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Melanie Oates

Sheffield

Summary

Over 27 years in nursing, I have acquired the ability to effectively manage and prioritise my workload, thus contributing to positive patient outcomes and experience.

I have the ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst maintaining positive relationships. This is vital for ensuring skilful dialogue between colleagues.

Having worked on the inpatient ward at Practice Plus Barlborough for 12 years, I am eager to gain experience in new areas and continue developing my professional skills.

I'd be happy to engage in any required training, that will enable me to fulfil my roll to the highest standard.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Registered Nurse

Practice Plus Group
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
04.2013 - Current
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
  • Effectively managed high-volume caseloads of up to 20 patients per shift.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
  • Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
  • Analysed patient and service data to achieve strong health outcomes and process improvements.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Provided clinical leadership and oversight to 34-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Delivered diagnostics, treatments, and rehabilitative support services.
  • Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.

Registered Nurse

BMI Healthcare
Nottingham, nottinghamshire
12.2010 - 03.2013
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
  • Effectively managed high-volume caseloads of up to 19 patients per shift.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
  • Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
  • Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
  • Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
  • Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.

Registered Nurse

Rotherham General hosptal
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
05.1999 - 11.2010
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
  • Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
  • Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
  • Supervised nursing staff of [Number].6
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Provided clinical leadership and oversight to 34-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing
  • Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
  • Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
  • Helped patients navigate health system by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Coordinated nursing staff rotas and meetings to achieve consistent coverage.
  • Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
  • Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
  • Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
  • Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
  • Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
  • Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
  • Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
  • Administered medication for symptom management.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
  • Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
  • Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse

BMI Thornbury
Sheffield, South Yorksire
09.1998 - 05.1999
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers, and social workers.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
  • Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
  • Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.

Education

GCSE - Religious studies

Wales high school
Sheffield, South yorkshire

GCSE - Maths

Wales high school
Shedfield, South Yorkshire

GCSE - English

Wales High School
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

GCSE - English Literature

Wales high school
Sheffield, South yorkshire

GCSE - History

Wales high school
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

GCSE - Photography

Wales high school
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

GCSE - chemistry

Wales High School
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A Level - Religious Studies

Wales high school
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A Level - English Literature

Wales High School
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A Level - Sociology

Wales High School
Shedfield, South Yorkshire

Advanced Diploma In Nursing Studies - Adult Nursing

Sheffield University
Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Skills

  • Catheterisation
  • Performing bladder scans
  • Patient health education
  • Medicine administration
  • IV and venepuncture certified
  • Patient education
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Patient care
  • Managed personal care
  • Discharge procedures
  • Preparing for procedures
  • Caseload management
  • Patient advising
  • Clinical record keeping
  • Admission procedures
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Administration of eye drops and discharge advice
  • Patient communication
  • Patient monitoring
  • Phlebotomy
  • Administering medicines

Custom

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Practice Plus Group
04.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

BMI Healthcare
12.2010 - 03.2013

Registered Nurse

Rotherham General hosptal
05.1999 - 11.2010

Registered Nurse

BMI Thornbury
09.1998 - 05.1999

GCSE - Religious studies

Wales high school

GCSE - Maths

Wales high school

GCSE - English

Wales High School

GCSE - English Literature

Wales high school

GCSE - History

Wales high school

GCSE - Photography

Wales high school

GCSE - chemistry

Wales High School

A Level - Religious Studies

Wales high school

A Level - English Literature

Wales High School

A Level - Sociology

Wales High School

Advanced Diploma In Nursing Studies - Adult Nursing

Sheffield University

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