Lindsey Lister
Scarborough,North Yorkshire
Summary
Focused professional equipped to address diverse patient needs with meticulous assessment and compassionate care. Performs exams and liaises with healthcare teams to facilitate treatment planning. Strong knowledge of healthcare protocols and compliance. Compassionate individual with desire to make positive impact in lives of individuals and families. Solid foundation in Mindfulness theory and techniques and practical experience in providing support and guidance to clients. Focused on providing safe and non-judgmental spaces for clients to express thoughts and feelings. Dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development and excited to try a new career path.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist
Saint Catherines Hospice
Scarborough
04.2013 - Current
- Enforced infection-control sanitisation procedures to reduce risks.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Performed health assessments and designed specialised treatment plans.
- Promoted dignity, safety and independence for service users .
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
Staff nurse
Saint Catherines Hospice
Scarborough
08.2010 - 04.2013
- 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.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
Staff nurse
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
York
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- 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.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
Staff nurse
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
York
10.2008 - 02.2009
- 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.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
Education
Master of Science - Mindfulness Studies
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 10.2020 - 07.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Lymphoedema Management
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 10.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
The Open University
Milton Keynes 09.2012 - 11.2013
Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing - Nursing Studies
University of York
York 10.2005 - 10.2008
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Patient observations
- Accurate record-keeping
- Caseload management
- Risk Management
- Patient assessment
- Infection control and prevention
- Service development
- Clinical research
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Patient education
- Patient communication
- Clinical caseload management
- Professional Development
- Holistic care
- Mental health first aid
- Therapeutic interventions
- Group instruction
- Active listening
Affiliations
- Enjoys sound baths, yoga, Meditation, Reiki, knitting
Accomplishments
Articles published
Lister, L., Best, C.,2022. Delivering compassionate care in nursing. Practice Nursing, 33(10), pp.422-426.
Lister, L. and Noble-Jones, R., 2017. Case study: Obesity, genital oedema and lower limb compression bandaging. British Journal of Community Nursing, 22(Sup10), pp.S21-S25.
Timeline
Master of Science - Mindfulness Studies
University of Aberdeen
10.2020 - 07.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Lymphoedema Management
University of Glasgow
10.2014 - 08.2016
Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist
Saint Catherines Hospice
04.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
The Open University
09.2012 - 11.2013
Staff nurse
Saint Catherines Hospice
08.2010 - 04.2013
Staff nurse
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
02.2009 - 08.2010
Staff nurse
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10.2008 - 02.2009
Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing - Nursing Studies
University of York
10.2005 - 10.2008
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