Morelyn Cools
London
Summary
I am a highly experienced Senior Accident & Emergency Nurse with 18 years of frontline clinical practice in a high-acuity environment. Proven expertise in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, governance and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Now seeking to transition into a Research Nurse role within an AI-driven healthcare organisation, bringing deep clinical insight, patient-centred thinking and a strong commitment to safe, ethical and evidence-based innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Staff Nurse – Accident & Emergency
North Middlesex University Hospital
2015.02 - 2026.02
- Deliver advanced nursing care in a fast-paced, high-risk emergency department treating a wide range of acute-medical, surgical and trauma presentations
- Lead patient triage and prioritisation using evidence-based clinical frameworks
- Actively contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and policy implementation
- Ensure strict adherence to patient safety and confidentiality standards
- Collaborate closely with consultants, junior doctors, allied health professionals and management teams
- Support the introduction and use of digital systems, including electronic health records and clinical documentation tools
- Mentor junior nurses and new starters, supporting professional development and safe clinical practice
- Frequently involved in complex decision-making where clinical judgement, data interpretation and risk management are critical
Senior Staff Nurse-Accident & Emergency
Tapion Private Hospital
2008.12 - 2015.01
- Triaged and assessed incoming patients and prioritised based on acuity and clinical need
- Administered IV medications and provided analgesia
- Monitored and documented vital signs, cardiac rhythms and patient response
- Assisted in emergency procedures, including suturing, wound dressings and splinting
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, quality control audits and patient safety reviews
Education
Registered Adult Nurse -
University of West London
Skills
- Clinical Research support & data collection
- Patient safety, consent and ethical governance
- Advanced patient assessment and triage
- Evidenced-based practice & protocol adherence
- Multidisciplinary collaboration (clinicians, researchers, engineers)
- Digital health systems & electronic patient records
- Risk management and quality improvement
- High-pressure decision-making
- Communication with diverse patient populations
Relevant Research & Innovation Contributions
Support data collection and documentation used for service evaluation and audit, Participate in protocol-driven care pathways and evaluation of new clinical tools and processes, Provide clinical insight into workflow efficiency, patient outcomes and real-world usability of digital systems
Professional Development & Interests
- Strong interest in artificial intelligence in healthcare, digital health innovation and clinical decision-support systems
- Ongoing engagement with evidence-based practice, research ethics and patient centred technology
- Keen to contribute clinical expertise to the development of safe, effective and ethical AI tools
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse – Accident & Emergency
North Middlesex University Hospital
2015.02 - 2026.02
Senior Staff Nurse-Accident & Emergency
Tapion Private Hospital
2008.12 - 2015.01
Registered Adult Nurse -
University of West London