Michelle Ward
Scunthorpe,North Lincolnshire
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in oncology, palliative care, and haematological disorders. Demonstrates advanced patient assessment accuracy, meticulous record-keeping, and compassionate care delivery while maintaining sensitivity towards patients' emotions. Proficient in NHS procedures, patient advocacy, medical counselling, and managing complex caseloads within multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative case management and specialist knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Hospitals Trust
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
2015.11 - 2026.03
- Facilitated pre-assessment clinics for patients consenting to cytotoxic treatment, ensuring thorough documentation of pre-existing medical histories and ongoing medications.
- Supported specialist nurse-led review clinics, held prior to each treatment cycle to evaluate patient fitness and performance status, prior to proceeding to next treatment cycle
- Assisted in managing side effects post chemotherapy sessions increasing the patients' comfort level.
- Provided emotional support to patients for improved mental health during treatment.
- Monitored patient health status, noting improvements in overall wellbeing.
- Handled end-of-life care tasks compassionately assisting families during difficult times.
- Regularly updated medical records, maintaining accuracy in documentation of treatments and progress updates.
- Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines while handling sensitive information about patients maintaining exceptional levels of confidentiality.
- Promptly responded to patient needs, ensuring timely medical attention and care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive cancer care.
- Enhanced patient understanding with thorough explanation of complicated treatment plans.
- Educated family members about patient condition and treatment plan for better understanding and support.
- Implemented personalised nursing care plans based on individual patient needs and responses to treatments.
Chemotherapy Staff Nurse
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
2014.04 - 2015.11
- Administration of cytoxic treatments and blood products to cancer patients
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 8 patients per shift.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Hospice Staff Nurse
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
2013.08 - 2014.04
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 09/2006 - 01/2010
Skills
- Advanced patient assessment skills
- Meticulous in maintaining detailed and accurate record-keeping/documentation
- Patient caseload management
- Extensive specialist oncology knowledge
- Extensive palliative care
- Compassionate care delivery
- Patient assessment accuracy
- Emotional strength
- Medical counselling
- Patient advocacy capabilities
- NHS procedure familiarity
- Sensitivity towards patients' emotions
- Haematological disorder knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case Management
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Hospitals Trust
2015.11 - 2026.03
Chemotherapy Staff Nurse
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
2014.04 - 2015.11
Hospice Staff Nurse
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
2013.08 - 2014.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
09/2006 - 01/2010