Maria Warren
Hull,England
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care through accurate assessment, diagnosis, and triage across urgent and community settings. Coordinated multidisciplinary treatment plans and fostered trusted relationships with patients and families, enhancing continuity of care and outcomes. Responded effectively to emergencies and complex patient needs while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to evidence-based practices, contributing to high-quality, reliable healthcare delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
HASP
Hull
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
- Screened patients for various illnesses and conditions, offering personalised advice on improving health to limit recurrent issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in creating and implementing bespoke treatment plans tailored to individual health, conditions and abilities.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources, improving outcomes by addressing social determinants of health.
- Promoted good patient wellbeing through individual and group health and exercise education programmes.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Worked flexibly to meet out-of-hours patient care requirements for round-the-clock clinical support.
- Referred patients to external agencies for specialist support, providing accurate, up-to-date records for excellent care continuity.
- Attended ward rounds at care homes to assess patient health and progress, advising support workers on health and wellbeing improvement ideas.
- Took and documented medical histories, enabling safe, reliable patient assessment, diagnosis and advice.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Wore required PPE and sanitised equipment regularly to upkeep excellent staff and patient safety.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care across multiple settings.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Advocated for patients' rights and wellbeing in multidisciplinary team discussions and healthcare planning meetings.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families during challenging times.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify health needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Managed urgent and emergency situations with professionalism, providing timely intervention to stabilise patients.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical skill in assessing, diagnosing and treating patients for high-quality practice support.
- Analysed patient feedback to identify areas for service improvement, implementing changes to enhance satisfaction.
- Operated quickly and accurately to maintain high-volume appointment schedules, meeting patient demand.
- Assisted duty teams with reducing on-the-day patient demand through effective, efficient telephone triage.
- Visited patients with transport and mobility difficulties at home, providing high-quality care outside of clinic practice and office hours.
- Achieved a prescribing qualification to improve patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment provisions.
- Triaged in person and on the phone to gather initial information and progress patients to relevant care staff.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
Urgent care practitioner Illness/injury
CHCP
Hull
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient health status to aid in developing tailored care plans.
- Guided families through care options and decision-making processes, providing knowledgeable advice.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress.
- Assisted clients with disabilities obtain support services for rehabilitation purposes.
- Helped clients access community medical, housing and transportation resources.
- Coached clients to implement life-changing behaviours, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
- Evaluated programme effectiveness by monitoring and reporting on client progress.
- Obtained client feedback to enhance services and user experience.
- Helped to select and admit clients to appropriate services.
- Conducted client assessments to determine personal or social issues.
- Evaluated clients' progress using evidence-based techniques.
- Delivered client-centred approach by contacting external social service agencies to obtain holistic view of individuals.
- Carried out client tests, assessing skills, strengths and deficits to develop tailored plans.
- Implemented risk management strategies to safeguard clients against potential health and safety hazards.
- Adapted care approaches to meet the changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, applying first-aid and CPR techniques when necessary.
- Advocated for patient rights and welfare, acting as a liaison between clients and healthcare systems.
- Managed patient records with utmost confidentiality, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care, maintaining dignity and comfort for terminally ill patients.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic support to individuals, enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to arrange appointments and follow-up care.
- Trained new staff members on best care practices, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss care strategies and address any issues or concerns.
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare guidelines and protocols.
- Utilised assistive technology and adaptive equipment to enhance client independence and comfort.
- Resolved client concerns to maintain satisfaction and service quality. with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
community nurse case manager
Chcp
Hull
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and outcomes achieved.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes, and monitored for signs of infection.
- Administered prescribed medications, injections, and treatments to patients.
- Cleaned and dressed wounds to avoid infection and provide protection, following health and safety standards.
- Demonstrated empathy, kindness and respect for patients through collaborative care to build trust, relieve anxiety and improve health outcomes.
- Participated in community health initiatives, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed care plans tailored to individual requirements.
- Reviewed and updated patient care policies to ensure alignment with current best practices and regulatory standards.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Provided exceptional evidence-based and person-centred care to patients to improve outcomes and improve quality service.
