadership experience. Skilled in developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based patient care programmes for improved outcomes. Strong background in team management and clinical governance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Charge Nurse Digestive Diseases, Surgery Institute
Cleveland Clinic London
London
12.2021 - Current
- Clinical leadership of the pioneering team that opened the institute, specializing in the medical and post-surgical management of cases under Gastroenterology, Upper GI, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT services
- Oversee the daily operations of the institute by reviewing staffing patterns, skill mix with patient acuity, to ensure alignment with service needs
- Support team in delivering key performance targets aligned with the organization's mission and vision, including setting OKRs, monthly audits, tracking, and feedback of results
- Human resource functions, including staff recruitment, development, retention, appraisals, sickness and disciplinary management
- Review clinical risks and investigate adverse events using the SQPE framework to determine improvement and action plans
- Ensure staff readiness for CQC inspection and Pathway to Excellence certification
- Active role in the Unit Practice Council in developing ideas that can be pursued for research and practice improvement projects
- As the Education Link Nurse, determine the knowledge/skill gaps of the team, and develop learning opportunities with subject matter experts, including the institute's pre-opening and onboarding initiatives as examples
- Part of the Nursing Informatics working group that reviews the healthcare software (Epic) to optimize its features to fit the documentation needs of the service
Senior Preassessment Nurse
The Harley Street Clinic- HCA Healthcare
London
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Establish the patient screening and service pathways of several NHS contracts for elective colorectal, upper GI, gynaecology, cardiothoracic surgeries, and interventional cardiology
- Establish the pre-admission pathways in compliance with COVID guidelines for patients about to undergo elective procedures
- Run clinics, organizing pre-surgery tests and diagnostics, conducting comprehensive health history taking and assessment, surgical risk identification, and medication review
- Provide patients with detailed information about their upcoming admission and procedure, including pre-operative instructions, post-operative care, and potential risks and benefits
- Run the weekend outpatient services, which include phlebotomy, administration of non-oral medications, wound review and/or change of dressings, troubleshooting, providing guidance and clinical advice to patients
Ward Sister - General Surgery Unit
The Harley Street Clinic - HCA Healthcare
London
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Oversee daily unit activities, coordinating admissions, discharges, medication rounds, and ensuring effective communication within the team and with other departments
- Lead regular ward meetings, promoting open communication among staff and encouraging engagement
- Reviewing the department's patient experience trends, liaising with Patient Experience, and creating improvement plans to streamline workflow processes for improved patient care
- Investigating and responding to adverse incidents, such as clinical incidents and complaints, sharing and implementing action plans to improve patient safety and practice
- Liaise with The Leaders of Oncology Care in ensuring patients' seamless hospital journey with diagnostics, oncology management, and related surgical interventions
- Monitor ward staff performance and conduct detailed annual appraisals to identify skills and knowledge gaps, and arrange appropriate training
- As Nuclear Medicine Link Nurse, liaise with Nuclear Medicine Physicist to ensure specific precautions, recommendations, and guidelines involving Radioactive Iodine Administration, comply with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and disseminate to staff through study sessions
Senior Staff Nurse
The Harley Street Clinic - HCA Healthcare
London
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversee the daily operations of both the inpatient unit and day case unit by reviewing staffing patterns, skill mix with patient acuity, to ensure alignment with service needs
- Ensure key performance indicators are tracked and communicated to the team to ensure compliance and cooperation in meeting objectives
- As the ENT Link Nurse, facilitate the review of policies about tracheostomy care, the provision of training and educational support for staff, and the establishment of relevant supplies for the unit, along with their requisition processes
- Work with the clinical nurse educator in determining learning needs of the team, assist in liaising with subject matter experts, and set up and facilitate study sessions
- Provided clinical advice and support to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
Staff Nurse - General Surgery Unit
The Harley Street Clinic - HCA Healthcare
London
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Delivery of high-quality nursing practice through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation, for patients who underwent Upper GI, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, ENT, Gynaecology, or Neurology surgeries and related interventions
- Assist in setting up the Preassessment Service for the NHS London Neurosurgery Partnership with The Harley Street Clinic, including patient screening and creating a pathway that ensures a smooth and smooth patient journey, within the terms of the contract
- As a mentor, provide nursing students of affiliated universities with opportunities to expand their clinical knowledge and learn practical skills through shadowing and guided practice
- Partake in doing monthly audits, creating and cascading action plans to improve unit compliance
Staff Nurse - Friends Stroke Unit (HASU and Rehab)
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Perform rapid assessment to help initiate timely interventions within the 'stroke window' to ensure better chances of recovery and minimize long-term damage
- Monitor outcomes of post-stroke interventions (ie, thrombolysis, thrombectomy) and apply best evidence-based care
- Optimize goal-focused stroke rehabilitation, in coordination with a multidisciplinary team
- Liaise with discharge coordinators and local support teams to ensure seamless care on discharge, including community referrals and/or the coordination of repatriation to local healthcare facilities
- Partake in stroke-related clinical trials, including the implementation of interventions and data gathering
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Philippines 06.2004 - 03.2008
Skills
- Nursing and Clinical Leadership
- Healthcare software (EPIC) proficiency
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality assurance oversight and improvement
- Risk and Incident Management
- Staff mentoring, Performance monitoring
- Strategic planning
Certification
Nursing Midwifery Council (Date registered 2/12/2014) 14L0004O
Advanced Life Support Certification (4/2023)
Timeline
Charge Nurse Digestive Diseases, Surgery Institute
Cleveland Clinic London
12.2021 - Current
Senior Preassessment Nurse
The Harley Street Clinic- HCA Healthcare
10.2020 - 11.2021
Ward Sister - General Surgery Unit
The Harley Street Clinic - HCA Healthcare
03.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Staff Nurse
The Harley Street Clinic - HCA Healthcare
11.2018 - 02.2019
Staff Nurse - General Surgery Unit
The Harley Street Clinic - HCA Healthcare
10.2016 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse - Friends Stroke Unit (HASU and Rehab)
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
06.2004 - 03.2008
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