Malgorzata Borak

As a Nurse in Trauma OPD, I support and deliver all aspects of patient-centred care to individuals with different musculoskeletal traumatic injuries. Undertake a full range of clinical skills I've been trained to do:
1)Preventing and managing skin breakdown, wound monitoring, and care using appropriate evidence-based techniques within the scope of my role. 2)Removal of clips and sutures. 3)Removal of different casts. 4) Application of simple cast from different materials: plaster of Paris, fibreglass, polyester, soft cast. 5) Helping with cast application (holding lower or upper limbs to ensure correct position in cast achieved). 6) Pre-operative assessment: monitoring of vital signs, ECG, collection of blood samples, and swabs if necessary. 7) Participation in limb manipulation as a part of a multidisciplinary team. 8) Application of different splints and braces: neck collars, spinal braces, knee and elbow braces, VacoPed boots to treat Achilles Tendon rupture, walking boots, and different types of hand splints (mallet, future, thumb spice). 9)Pre- and post-clinic preparation (checks and top-ups of the stock: gloves, wipes, hand
sanitiser, dressings etc.). 10) Ensure and monitor the smooth running of the clinic (communication with reception, clinicians, and x-rays).
11) Booking patients' USS and CT scans. 12) Answering phone calls: assessing patients' concerns, making decisions or discussing cases and raising concerns with other healthcare professionals if appropriate, advising patients regarding self-care at home. 13)Communicate with other departments regarding patients under trauma care. 14) Administrating medications and educating patients on self-administration at home.

As an accountable professional, I work in a multidisciplinary team, promoting health and preventing illness, providing and monitoring care, and contributing to integrated care. As a student nurse, I completed two external placements: Day Case Unit and Juniper Ward in Horton General Hospital.
I improved my knowledge and skills in admission, preparation for surgery, preoperative assessment, post-surgical patient care and
observation after different surgical procedures and safety discharge processes, including providing adequate post-surgical self-care information, TTOs medications, and pain management guidelines.

As a Registered Nursing Associate in Trauma OPD I carried the similar tasks as a Registered Nurse. Additionally, as a student nurse, I completed two external placements: Day Case Unit and Juniper Ward in Horton General Hospital.
I improved my knowledge and skills in admission, preparation for surgery, preoperative assessment, post-surgical patient care and
observation after different surgical procedures and safety discharge processes, including providing adequate post-surgical self-care information, TTOs medications, and pain management guidelines.

I worked on Evenlode Ward, based in Oxford Clinic ( Littlemore Mental Health Centre) - a learning disability forensic medium secure inpatient male ward.
- Worked with other healthcare professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
- Maintained ward security through observation and planned procedures.
- Engaged individuals in activities to build up trust, understanding, and appropriate professional relationships with patients under my
care.
- Carried out specific activities with the patient following the individual's care plan and risk assessment.
- Worked as a part of the patient's team as a key worker: helping patients to move forward, updating (monthly) Health Action Plan, Care
Plan, Hospital Passport, Risk assessment etc.
- Undertaken regularly the role of Security Nurse, Response Nurse, and shift Coordinator as a part of the operation of the ward.
After completing Apprenticeship training and registration with NMC: undertook the role of key nurse for the allocated patient, wrote
fortnightly reports of the patient's progress, and administrated medications, including depot IM medication, blood taken and Covid 19
swabs.
- Gathered information and reported it to the nurse in charge and others who may need it.
- Escorted individuals as part of planned activities both within and outside the unit.
- Driven the unit car: assisted patients during home visits, medical appointments, and shopping.
- Helped OT staff to provide activities for patients.
-Assisted with cooking.
- Participated in reflective practice, supervision and staff support group.
- Undertook and been up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
- Undertook the role of the mentor for new starters.

- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.

In June 2018 I started my Nursing Associate Apprenticeship, as a Nursing Associate Trainee, I became more involved in monitoring
service users' physical health and administration of medication. I have completed and received a certificate of Phlebotomy. I have
completed additional training such as "Wound care and management training", "Dementia tier 2", "Mental Health First Aid", "Physical
Skills training", ECG, "Epilepsy Awareness", "Alcohol Awareness", and "Intensive Interaction". I have completed two external
placements in City Community Hospital, where I had an opportunity to practice my physical skills, monitor blood sugar level, stoma and
catheter care, moving and handling, helping physiotherapists with mobilising patients after orthopaedic surgeries, monitoring early
warning sign
(MEWS/NEWS2, food fluid chart, stool chart, urine output) and in the learning disability Community team, where I was involved in Initial
and Nursing Assessment, Health Action Plan and Hospital Passport and worked with other healthcare professionals (GP, nurses, social
workers, OTs).

Worked in Thames House / Kestrel Ward - medium secure female's Inpatient Ward - Worked with other health care professionals as
part of a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
- Maintained ward security through observation and planned procedures
- Engaged patients in activities to build up trust and understanding
- Carried out specific activities with patients prescribed by their care plans, including personal care
- Gathered information and reported it to the nurse in charge and others who may need it
- Regularly undertook the roles of Security Nurse and Response Nurse as a part of the regular operation of the ward
- Proactively worked with women with complex mental health and personality difficulties within the multi-disciplinary, psychologically
informed framework.
- Participated in reflective practice and staff support and supervision groups
- Escorted patients as part of planned activity both within and outside the unit.
- Acted as the allocated 1:1 nurse for the duration of a shift and discussed observations with the nurse in charge and recorded events in electronic patient notes.

- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.

• Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
• Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
• Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
• Observed and monitored any changes in behaviour, activities, nutrition, physical health etc. and reported it to the nurse

Visited service users in their homes: helped with personal care - food preparation - assisted with medication from meds dispenser -
helped with shopping and daily activities.
Monitored and reported any changes in physical health condition, nutrition, behaviour etc.
Recorded care activities in service users' dairy.

Supported patients with mobility issues, and promoted independence.

Assisted in meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.