Naleesha Kvik
POOLE,DORSET
Summary
I am a qualified and experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a broad background spanning acute care, special needs education, and offender health. With over 20 years in nursing roles, I am highly motivated, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care. Known for my friendly and approachable manner, I bring a calm and professional approach to even the most challenging situations. I have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt quickly—whether working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. My warm personality helps me build meaningful connections, while my quick learning and ability to remain composed under pressure allow me to manage a wide range of clinical scenarios effectively. Advocacy is central to my practice; I work hard to ensure the voices of those in my care are heard, their rights upheld, and their health and wellbeing always prioritised.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
School Nurse
St George's Junior School,
Weybridge, Surrey
2022.02 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to 600 pupils aged 3–11, including managing medical needs, injuries, and chronic health conditions
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individual healthcare plans (IHPs) for children with conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, and epilepsy
- Improved documentation accuracy and compliance by introducing a digital health recording system, achieving 100% audit readiness.
- Administer medications and emergency treatment during school hours in line with NMC and safeguarding protocols
- Lead on infection control measures, first aid policy development, and management of illness outbreaks
- Coordinate routine childhood immunisations with local NHS providers
- Collaborate closely with the pastoral team to ensure a holistic approach to pupil wellbeing
- Supporting emotional and mental health needs of pupils by contributing to pastoral care planning and liaising with staff regarding safeguarding concerns
- Maintain detailed, compliant medical records, consistently meeting inspection and regulatory standards.
Bank Nurse – RGN
HMYOI Feltham
Feltham, Hounslow
2021.08 - Current
- Deliver direct clinical care to young offenders in a secure, high-risk environment
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments upon admission, including physical and mental health screenings
- Manage acute and chronic conditions, including wound care, infection management, asthma, and diabetes
- Support crisis mental health presentations and liaise with in-house mental health teams
- Participate in health promotion initiatives aimed at reducing substance misuse, violence, and reoffending
- Administer vaccinations and emergency medication
- Adhere to security protocols while maintaining a therapeutic rapport with a vulnerable population
- Respond to medical emergencies, maintaining a 100% response rate in line with urgent care protocols.
Health Centre Nurse Manager
St Georges School
Ascot
2020.04 - 2022.02
- Responsible for managing the daily operations and stock control of the health centre.
- Providing a professional school nursing service that advances and ensures the wellbeing of pupils by supporting their health needs delivering first aid care to all members of the School community.
- Main duties & responsibilities include - Use evidence-based practice to maintain a high-quality school nursing service to pupils and staff by responding to injuries or illness during school hours enabling pupils return safely to work/play.
- Caring for pupils not able to return to class in the Medical Centre until collected by parent/guardian.
- Arranging for transfer of seriously injured/unwell casualties to hospital by ambulance.
- Carrying out health assessments and screening and with any follow ups.
- Working closely with other members of the school's pastoral team and parents to ensure seamless and continuous care.
- Supporting pupils with acute and chronic medical conditions as appropriate.
- Ensuring care plans are developed, written, monitored and evaluated for pupils requiring them in liaison with pupils, parents and staff.
- Working with the Pastoral Deputy Head on new processes and improvements to ensure the pupils wellbeing or safety continues to be maintained to the highest standards.
Agency General Nurse (RGN)
Sanctuary Personnel
, UK
2016.04 - 2020.04
- Freelance nursing in hospitals and prisons around the UK.
Registered General Nurse (RGN)
HMP Hewell
2013.09 - 2016.04
- Provided nursing care across multiple prison wings to male offenders with diverse health needs
- Responded to medical emergencies including overdoses, seizures, cardiac events, and injuries
- Worked collaboratively with substance misuse teams, psychiatrists, GPs, and prison officers
- Delivered health education programmes including smoking cessation, hygiene, and disease prevention
- Supervised junior nurses and ensured high standards of record-keeping in accordance with NMC and prison policy
- Managed clinics for wound care, chronic disease reviews, blood pressure monitoring, and sexual health
Health Tec Co-Ordinator Nurse
Coventry council
Coventry
2012.01 - 2013.09
- Promoted NHS careers and public health awareness among young people
- Developed inter-agency relationships to create engaging learning materials and workshops
- Acted as a mentor and role model for students considering careers in healthcare
- Designed and delivered tailored 12-week health and social care programmes to engage young adults not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
- Successfully recruited 12 out of 20 disengaged young adults to complete the course, equipping them with practical skills and increasing their employability.
- Partnered with schools, youth services, and local authorities to develop pathways into NHS careers, resulting in 6 learners gaining healthcare-related work experience or training placements.
Special Needs School Nurse
Victoria Education Centre
Bournemouth
2008.05 - 2012.01
- Supporting 4-18 year old student's emotional well-being and individual needs.
- Planning and implementation of emergency epilepsy medication, gastrostomy, NG tube feeding and drug witnessing/administering training to care staff.
- Develop, instigate and carry out new care and lifestyle strategies both individually and within a team for pupils.
