Nicola Gauden
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Experienced in acute care nursing with focus on patient-centred treatments plans. Can bring patient satisfaction to forefront by utilising critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Offering empathetic patient care and team collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Band 5 Staff Nurse
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Canterbury, Kent
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring legal compliance.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' health status for improved treatment planning.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, minimising potential errors or adverse reactions.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by adhering to nursing standards and protocols.
- Continually updated knowledge of current nursing practices and policies through regular participation in professional development activities.
- Documented incidents on patient management systems in real time to maximise efficiency.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration, and initiating immediate emergency care.
- Achieved and maintained positive staff morale, fostering good relationships with patients, visitors, and other departments.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity, and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent, or emergency situations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Mentored students and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provision.
Care Practitioner/Senior Health Care Assistant
Maria Mallaband Care Group/Avante Care
Canterbury , Kent
07.2015 - 09.2020
- Ensured patients' comfort by promptly addressing their concerns.
- Compiled detailed reports about each patient's condition, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment plans by doctors.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing through the delivery of holistic care plans.
- Improved patient relationships through active listening, and empathy.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients, fostering a healing atmosphere.
- Provided top-tier patient care, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating seamless patient care provision.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performed daily living tasks for bedridden patients, improving their standard of living.
- Facilitated training sessions for junior staff members, increasing proficiency in healthcare practices.
- Managed medication schedules for patients, leading to optimal health outcomes.
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
Education
BachBachelor of Science (Hons) Undergrelor of Arts - Adult Nursing
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, Kent 09.2018 - 08.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care (Adults)
City & Guilds
Canterbury, KentNVQ Level 2 - Team Leading
TNG Limited
Canterbury, KentA-Levels - Sociology
Chaucer Technology School
Canterbury, Kent 09.2001 - 05.2003
GCSEs - Maths, English Land, English Lit, Science (Double), RE, History, Textiles, Spanish, Home Economics
Chaucer Technology School
Canterbury, Kent 09.1996 - 05.2001
Skills
- Collaborative working
- Communication with vulnerable groups
- Confidence in delegation
- Professional integrity
- Adaptable to changing situations
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Accurate record-keeping compliance
- Excellent time management
- Patient-centred approach
- Patient confidentiality
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band 5 Staff Nurse
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
09.2021 - Current
BachBachelor of Science (Hons) Undergrelor of Arts - Adult Nursing
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2018 - 08.2021
Care Practitioner/Senior Health Care Assistant
Maria Mallaband Care Group/Avante Care
07.2015 - 09.2020
A-Levels - Sociology
Chaucer Technology School
09.2001 - 05.2003
GCSEs - Maths, English Land, English Lit, Science (Double), RE, History, Textiles, Spanish, Home Economics
Chaucer Technology School
09.1996 - 05.2001
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care (Adults)
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 2 - Team Leading
TNG Limited
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