Natalie Bentley
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Dynamic and extremely hard working individual. Working within the NHS has given me exceptional communication skills and the ability to build fantastic rapport with patients and colleagues alike. Being a senior member of my current team, I am expected to lead on the deliverance of outstanding care with compassion and professionalism and confidently take the lead within ward rounds and meetings with consultants and the multi-disciplinary team.
I use multiple computer systems and I am able to navigate them quickly and effectively, all this said, gives me the skill set i require to successfully move forward in my professional development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Care Nursery Nurse
University Plymouth Hospitals
Plymouth, Devon
10.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes. Undertaking the senior leadership role within my team to support colleagues.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, gaining strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike. Confident with the delivery of teaching infant basic life support .
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information. Following all policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Able to confidently use all digital systems within the NHS-including update of patient care plans on 'k2', along with I soft programme, badger.net and update of shiftly digital handovers.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked well within the team as well as being able to prioritise my own workload of daily tasks.
- Confident in managing and de-escalating conflict effectively
Health care assistant
University Plymouth Hospitals
Plymouth, Devon
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Maintained stock levels of supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care during shifts.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties in line with data protection policies set down by the NHS.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Earned promotion, in 2014, to Nursery Nurse through hard work, dedication and being successful in a competitive interview process.
Creche Assistant
Nuffield Health
Plymouth, Devon
04.2005 - 08.2010
- Assisted in planning educational activities, aiding in children's development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies that would improve childcare services offered.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents and families, resulting in trustful care partnerships.
- Maintained clean and organised play areas, promoting a healthy space for activities.
- Ensured child safety through constant supervision at playtimes and meals.
Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Bambinos Day Nursery
Plymouth, Devon
09.2003 - 02.2005
- Applied understanding of early years foundation stage framework in daily activities.
- Established trusting relationships with children, building strong bonds with both children and parents.
- Created an engaging environment with storytelling, educational games, art projects.
- Communicated with parents regarding their children's day-to-day activities.
- Attended college weekly, in the evening, to achieve my NVQ level 2 in Early Years and Education
Education
Adult Nursing
Plymouth University
Plymouth 09.2010 - 09.2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Science
National Open College Network
Plymouth 09.2009 - 07.2010
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years And Education
City & Guilds
Plymouth 09.2003 - 03.2006
Skills
- Receptive and adaptable
- Great communicator
- Perfect time management
- Good team player
- Problem solver
Accomplishments
9 GCSEs taken
Manual handling in the workplace
Special care nursery nurse preceptorship programme complete
Able to deliver safe teaching of infant basic life support
LInk role to infection control policies and procedures for current ward
Affiliations
- Keen runner
- Social organiser at current workplace
Timeline
Special Care Nursery Nurse
University Plymouth Hospitals
10.2011 - Current
Health care assistant
University Plymouth Hospitals
10.2011 - 09.2014
Adult Nursing
Plymouth University
09.2010 - 09.2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Science
National Open College Network
09.2009 - 07.2010
Creche Assistant
Nuffield Health
04.2005 - 08.2010
Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Bambinos Day Nursery
09.2003 - 02.2005
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years And Education
City & Guilds
09.2003 - 03.2006
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