- Observing, recording and reporting progress daily for various individuals.
- Maintaining a professional and supportive relationship with staff and parents.
- Promoting equality whilst acknowledging individual differences and to challenge any discriminatory practice.
- Pharmacy, ordering, stock management, checking in and safe administration of medication.
- Emergency care administered in acute health situations.
- Providing respite care.
Special Needs Lead School Nurse
Welcome Hills School
Warwickshire
2006.06 - 2008.05
- Led a team delivering nursing care to children with special educational and physical needs
- Co-ordinated medical rotas, trained care staff, and liaised with external professionals
- Managed complex cases including epilepsy, respiratory conditions, and behavioural challenges
- Designed and implemented initiatives to promote hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity
Staff Nurse - A&E
Alexandra Hospital
Warwickshire
2005.10 - 2006.06
- Provided frontline emergency care in a busy Accident & Emergency department
- Assessed and triaged patients, initiated emergency protocols, and administered IV medications
- Managed trauma, fractures, cardiac arrests, and paediatric emergencies
- Ensured timely documentation and coordinated with other hospital departments for admissions and referrals
Health Care Assistant - Agency
Professional Care Recruitment
2003.05 - 2005.10
- Supporting patients with activities of daily living.
- Flexibility and adaptation to new environments, staff and patients.
- Respect individual's dignity and confidentiality.
- Teaching and supporting patients and their family.
Travel Agent
Going Places
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1999.08 - 2000.08
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing accurate travel advice and recommendations.
- Negotiated favourable rates with service providers for cost-effective holidays.
- Performed administrative duties such as record-keeping, boosting office efficiency.
- Tailored bespoke holiday packages for memorable experiences.
- Facilitated smooth booking processes to guarantee seamless travel experiences.
- Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled all sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
Education
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling - Counselling Skills
Courses in England
UK 2023.09 - 2024.02
Prepare to Teach Lifelong learners (PTLLS) - Education
Leamington Spa College
Warwickshire 2012.09 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies RGN
Coventry University
Coventry 2000.09 - 2005.10
Some College (No Degree) -
Stratford Upon Avon College Access Course
Warwickshire 1998.09 - 1999.07
GCSE's -
St Peters School
Bournemouth 1985.09 - 1990.07
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Advocacy
- Organisational Skills
- Workload Management
- Confidentiality
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Communication Skills
- Mentoring
- Computer Literacy
Training
- ILS (immediate life support) 10/24
- Self harm and early intervention seminar, 11/21
- Keeping children safe in education, 09/21
- Sports Injuries Training, 06/21
- Vaccination & Immunisation foundation training, 04/21
- Immediate life support, 10/24
- CSTF Resuscitation Paediatric level 2 & 3
- Safeguarding Children (SOCA) level 1 & 3,
- Smoking Cessation
- Catheterisation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Major Incident Training
- Venepuncture
- Conflict Resolution
- Epilepsy management
- NG tube feeding
- Continence training
- Basic food hygiene
- Neuro shunt care
- IDTS
- Triage clinics
- Ear syringing
- Compression bandaging
Affiliations
- A passionate horse rider from a young age, with experience in competitive equestrian events Enthusiastic about health and fitness—regularly attend the gym Avid traveller with extensive experience across Europe, the Caribbean, and the US Former stewardess aboard private motor yachts Snowboarding enthusiast
Personal Information
- Age: 51
- Hobbies: A keen horse rider from a young age and used to compete in equestrian events., I enjoy being active and regularly work out at my local gym., I have also travelled extensively throughout Europe, Caribbean & US holidaying and working as a stewardess on various private motor yachts., Snow Boarding enthusiast.
- Date of birth: 12/27/73
Timeline
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling - Counselling Skills
Courses in England
2023.09 - 2024.02
School Nurse
St George's Junior School,
2022.02 - Current
Bank Nurse – RGN
HMYOI Feltham
2021.08 - Current
Health Centre Nurse Manager
St Georges School
2020.04 - 2022.02
Agency General Nurse (RGN)
Sanctuary Personnel
2016.04 - 2020.04
Registered General Nurse (RGN)
HMP Hewell
2013.09 - 2016.04
Prepare to Teach Lifelong learners (PTLLS) - Education
Leamington Spa College
2012.09 - 2013.03
Health Tec Co-Ordinator Nurse
Coventry council
2012.01 - 2013.09
Special Needs School Nurse
Victoria Education Centre
2008.05 - 2012.01
Special Needs Lead School Nurse
Welcome Hills School
2006.06 - 2008.05
Staff Nurse - A&E
Alexandra Hospital
2005.10 - 2006.06
Health Care Assistant - Agency
Professional Care Recruitment
2003.05 - 2005.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies RGN
Coventry University
2000.09 - 2005.10
Travel Agent
Going Places
1999.08 - 2000.08
Some College (No Degree) -
Stratford Upon Avon College Access Course
1998.09 - 1999.07
GCSE's -
St Peters School
1985.09 - 1990.07