Natalie Foster

*Allocated nurse for approximately forty looked after children, assessing health needs and implementing action plans, with regular monitoring and reviews to ensure comprehensive care.

*Provide health advice, support and intervention for children, young people and their families.

*Managing a diverse and increasing caseload of children and young people across schools and community settings.

*Liaised with families, schools, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to facilitate positive health outcomes for children and young people.

*Contributed to development of Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) for children with additional needs through collaboration with educational and healthcare professionals, enhancing support for these children.

*Work independently as an advocate for our young people as well as working within the larger team of School Health or our separate township teams ensuring all staff are supported.

*Undertook safeguarding training and regular supervision sessions. Working closely with social care and partner agencies.

Maintained accurate documentation and prepared professional reports.

• Delivered specialised care to premature and critically ill newborn infants within a level 3 Neonatal intensive care unit.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and well-being.
• Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective care.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
• Conducted health education sessions for family members prior to discharge to ensure safety.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
• Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
• Supported Families through complex clinical situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Upheld the highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.

• Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill patients in burns intensive care, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort.
• Managed patients with complex needs within high dependency and ward environments.
• Demonstrated excellent clinical assessment, monitoring and decision making skills.
• Worked efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Managed emergency situations effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
• Assisted doctors during surgeries with precision and efficiency.
• Upheld the highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.

• Assisted doctors during surgeries with precision and efficiency.
• Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensured safety and comfort of sedated patients on ventilation.
• Cared for patients who have tracheostomies.
• Advocated for patients who were on end-of-life care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.