Maxine Featherstone

• Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
• Undertaking pre operative assessments for both minor and major surgery, ensuring enhanced nutritional information to optimise patients pre operatively. I have done face to face and also telephone pre op clinics.
• Keep up to date with medications to stop pre operatively and for recommended time.
• Referred to anaesthetists for anaesthetic review for complex patients.
• Undertake venepuncture and 12 lead ECG
• Liaised with admissions to ensure patients listed on correct Theatre lists
• Follow up of patients, checking blood results, MRSA/C Diff swabs and referring back to consultants in case of any issues.

• Full admissions of patients for surgery, post op care and nurse led discharge.
• Coordinated treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes through effective communication.
• Educated families on medical conditions, fostering understanding and cooperation.
• Delivered post-operative care to facilitate swift recovery for patients.
• Administered medication with precision, ensuring timely and accurate dosage.
• Participated in training sessions to remain abreast of latest nursing practices.
• Mentored junior nurses, enhancing practical skills and knowledge.
• Liaised between doctors and patients to ensure clarity in treatment plans.

Maintained meticulous records to improve ward efficiency.

• Fostered a supportive environment for patients through empathetic communication.
• Coordinated treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Initiated purchase orders for office supplies ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.
• Facilitated internal communication.
• Organised client meetings, prepared agendas and took detailed minutes.
• Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
• Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth operation of reception area.
• Expedited document filing system with a new, organised method.
• Submitted timely reports which provided critical updates on various projects.
• Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
• Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.