Maria Barroso
Chepstow,Monmouthshire
Summary
Highly skilled Nurse with extensive expertise in administering medication through various routes, complex wound care, and invasive ventilation management. Proficient in the care and management of complex injuries, PICC, central, and arterial lines, as well as spinal injuries and catheterisation. Demonstrates advanced capabilities in acute and chronic pain management, cardiac life support, and geriatric care. Known for compassionate, personalised care and adaptability under stressful situations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through therapeutic relationship building and reliable crisis management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Specialist nurse practitioner - Frailty NHS@Home
Sirona Care & Health CIC
Bristol
2025.02 - Current
- Established therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted healing and recovery process.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical histories and treatment plans.
- Mentored junior staff for increased proficiency in clinical skills.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions, improved quality of care.
- Managed complex caseloads with efficient prioritisation and organisation skills.
- Conducted training sessions for upskilling the nursing team members.
- Provided specialised nursing services, improved healthcare delivery.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary team meetings to optimise patient treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by implementing advanced nursing practices.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to assess patients, determine individual needs and develop care plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared results with medical records to provide diagnosis and treatment.
- Improved clinical outcomes with diligent monitoring and evaluation of patient conditions.
- Developed comprehensive care plans to enhance patient health outcomes.
Senior registered nurse - NHS@Home
Sirona Care & Health CIC
Bristol
2024.07 - 2025.02
- Coordinated the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standard of care and efficient skill mix.
- Visited patients for in-home visits to provide acute medical care.
- Specialised in providing acute medical care for frailty and respiratory patients.
- Administered medication to ensure health stabilisation.
- Advocated on behalf of patients when liaising with other professionals.
- Educated patients about their conditions for informed decisions.
- Encouraged staff collaboration leading to enhanced teamwork.
- Facilitated discharge planning process, ensuring seamless transition of patients from hospital to home environments.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care.
- Managed wound care duties, resulting in faster recovery times for patients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any abnormal changes promptly.
- Developed individualised care plans catering to unique patient needs.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Maintained detailed records of patient's progress whilst in intensive care unit.
- Conducted physical examinations on new admissions, establishing a baseline for future assessments.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times, fostering trust and mutual respect.
- Advocated for the rights and wishes of ICU patients throughout their stay at the hospital.
- Administered critical care to patients, improving their overall health condition.
- Operated life-supporting machines, guaranteeing patient viability in challenging situations.
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients, ensuring stability.
- Assessed the needs of ICU patients, providing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Handled emergency situations effectively under high pressure environments, preserving patient lives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
Registered Nurse - Bank Workforce
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
2020.05 - 2023.09
- Worked in several different areas in the trust, such as Acute Medical Units, Acute Stroke and Neurosurgery delivering person-centred care
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
Registered nurse - Major Trauma and Orthopaedic
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
2020.01 - 2023.06
- Cared for Major Trauma patients with a focus on enhancing pre-operative care and post-operative recovery, acute pain management, complex wound care and rehabilitation
- Provided comprehensive patient care, achieving improved patient comfort.
- Delivered high-quality nursing services and devised personalised nursing care plans for each patient.
- Handled complex trauma cases, showcasing ability to adapt swiftly in high-pressure environments.
- Managed critical trauma cases by swiftly applying suitable medical interventions.
- Developed customised treatment plans to assist with trauma recovery.
- Led a team of nurses, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with doctors to devise individualised patient treatment plans.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Handled complex cases successfully through critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
University of West Bristol
BristolSkills
- Administering medication (Oral, IV, intramuscular, Subcutaneous, rectal, topical, vaginal)
- Complex wound care and management (including VAC dressings and negative-pressure dressings)
- Invasive ventilation care and management
- Care and management of Peripherally inserted central lines (PICC), Central lines and Arterial Lines
- Care and management of spinal injuries, including spinal collars
- Expertise in urethral and supra-pubic catheterisation
- Acute and Chronic pain management, including patient controlled analgesia, epidural and ketamine infusions
- Specialist equipment and manual handling
- Basic and Advanced cardiac life support
- Geriatric care and Geriatric Assessments knowledge and specialty
- Venepuncture and Peripheral Cannulation proficiency
- Bowel care and management
- Nasogastric tube insertion, care and management
- Proficiency in Total Parenteric Nutrition
- Proficiency in application and management of skin traction devices
- Proficient in tracheostomy care
- Palliative Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Understanding of laboratory results
- Compassionate, personalised care
- Adaptability under stressful situations
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Reliable crisis management
- Advanced life support
- Complex clinical assessment
- Care coordination
Languages
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
French
Elementary
English
Fluent
Timeline
Specialist nurse practitioner - Frailty NHS@Home
Sirona Care & Health CIC
2025.02 - Current
Senior registered nurse - NHS@Home
Sirona Care & Health CIC
2024.07 - 2025.02
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
North Bristol NHS Trust
2023.06 - 2024.06
Registered Nurse - Bank Workforce
North Bristol NHS Trust
2020.05 - 2023.09
Registered nurse - Major Trauma and Orthopaedic
North Bristol NHS Trust
2020.01 - 2023.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
University of West Bristol