Personable Community Staff Nurse skilled in building positive patient relationships for compassionate assistance. Adapted care to suit individual needs for responsive, person-centred support. Managed time well to meet busy schedules and maintain smooth-running services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Health Visitor
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh
12.2019 - Current
Management of a caseload of complex families.
Assessment of perinatal wellbeing
Assessment of child development
Health promotion including immunisations, breastfeeding, healthy diet, dental hygiene.
Record keeping in line with Statutory body
Completion of PG Cert in Psychoanalysis
Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.
Reviewed documents for staff to proofread for errors, correct formatting and verify factual information.
Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
Enabled accurate assessment of children's developmental progress by conducting health reviews.
Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
Completed patient visits daily to offer trusted care in home setting.
Supported vaccine advocacy campaign to accelerate mobilisation of communities, boosting registration rates.
Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.
Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
Completed holistic assessments, meeting face-to-face with families to identify their difficulties in meeting child needs.
Prevented childhood obesity by encouraging healthy nutrition conversations, focusing on behaviour change techniques.
Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Facilitated a smooth child protection process by developing and submitting thorough child protection assessments.
Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
Health visitor
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Newtownards, Ards and North Down
09.2014 - 12.2019
Assessed patients upon arrival to determine acute care needs and develop ongoing plans.
Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
Enabled accurate assessment of children's developmental progress by conducting health reviews.
Ensured continuity of service by maintaining accurate, legible and contemporaneous client records.
Paediatric staff nurse
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast
02.2006 - 08.2018
Improved charting procedures to reduce backlog and increase data accessibility.
Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Facilitated positive treatment outcome by constantly monitoring effectiveness and re-evaluating programmes of care.
Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
specialised care of paediatric clients with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, diabetes and acute respiratory problems including management and care of tracheostomies
Checked paediatric patient vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for intervention.
Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
Prepared patients for examinations and treatments, using relaxation techniques to minimise anxiety and stress.
Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
Administered paediatric vaccines in alignment with immunisation regulations and protocols.
Analysed patient data to facilitate accurate assessment of treatment outcomes.
Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Prioritised patient safety, developing infection control plans in compliance with OSHA and regulatory requirements.
Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Worked in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.
Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
Delivered paediatric acute care, performing effective crisis interventions to reduce hospital admissions.
Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
Trained junior nurses on industry best practices and patient care regulations.
Collected biological samples for use in diagnostic testing.
Assessed, diagnosed and developed person-centred care plans for paediatric patients.
Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
Evaluated paediatric patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - psychoanalysis
Tavistock And Portman NHS Foundation Trust
London
09/2022 - 09/2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Health Visiting
University of Ulster
Coleraine
09/2013 - 09/2014
Bachelor of Science - Children's nursing
Napier University
Edinburgh
02/2002 - 02/2006
Skills
Clinical judgement
Charting and reporting
Patient health assessments
Medication administration
Vital signs
Health promotion interventions
Child immunisation programmes
IV drug therapy management
Infection control protocol
Patient education
Feeding and nutrition advice
Timeline
Specialist Health Visitor
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
12.2019 - Current
Health visitor
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
09.2014 - 12.2019
Paediatric staff nurse
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
02.2006 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - psychoanalysis
Tavistock And Portman NHS Foundation Trust
09/2022 - 09/2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Health Visiting
University of Ulster
09/2013 - 09/2014
Bachelor of Science - Children's nursing
Napier University
02/2002 - 02/2006
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