Nadine Loughlin

First point of contact for ILD patients, both nurse led out-patient and joint Consultan/nurse clinics. Oxygen assessments, care planning, referring to and liaising with specialist centres. In-patient assessments, medication reviews, planning for end of life, providing patient centred care with dignity and building therapeutic relationships with patients and their loved ones,

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• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Delivered consistently high, evidence based individualised nursing care, maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
• Worked on a ratio of one nurse 12 - 15 patients, providing consistent and effective care.

• Autonomous working throughout all hospital wards assessing acutely ill respiratory in-patients
• Twice a week asthma out-patients clinics.
• Mentor for band six Associate Respiratory Specialist nurse, overseeing practical development and appraisals.
• Positively actioned feedback and complaints within prescribed timescales.
• Involvement in clinical audits.
• Up to date with evidence based practice, local and national guidelines.
• Patient care is provided with empathy, respect and professionalism.
• Assessment and consultation qualification from the University of Essex.
• End of life management qualification from the University of Essex.
• 13 years of nursing experience.