Penelope Commerford

• Provided holistic, one-to-one daily care for my elderly patient with advanced metastatic prostate cancer and heart failure.
• Prescribed medications independently and managed treatment plan
• Provided long-term in-dwelling catheter care & replacement Tx
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive palliative care plans.
• Assessed the patient's physical and emotional needs to tailor his personalised care plan.
• Alleviated patient's emotional and physical suffering through effective psychological intervention, and pain management strategies.
• Facilitated family meetings, providing comfort and support during difficult times.
• Monitored patient's responses to treatments, providing critical feedback to medical team.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by oncology and cardiac physicians, ensuring adherence to protocol.

• Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnoses for a broad range of patients in primary and secondary care settings.
• Prescribed medications independently, and managed treatment plans for patients with complex health conditions.
• Provided palliative and end-of-life care when necessary.
• Delivered health education and preventative care, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and specialists to ensure seamless patient care and manage referrals
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalised care.
• Conducted comprehensive health assessments for accurate diagnosis.
• Prioritised urgent cases effectively for enhanced patient outcomes.
• Recommended appropriate treatment plans with multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Managed complex chronic conditions through diligent monitoring and assessment.
• Maintained detailed patient records to facilitate seamless healthcare delivery.
• Streamlined personal clinic appointments via efficient appointment scheduling.
• Administered vaccinations, boosting community health.
• Liaised regularly with patients' families to provide updates on progress and prognosis.
• Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development courses.
• Assessed emergency situations quickly, ensuring immediate attention for critical patients.

CLINICALLY:

• Palliative & end of life care – medication; syringe driver application; fast track assessments
• Completing comprehensive, individual assessments & care plans for new & existing patients; maintaining nursing records & progress notes
• Ensuring timely & accurate clinical documentation
• Advanced wound management: ABPI scans/compression / pressure area care
• Undertaking arterial Doppler ultrasound scanning (ABPI) for arterial assessment: occlusion, ulcer formation detection.
• Diabetes management & extensive patient education
• Administration of IV, IM & subcutaneous medication / immunisations / vaccinations
• IV cannulation
• Acute emergency care & follow-up
• TNP (Vac) dressing care / change
• Male & female catheterisation
• Provided excellent patient care by administering medication, monitoring vitals and responding to health changes.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Delivered compassionate support for patients during recovery from procedures.
• Oversaw wound dressings, ensuring cleanliness and preventing infection spread.
• Administered IVs, adhering strictly to hygiene protocols to prevent potentially harmful infections.
• Liaised regularly with doctors to update on patient progress and alterations in condition.