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Lisa Whaley

Belper,Derbyshire

Summary

Compassionate and driven, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering supportive healthcare environment. Proficient in clinical assessment, fibroscans and patient education, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to making meaningful impact in Viral hepatilogy role.

Accomplished Specialist Nurse offers proven history of compassionate care and stringent compliance. Follows established safety and infection-control practices to reduce risks.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead Viral Hepatitis Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Derby , Derbyshire
10.2021 - Current
  • Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients, leading to accurate treatment planning for Viral Hepatitis
  • Educating patients on disease management and prevention, promoting healthier life styles
  • Testing events at local drug services
  • Prison & drug services visits
  • Outpatient clinics, home visits and virtual clinic appointments
  • MDT with Hepatologists to discuss patients with Viral Hepatitis
  • Mentor and educate colleagues
  • Delivery of presentations to others I clouding national.ODN meetings
  • Appraisals and sickness monitoring
  • Processing referrals into Hepatology
  • Venepuncture
  • Fibroscans
  • Advocated for the rights of patients whilst maintaining ethical standards in nursing practice.
  • Provided exceptional patient care resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing services, enhancing regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary health care team members to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Participated in regular skills training sessions to stay updated with current best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure during emergency situations.
  • Performed health assessments and designed specialised treatment plans.
  • Promoted dignity, safety and independence for service users .
  • Documented patient data in EMR software, accurately recording details of interventions and progress.
  • Practised working knowledge of current policies and procedures, addressing issues of non-compliance.

HCA

University of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
09.2021 - 03.2022

Personal care

Catheter care

Documentation

Moving and handling

Feeding patients

  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

Register Nurse (Sister) on Liver Ward

University of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby , Derbyshire
03.2005 - 10.2021
  • Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics
  • Providing evidence based care to patients
  • Drug rounds
  • Venepuncture
  • Cannulation
  • Wound dressings
  • Care of parencentesis
  • NG tube inserttion & feeding
  • IVs / CVAD
  • Ward coordinator
  • Mentoring students

Chocolate technician

Thorntons Ltd
Belper, Derbyshire
05.1997 - 09.2021

Team member on a chocolate.line

Machine technician

Chocolate inspector

Adhering to infection control

Good hygiene protocols

Machine operative / Supervisor

Aristoc hosiery
Belper, Derbyshire
03.1987 - 06.1994
  • Carried out routine checks on machinery to ensure optimal functioning.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain safe working conditions.
  • Operated various types of machines for increased production rates.
  • Produced high-quality products with careful operation of heavy machinery.
  • Trained new employees on machine operations, contributing towards team competence.
  • Liaised effectively with engineers during major repair works, ensuring minimal disruption in production line.
  • Kept up-to-date logs of all activities, promoting accountability and transparency in operations.
  • Followed company guidelines strictly for quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted in meeting daily production goals through efficient machine operation.
  • Achieved a clean work environment by regular cleaning of machines and workspace.
  • Maintained thorough records for accurate tracking of machine performance.
  • Handled emergency situations promptly, minimising potential losses and disruptions in workflow.
  • Improved efficiency by troubleshooting machine issues swiftly.
  • Reduced downtime with regular checks on machine functionality.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Nursing

University of Nottingham
Derby
03.2025

Certificate of Higher Education - Non medical prescibing

University of Derby
Derby
07.2023

Skills

  • Critical thinking in nursing
  • Evidence-Based practice understanding
  • Health promotion expertise
  • Patient education initiatives
  • Wound management experience
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Pathophysiology knowledge
  • Blood transfusion processes
  • Therapeutic listening
  • IV therapy administration
  • Specialised nursing procedures
  • Research utilisation
  • Blood draw technique
  • Dementia patient handling
  • Electronic health records use
  • Immunisation administration
  • Medical software proficiency
  • Pharmacology expertise
  • Patient-Centered care approach
  • Medication Administration
  • Pain management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control protocols
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Empathetic communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Cultural competence
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical leadership
  • Pain management techniques
  • Patient observations
  • Palliative Care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Case Management
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical research
  • Blood pressure and temperature testing
  • Specialised treatment plans
  • Excellent clinical decision making
  • Nurse training
  • Accurate record-keeping
  • Caseload management
  • Infection control and prevention
  • HEPATOLOGY specialism
  • Compassionate bedside manner
  • Patient rehabilitation
  • Falls, MUST, moving and handling, bed rails, Waterlow risk assessment
  • Practise evaluation
  • Intravenous infusion administration
  • Health promotion
  • Emergency Care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient communication
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Health screening
  • Exceptional bedside manner
  • Professional Development
  • Infection control procedures
  • Clinical assessment
  • Stress management techniques
  • Patient education
  • Risk Management
  • Clinical practice supervision
  • Clinical care
  • Discharge support
  • Prescribing medication

Timeline

Lead Viral Hepatitis Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
10.2021 - Current

HCA

University of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
09.2021 - 03.2022

Register Nurse (Sister) on Liver Ward

University of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
03.2005 - 10.2021

Chocolate technician

Thorntons Ltd
05.1997 - 09.2021

Machine operative / Supervisor

Aristoc hosiery
03.1987 - 06.1994

Higher National Diploma - Nursing

University of Nottingham

Certificate of Higher Education - Non medical prescibing

University of Derby
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