Olivia Jarvis
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
I am a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over four years of intensive care experience, currently working within a specialist Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit. I have experience caring for critically ill patients requiring advanced organ support, including mechanical ventilation, invasive haemodynamic monitoring and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Since October 2025, I have been ECMO trained and am confident caring for patients receiving complex cardiothoracic critical care. Alongside my clinical role, I am a Tissue Viability Link Nurse and an active member of the Staff Wellbeing Team, demonstrating my commitment to improving both patient outcomes and staff wellbeing. I am passionate about delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care within fast-paced environments. I work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, remain calm under pressure and enjoy continually developing my clinical knowledge and skills. I am excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to an Intensive Care Unit in Australia while continuing my professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit
07.2023 - Current
- Provide specialist nursing care for critically ill cardiothoracic patients requiring advanced multi organ support.
- Care for patients following complex cardiac and thoracic surgery.
- Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring and vasoactive medications.
- ECMO trained since October 2023 and involved in the care of patients receiving extracorporeal life support.
- Manage chest drains, pacing wires, mechanical support including VADs, IABPs and impellas
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond promptly to clinical deterioration.
- Collaborate closely with medical staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Support patients and their families through complex and often challenging critical care journeys.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice.
- Act as a Tissue Viability Link Nurse, promoting pressure injury prevention and best practice in skin integrity.
- Active member of the Staff Wellbeing Team, supporting initiatives that promote staff health, resilience and positive workplace culture.
- Mentor student nurses and support junior colleagues within the clinical environment.
Registered Nurse
Oldham Intensive Care Unit
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to critically ill medical and surgical patients within a busy intensive care unit.
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients and those requiring invasive monitoring and complex therapies.
- Administered intravenous medications and continuous infusions safely and effectively.
- Participated in emergency admissions and the management of deteriorating patients.
- Worked collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective patient care.
- Developed strong critical care assessment, communication and clinical decision-making skills.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, building rapport with patients to support mental and emotional well-being.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Critical Care studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester01-2025
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Adult Nursing
University of Salford
2021
A Levels - Psychology Biology Maths
Ashton Sixth Form College
GCSEs - 2 × A* 6 × A 2 × B
Fairfield High School for girls
Skills
- Adult acute and critical care
- Step 1-3 Adult critical care Competency framework completed
- Critical care management
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical support
- Mechanical ventilation
- ECMO support
- Invasive monitoring
- Clinical decision making
- Patient documentation
- Medication administration
- Pressure injury prevention
- Staff mentorship
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oldham Intensive Care Unit
09.2021 - 06.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Critical Care studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Adult Nursing
University of Salford
A Levels - Psychology Biology Maths
Ashton Sixth Form College
GCSEs - 2 × A* 6 × A 2 × B
Fairfield High School for girls