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Nikki Wilson

Lancaster,lancashire

Summary

Resilient Emergency Nurse with 15 years of frontline experience spanning Major Trauma EDs, Urgent Care, and versatile agency contracts. Expert in high-acuity care and clinical leadership, frequently trusted as Night Sister holding the Resus bleep to orchestrate critical care responses. Adaptable, decisive, and focused on maintaining exceptional clinical standards during high-pressure shifts.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

clinical Nurse Practitioner

GTD
Preston, Lancashire
04.2024 - Current
  • Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
  • Assess and prioritise patients' clinical needs utilising Manchester Triage System.
  • Supplied and administered PGD medications safely and effectively, adhering to policy and guidance.
  • Promoted and facilitated evidence-based practice, improving patient outcomes and care standards.
  • Maintain professional knowledge and practice compliance with their respective professional body.
  • Demonstrate continual professional development (CPD) through organised or self-directed study/learning and participation in clinical supervision, audit and appraisal.
  • Committed to flexible work within dynamic environments, responding positively to changing service needs.
  • Works within their respective Code of Professional Conduct.

Agency nurse

Dave webster Nursing Agency
Blackpool, Lancashire
09.2022 - 04.2024

Deliver immediate, high-standard nursing care to patients with sudden, undiagnosed, or life-threatening conditions.

  • Stabilisation & Monitoring: Monitor vital signs for critically ill patients, operate emergency equipment, and respond instantly to medical crises like cardiac arrests or trauma.
  • Patient Care & Treatment: Administer emergency medications, manage wound care, apply dressings, and take over patient care directly from paramedics.
  • Performed rapid initial assessments, took vital signs, recorded patient histories, and prioritised care urgency to enhance patient outcomes.
  • An agency nurse in Accident and Emergency (A&E) provides flexible, high-pressure frontline care, stepping into busy hospital departments to assess, triage, and stabilise emergency patients with minimal onboarding.
  • Adapted quickly to new hospital environments, filling last-minute and hard-to-cover shift gaps to ensure continuous patient care.
  • Work effectively alongside multidisciplinary teams under demanding conditions.
  • Referred patients to specialist departments (such as radiology or cardiology) and communicated treatment updates to doctors, patients, and families to facilitate timely care.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and legible patient records and discharge paperwork

Band 6 ED staff Nurse

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Preston, Lancashire
02.2020 - 09.2022

Managed acute trauma and medical emergencies, ensuring critical baseline observations monitored to support timely interventions.

  • Conduct rapid initial assessments and advanced triage for incoming A&E patients.
  • Coordinated shift patient flow by effectively distributing workloads and collaborating with MDT doctors to optimise care delivery.
  • Interpret results from advanced diagnostic procedures and escalate changes promptly.
  • Deliver ECGs, venepuncture, and minor injury interventions under trust protocols.
  • Supervised support staff, appraised junior nurses and nursing associates, and guided students to enhance team competency and care quality.
  • Act as clinical role model while managing complaints and safety concerns daily.
  • Manage risk reporting and uphold infection control standards across the department.
  • Apply NMC Code of professional conduct and participate in clinical audits actively.

Night Sister

Morecambe Bay hospital Trust
Lancaster, Lancashire
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Clinical Leadership: Provide expert clinical advice and leadership to junior doctors, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Patient Care: Assess, examine, and treat acutely ill patients within an agreed scope of practice.
  • Recognised and assessed deteriorating patients to initiate timely interventions.
  • Coordinated patient care activities in A&E to optimise workflow and ensure prompt treatment.: Manage patient flow and coordinate activities with A&E to ensure timely care.
  • Performed advanced clinical skills including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, and catheterisation to support patient recovery.: Perform clinical tasks such as cannulation, ABG's venepuncture, ECGs, and catheterisation.
  • Documented and maintained comprehensive digital and verbal records using hospital systems for accurate patient information.: Maintain clear digital and verbal records using hospital systems like Lorenzo and EDMS.

Staff nurse

Morecambe bay hospital Trust
Lancaster, Lancashire
02.2015 - 01.2019
  • Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
  • Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely medicine delivery, enhancing patient treatment effectiveness.
  • Updated patient records to maintain accurate documentation, supporting continuity of care.
  • Explained medical procedures clearly to patients, increasing their understanding and engagement in their treatment.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing

Cumbria University
Lancaster, Lancashire
09.2010 - 09.2013

CPD

Univseristy of Salford
Salford
01.2026 - 06.2026

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Blood transfusion knowledge
  • Pain management
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgement
  • Complex case management
  • Clinical leadership
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Paediatric care
  • End-of-life discussions
  • Safeguarding vulnerable groups
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient advocacy

Affiliations

  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Crochet

Work availability

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Timeline

CPD

Univseristy of Salford
01.2026 - 06.2026

clinical Nurse Practitioner

GTD
04.2024 - Current

Agency nurse

Dave webster Nursing Agency
09.2022 - 04.2024

Band 6 ED staff Nurse

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
02.2020 - 09.2022

Night Sister

Morecambe Bay hospital Trust
01.2019 - 01.2020

Staff nurse

Morecambe bay hospital Trust
02.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing

Cumbria University
09.2010 - 09.2013
Nikki Wilson