Nora Bechta
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Senior Staff Nurse with expertise in patient-centered care and clinical leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement individualized care plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong leadership in conducting patient assessments and ensuring safe, compassionate care. Committed to operational excellence and adherence to NMC guidelines and company policies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Staff Nurse
PULSE AGENCY NURSING AT HOME
London
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported residents in daily personal care routines, encompassing bathing, dressing, and eating to enhance well-being.
- Administered medication, insulin, and injections while ensuring accurate wound care.
- Conducted clinical assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Partnered with nursing team to establish effective treatment plans, elevating patient health.
- Maintained hygienic environment, reducing monthly incidents by 25%.
Clinical Lead
NURSING HOME WORK
London
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Led clinical team in implementing best practices for patient care and safety.
- Ensured high standards of care delivery through team supervision, ensuring ensuring 100 % compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Worked in line with NMC guidelines, Company protocols and clinical governance.
- Led delivery of complex care packages, ensuring high nursing standards through regular audits and supervision of practice.
- Managed a team of 25 clinical staff, evaluating performance and improving efficiency by 15 %
- Managed complaints and safeguarding investigations to uphold patient welfare.
- Enhanced collaboration with various healthcare providers, leading to 20 % improvement in patient care and outcomes.
- Orchestrated care plan development, ensuring individual needs are addressed.
- Advocating for patient s best interests when required. (Safeguarding and Dolls referrals)
- Facilitated the successful onboarding of new clinical staff members reducing onboarding time by 30 %
- Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of patient health outcomes. (resulting in decrease of pressure ulcers, falls, and infection spreading)
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and promoted effective and emphatic communication with patients and relatives.
Bank Nurse Nursing Home
Beatrice Place
London
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Delivered care for elderly patients, managing acute and chronic health issues .
- Patient centered care plans and risks assessments (eg: MUST, Waterlow Score)
- Medication management including oral and intravenous medication such as syringe drivers.
- Clinical procedures: Male and females, catheterization, monitoring of vitals signs, PEG feed, wounds dressings...
- Completed accurate patient documentation.
- Ensured patient safety and reported medical changes to GP.
- Acting in best interest of patients while ensuring compliance with company policies, NMC guidelines CQC and clinical governance protocols
- Planning and supervising the safe and compassionate delivery of care and carrying evaluations on care effectiveness when required.
- Providing high standards of patients and focusing on specific care requirements for patients with complex health problems such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- Collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams and promoting effective and empathetic communication and relatives.
Clinical Lead
Butterworth Centre
London
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Directed and oversaw nursing and care teams, ensuring effective guidance and support.
- Conducted audits and supervised clinical practice to uphold clinical standards.
- Facilitated patient-centered care plan evaluations, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Guided junior staff members, promoting professional development.
Nurse Cardiac Ward
King's College Hospital/Cromwell Hospital
London
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Performed clinical assessments and monitored vital signs.
- Interpreted ECG and telemetry for clinical decisions.
- Executed advanced cardiac life support in emergencies.
- Administered cardiac medications and performed phlebotomy.
- Enhanced communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Nurse Acute Medical Ward
King's College Hospital
London
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided nursing care for acute medical and cardiac conditions.
- Developed individualized care plans with healthcare teams.
- Administered complex medication regimens safely.
- Educated patients and families on disease management.
- Mentored staff, fostering continuous learning.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits to enhance patient safety and care standards.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Advanced Adult Nursing
Middlesex University
London 09.2005 - 8 2008
Certificate - Phlebotomy and cannulation, Nursing
Kings College Hospital
London 12.2009 - 12 2009
Skills
- Patient-Centred Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Geriatric Care
- Unit Management
- Infection Control
- Medication Management
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical Expertise
LANGUAGES
English Advanced (C1)
French Native
Hobbies
Health and fitness, Travelling, Group hiking, Cinema, Exhibitions and museums, Keeping myself updated with nursing development and skills
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
PULSE AGENCY NURSING AT HOME
01.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Lead
NURSING HOME WORK
04.2023 - 12.2024
Bank Nurse Nursing Home
Beatrice Place
03.2022 - 08.2024
Clinical Lead
Butterworth Centre
03.2020 - 03.2023
Nurse Cardiac Ward
King's College Hospital/Cromwell Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2020
Certificate - Phlebotomy and cannulation, Nursing
Kings College Hospital
12.2009 - 12 2009
Nurse Acute Medical Ward
King's College Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Advanced Adult Nursing
Middlesex University
09.2005 - 8 2008