- Advocated for patient rights and ensured confidentiality in all professional interactions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans in response to changing health status.
- Implemented infection control measures to protect patients, staff, and the community.
- Instructed patients and family members on daily tasks and care needs to improve continuity of care.
- Supported patients with chronic conditions, offering guidance on management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across various settings.
- Provided education to patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Utilised advanced communication skills to build rapport with patients and their families.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Inducted nursing students and preceptorship staff, thoroughly readying them for daily nursing practice.
- Conducted home visits to assess environmental factors affecting patient health.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Assessed level of patient pain and discomfort to provide therapeutic measures and painkillers.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Rapidly responded to emergency situations to implement life-saving protocols and maintain stabilised outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
- Delivered palliative care, focusing on pain relief and quality of life improvement.
- Performed in-home call outs for patients with chronic and long term illnesses to alleviate symptoms and plan next course of treatment.
- Performed educational seminars, one-on-one visits and group training for community members to recognise and address needs and apply public health measures.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Managed performance and accountabilities for nursing staff to improve engagement, productivity and quality patient care.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Facilitated patient discharge planning and provided follow-up support and advice.
- Helped plan and deliver health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups.
- Coordinated patient appointments and resources for seamless healthcare services. rota and daily tasks to establish smooth work shifts and provide qualified staff during peak hours.
- Trained staff members in administering catheter and continence care, wound care and intravenous drip administration.
- Maintained exceptional records using skills and proficiency in NHS SystmOne software to enable direct communications with patients and synchronise information.
- Led training sessions for new staff, sharing expertise and promoting best practices.
- Prepared the examination room to assist physicians with medical procedures, optimising health and comfort of patients.
- Managed community health initiatives to reduce infection transmission. of hepatitis and flu outbreaks in the community by encouraging individuals to stay home, wash hands and practise good hygiene.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Administered medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans.
- Supported end-of-life care in patients' homes, providing compassionate support and pain management to enhance comfort.
- Engaged actively with patients, providing compassionate support and fostering positivity to enhance patient experience and care.
- Built positive relationships with patients and relatives, enabling clear communication pathways for optimised care continuity.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, liaising with healthcare providers and social services to access necessary resources.
- Used excellent local knowledge to navigate between patient appointments, avoiding delays for efficient nursing support.
- Attended high volumes of patients, using exceptional planning and time management to consistently meet appointment times.
- Wore required PPE to best protect patient and staff safety, sanitising and sterilising equipment between visits.
- Implemented emergency interventions for acute episodes in community environments, stabilising patients until further medical help arrived.
- Utilised advanced communication skills to build trust and rapport with patients and their families, enhancing care delivery.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with local GPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to streamline care coordination.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor patient progress, adjust care plans, and implement direct nursing interventions for improved health outcomes.
- Analysed patient feedback to identify areas for service improvement, implementing changes to enhance community nursing practices.
Community Nurse
CHCP
HULL
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes, and monitored for signs of infection.
- Demonstrated empathy, kindness and respect for patients through collaborative care to build trust, relieve anxiety and improve health outcomes.
- Assessed blood pressure to identify potential health issues and inform care decisions., temperature and heart rate of patients to assess vital signs and monitor condition.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals to effectively manage patient health conditions.
- Cleaned and dressed wounds to avoid infection and provide protection, following health and safety standards.
- Participated in community health initiatives to promote wellness and educate individuals on preventive care strategies.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed care plans tailored to individual requirements.
- Pursued continuous professional development to enhance nursing knowledge and improve patient care outcomes.
- Ensured timely service delivery to enhance patient satisfaction. and quality targets.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Took on extra tasks to contribute to overall team success and efficiency. to aid team success.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Instructed patients and family members on daily tasks and care needs to improve continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to protect patients, staff, and the community.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted home visits to assess environmental factors affecting patient health.
- Inducted nursing students and preceptorship staff, thoroughly readying them for daily nursing practice.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Assessed level of patient pain and discomfort to provide therapeutic measures and painkillers.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Rapidly responded to emergency situations to implement life-saving protocols and maintain stabilised outcomes.
