Michael Hart
Wakefield,England
Summary
Patient-focused Charge Nurse committed to delivering high-quality care through attentive service and staff coordination. Evaluates operations and identifies improvement opportunities to better clinical provisions. Leads multidisciplinary teamwork for excellent care continuity.
Ambitious individual with supervision experience seeks opportunity to develop practical clinical leadership abilities. Adaptable and proactive for responsive staff and patient support. Prioritises quality care to uphold service standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior charge nurse
Mid Yorkshire hospitals nhs trust
Wakefield, West yorkshire
2004.02 - 2024.02
- Managed emergency situations for swift and efficient response.
- Organised efficient shift schedules to ensure 24 and 7 care availability.
- Assessed patients' health conditions with daily rounds.
- Actively participated in meetings, contributing valuable insights into patient care.
- Improved patient care by implementing effective nursing practices.
- Collaborated with doctors for best treatment plans.
- Trained new staff, increasing overall efficiency in the ward.
- Maintained excellent communication with family members, enhancing their understanding of the patient's condition.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, improving their trust and comfort level.
- Created a compassionate environment for patients through empathetic nursing approach.
- Delegated tasks to nursing staff, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures by all nursing staff members.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring patient's wellbeing.
- Implemented infection-control protocols to minimise disease spread.
- Led a team of nurses for better patient management.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene with regular inspections.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Updated medical records accurately to maintain proper documentation.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.
- Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Worked closely with fellow nursing professionals to identify strategies for practice development and improvement.
- Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
- Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
Charge nurse
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals nhs trust
Wakefield
1998.05 - 2004.02
- Updated medical records accurately to maintain proper documentation.
- Planned individualised care plans according to the needs of each patient.
- Trained new staff, increasing overall efficiency in the ward.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring patient's wellbeing.
- Maintained excellent communication with family members, enhancing their understanding of the patient's condition.
- Actively participated in meetings, contributing valuable insights into patient care.
- Organised efficient shift schedules to ensure 24 and 7 care availability.
- Improved patient care by implementing effective nursing practices.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene with regular inspections.
- Implemented infection-control protocols to minimise disease spread.
- Delegated tasks to nursing staff, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, improving their trust and comfort level.
- Assessed patients' health conditions with daily rounds.
- Created a compassionate environment for patients through empathetic nursing approach.
- Led a team of nurses for better patient management.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
Staff nurse
Mid Yorkshire NHS trust
Wakefield
1991.02 - 1996.05
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Leadership and management in healthcare
Institute of leadership and Management
Diploma of Higher Education - Oncological nursing
Leeds university
ENB 998/997 - Teaching and Assessing in clinical practice.
Leeds University
Skills
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Wound dressing and care
- Certified registered nurse infusion
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Medical chart management
- Advanced life support
- Informed decision making
- Leadership prowess
- Communication with doctors
- Medical software proficiency
- Patient assessment expertise
- Nursing equipment operation
- Nursing research utilisation
- IV therapy handling
- Patient admission procedures
- Multi-Disciplinary team leadership
- Medication Administration
- Care plan management
- Staff training
- Conflict management
- Performance Management
- Workload prioritisation
- Empathetic communication
- Resource assignment
- Procedure development
- Patient record auditing
- Patient care management
- Patient education
- Clinical judgement
- Infection control procedures
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Vital signs monitoring
- Duty delegation
- Critical evaluation
- Time efficiency
- Oncology nursing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Palliative Care
- Team Leadership
- Public speaking
- Financial reporting
- Pain management
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Data analysis
- Database management
- Budget management
- IV drug therapy management
- Professionalism
- Technical report writing
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical nursing practice
- Change management
Timeline
Senior charge nurse
Mid Yorkshire hospitals nhs trust
2004.02 - 2024.02
Charge nurse
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals nhs trust
1998.05 - 2004.02
Staff nurse
Mid Yorkshire NHS trust
1991.02 - 1996.05
Higher National Diploma - Leadership and management in healthcare
Institute of leadership and Management
Diploma of Higher Education - Oncological nursing
Leeds university
ENB 998/997 - Teaching and Assessing in clinical practice.
Leeds University