Nicola Shorthose

• I am responsible for the overall Caseload Management of patients that are registered with GP Practices within the Amber Valley Locality.
• Monitor standards of care, deploying and supervising team members as appropriate and the daily management of own workload. I am currently responsible for seventeen members of staff that include registered nurses, nursing associates and health care assistants.
• Co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programs which reflect the individual needs of patients and carers.
• Plan, implement and evaluate a learning contract for student nurses involving multi-disciplinary agencies. I work closely with GP Practices providing insight days for the Practice Nursing Teams.
• Be involved in the education and training of newly qualified nurses and other staff employed within the Trust
• Have the initiative to respond to challenging and unpredictable situations/behaviours that arise in the clinics.
• Manage any complaints, errors, concerns and other untoward occurrences in line with local policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes issues relating Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• I am aware of my limitations and know when to escalate clinical or operational issues to my direct line manager.
• Co-ordinate the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of Care Plans that reflect the individual needs of patients that meet best practice using advocated tools/systems as required.
• As well as the management duties I also spend time in clinic, delivering a variety of wound care techniques such as compression therapy, wound packing, VAC Therapy, education and support and promoting self-care as much as possible. I work closely with other Specialisms such as Vascular/Lymphoedema/Dermatology/Podiatry Departments. Vital Observation monitoring, NEWS score and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
• I am registered with SystmOne and use this system to document confidential information in regard to the patients medical information.

Delivering nursing care to patients in their home and clinic environment.

Duties include venepuncture, administration of medications such as controlled drugs via syringe drivers, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Administration of Prostap and Zoladex. Administering vaccines such as Shingles/Pneumonia/Influenza. Nursing patients with Diabetes such as insulin and blood glucose monitoring, promoting their independence. Removal of sutures and clips. Simple and complex wound care. Pressure ulcer care and prevention advice. Moisture associated skin damage care. Urinary catheter insertion for both male and female patients. PICC line care. Palliative care support. Working closely with GP Practices, Care-Co-ordinators, Physio/Occupational Therapists, Derbyshire Health United, Community Matrons and other Agencies such as Marie Curie/Treetops Hospice.

Providing nursing care to patients pre and post operatively on a General Surgical Ward.

Administration of Intravenous Medications, Vital observations, Pain Management, discharge planning to ensure the patient is safe and supported socially and holistically following surgery. Completing observations such as surgical checklists, consent documentation and updating medical records via electronic and paper systems.

Worked as a health care assistant in a Medical Outpatient Clinic.

Taking clinic observations, weight/BMI, chaperoning Consultants during minor operations, venepuncture, ECGs, ensuring clinics were kept clean and tidy. Providing emotional support to patients and relatives.

Providing care to fifteen service users with a Team of carers.

Assisting with daily care such as washing, dressing, supporting with daily living, promoting independence, social activities, hobbies.

Food preparation and cooking. Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment in line with Health & Safety protocols. Receiving and unpacking supplies as well as stock rotation.

Family responsibilities-child care for my infant Daughter.

Worked on a food production line, processing baked goods for Supermarkets.