- Delivered palliative care, focusing on pain relief and quality of life improvement.
- Delivered in-home care for chronic patients to assess and manage their health needs. for patients with chronic and long term illnesses to alleviate symptoms and plan next course of treatment.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Trained staff members in administering catheter and continence care, wound care and intravenous drip administration.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to review and adjust medication regimes for optimal blood sugar control.
- Monitored and reported adverse reactions to diabetes medications, advocating for patient safety.
- Utilised telehealth platforms to provide remote diabetes management advice and support.
- Provided wound care for diabetic patients, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered insulin injections and monitored blood glucose levels to manage diabetes effectively.
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes, including dietary adjustments and physical activity, to control diabetes.
- Assisted in the adjustment of insulin pump settings for optimal diabetes control.
- Conducted foot care assessments to identify potential complications and prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
- Administered medication to treat the condition, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
Community nurse night team
CHCP
Hull
11.2011 - 10.2017
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and outcomes achieved.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes, and monitored for signs of infection.
- Demonstrated empathy, kindness and respect for patients through collaborative care to build trust, relieve anxiety and improve health outcomes.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Performed evaluations of babies and administered vaccinations to prevent diseases and provide immunity.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed care plans tailored to individual requirements.
- Advocated for patient rights and ensured confidentiality in all professional interactions.
- Provided exceptional evidence-based and person-centred care to patients to improve outcomes and improve quality service.
- Instructed patients and family members on daily tasks and care needs to improve continuity of care.
- Supported patients with chronic conditions, offering guidance on management techniques.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across various settings.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Inducted nursing students and preceptorship staff, thoroughly readying them for daily nursing practice.
- Utilised advanced communication skills to build rapport with patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted home visits to assess environmental factors affecting patient health.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Rapidly responded to emergency situations to implement life-saving protocols and maintain stabilised outcomes.
- Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
- Delivered palliative care, focusing on pain relief and quality of life improvement.
- Performed in-home call outs for patients with chronic and long term illnesses to alleviate symptoms and plan next course of treatment.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Facilitated patient discharge planning and provided follow-up support and advice.
- Managed emergency situations efficiently, providing immediate care until further help arrived.
- Trained staff members in administering catheter and continence care, wound care and intravenous drip administration.
- Maintained exceptional records using skills and proficiency in NHS SystmOne software to enable direct communications with patients and synchronise information.
Education
Master of Science - Prescribing
University of York
York01-2024
Diploma of Higher Education - minor injuries
University of York
York01-2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult nursing
University of Hull
Hull01-2011
Diploma of Higher Education - minor illness
University of York
York01-2011
A-Levels - Access to nursing
Hull College
Hull01-2008
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Disease management
- Evidence-based care
- Prescribing authority
- Triage assessment
- Physical examination
- Vital signs
- Medication Administration
- Wound care
- Health assessments
- Patient-centred care
- Pain management
- Emergency initiative
- Palliative Care
- Acute care expertise
- Healthcare management
- Electronic records
- Charting and reporting
- Risk assessment
- Time management
- Decision making
- Staff supervision
- Team Leadership
- Staff leadership
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Written communication
- Patient education
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Patient empathy
- Relationship-building
- Professionalism
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability to change
- Self-motivation
- Multitasking proficiency
- Computer literacy
- Life support
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Critical-thinking
- Clinical nursing practice
- Mobility assistance
- Wound dressing
- Emergency initiative
- Emergency decision making
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Palliative Care
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
HASP
02.2025 - Current
Urgent care practitioner Illness/injury
CHCP
09.2020 - Current
community nurse case manager
Chcp
09.2020 - 05.2021
Community Nurse
CHCP
10.2017 - 09.2020
Community nurse night team
CHCP
11.2011 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Prescribing
University of York
Diploma of Higher Education - minor injuries
University of York
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult nursing
University of Hull
Diploma of Higher Education - minor illness
University of York
A-Levels - Access to nursing
Hull College