Pamela Hassett
Totland,United Kingdom
Summary
Healthcare professional with 25+ years in nursing across diverse environments, more recently specialising in occupational health, predominantly servicing the corporate sector. Proven track record in implementing effective health surveillance measures. Strong ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, ensuring compassionate care through empathetic communication. Committed to flexibility and continuous improvement in patient care delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Newport, Isle of Wight
2022.10 - Current
- Managed own timetable communicating with corporate and undertaking their government mandated health surveillance programmes.
- Liaised with the senior occupational health team discuss health surveillance outcomes and together develop workable feedback to corporate mitigating illness or injury risks.
- Screened new employees for vaccination status to confirm compliance with hospital employment standards.
- Participated in the vaccination clinics established for employees and in periodic vaccination clinics run for members of the public.
- Maintained accurate patient data to ensure precise confidential medical records.
Registered nurse
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Newport, Isle of Wight
2019.03 - 2023.04
- Liaised with the Primary care multidisciplinary team to manage patients care within their own home.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records
- Followed infection control protocols strictly, maintaining a safe environment for all.
- Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality care and support.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any abnormal changes promptly and referring for further assessment or treatment as needed.
- Administered prescribed medication to manage patients needs in their own home
- Conducted health assessments for early illness detection and developed individualised care plans to meet their unique needs.
- Managed a variety of wound care duties, continence needs and chest drain management for patients in their own homes.
- In collaboration with the Hospice assisted to provide end of life care to patients and their families prioritising dignity and compassion whilst in their own homes.
- Advised diabetic patients on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Ensured confidentiality whilst handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained updated knowledge on latest nursing trends, enhancing practice proficiency.
- Mentored placement students and new staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
- Evaluated ability of existing care plans to cater to complex patient needs, implementing changes as necessary.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments via face to face training and online to provide best patient care.
- Assessed patients' ongoing wellbeing, recording details using System One.
- Provided life-saving support to patients in emergency situations and initiated transfer to hospital.
- Assessed patients in their own homes for equipment needs and made requests as required
Registered nurse
Australian Defence Department
Fremantle , Western Australia
2008.07 - 2018.11
- Conducted routine and pre deployment assessments ensuring ongoing defence members health compliance.
- Nurse in charge managing daily triage clinic attending to minor illnesses with over the counter medication or advice, delivering swift resolution or referring for further medical assessment and management.
- Administered injections and immunisations routine or in preparedness for deployment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members and their commanding units for comprehensive patient care planning
- Health centre representative satting in on the quarterly medical review boards to provide medical progress reports on defence members and assist in rehab initiatives.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with unwell and/or injured defence members, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex physical and mental health injuries
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior medics and nursing defence staff.
- Assisted the Dr in minor surgeries within the practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Perth Western Australia 1996.07 - 1999.12
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Spirometry and audiometry testing
- Autonomous work capability
- Flexibility
- Health surveillance implementation
- Team collaboration
- Empathetic communication
- Competent vaccine administrator
Accomplishments
Medal of appreciation for healthcare services to The Australian Defence Force
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Travel
- Entertaining
- Gardening
- Youth work
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered nurse
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
2022.10 - Current
Registered nurse
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
2019.03 - 2023.04
Registered nurse
Australian Defence Department
2008.07 - 2018.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
1996.07 - 1999.12