Matthew Nocivelli

• Improved patient care by implementing effective nursing practices.
• Assessed patients' health conditions with daily rounds.
• Collaborated with doctors for best treatment plans. Work part of a Multi-disciplinary team with Doctors, Consultants, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and Discharge Co-ordinator.
• Led a team of nurses for better patient management. I am responsible for 4 Trained nurses, 4 Auxiliary Nurses, Receptionist and discharge Co-ordinator. I am responsible for the day to day running of the ward. Providing knowledge / support to staff on a daily basis problem solving.
• Actively participated in meetings, contributing valuable insights into patient care.
• Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring patient's wellbeing.
• Developed strong relationships with patients, improving their trust and comfort level.
• Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures by all nursing staff members. Performing Staff Appraisals / discussing areas of improvement / development. Managing Staff Sickness and performing return to work interviews.
• Ensured high standards of hygiene with regular inspections. Undertaking Yearly Hand Hygiene / Commode audits.
• Planned individualised care plans according to the needs of each patient.
• Monitored recovery progress of patients by conducting regular check-ups.
• Maintained excellent communication with family members, enhancing their understanding of the patient's condition.
• Undertaking Monthly Tendable audits on Pressure Ulcers, Falls, Cannulas, Catheters, Health and Safety, Dementia etc to maintain / improve standards of care.
• Undertaking Patient Experience audits to improve Patient Care. Dealing with Concerns / complaints maintaining a good patient experience.
• Undertaking Daily Patient Safety Briefing with Staff to identify any Safety Concerns such as 1 to 1 patients, patient falls, pressure damage etc. Maintaining Patient Safety at all times.
• Health and Safety Link for the Ward. Performing Risk assessments, Updating COSHH assessments. Communicating any changes to staff. Completing Environmental audits to identify any issues / report. Completing Datix incident reports / undertaking investigations.
• Falls Trainer for C51. The importance of assessing patient on admission, providing adequate staffing / moving patients to maintain safety.
• Mentor to Students, I am a Supervisor and Assessor for students, ensuring students have a good experience with support and guidance.
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Looking after acutely unwell patients.

Assessing, planning and evaluating nursing Care.

Looking after patients with unstable diabetics, administering insulin, monitoring of patients on Sliding Scale Insulin.

Management of the day to day running of the ward.

Providing knowledge / experience / support to staff.

Maintaining clinical governance / standards of care.

Maintaining a good patient experience.

Undertaking audits to maintain / improve standards.

Student mentor supervisor / assessor.

Undertaking wound dressings, using appropriate dressing, completing wound management booklets.

Staff appraisals / development.

Managing staff sickness.

Being in charge in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Looking after Dermatology inpatients on C51 with a variety of Dermatological conditions.

Running a Dermatology Day Treatment Unit, assessing / planning Care. Administering Topical Treatments to a Variety of Dermatology conditions.

Liaising with Consultant Dermatologist regarding treatment options / changes to management plans.

Running a Light Therapy Unit. Administering UVA / UVB Light to Dermatology patients. Providing education / treatment plans.

Running a Photodynamic light treatment for Basal Cell Carcinomas.

Running a Methotrexate Clinic for patients with Psoriatic Arthropathy. Providing education / treatment plans / monitoring of bloods / liaising with doctors.