Peter Clifford
SOUTH SHIELDS,South Shields
Summary
I am a nurse with over 30 years experience in a variety of settings who is familiar with the client group at Milldene from working as an agency nurse there over the last few years.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Nurse
First Call Healthcare
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
2015.02 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Orchard Healthcare (Eastgate Manor)
Prudhoe, Northumberland
2014.06 - 2015.01
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Registered Nurse
Craigielea Care Home
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
2013.06 - 2014.03
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Inpatient Unit Manager
Marie Curie
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
2012.11 - 2013.02
- Surpassed sales plans by [Number]%, using data analysis to identify and close critical sales gaps.
- Oversaw integration of [Number] new recruits to forge cohesive, engaged and talented team achieving agreed targets.
- Boosted employee motivation by [Number]% by guiding staff development and facilitating team building exercises.
- Directed financial, recruitment and operational decision-making using [Type] expertise to drive [Type] progress.
Inpatient Unit Manager
North London Hospice
London, Greater London
2000.09 - 2012.11
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Nurse Team Leader
Forest Healthcare
Chingford, Greater London
1995.04 - 2000.09
Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Hospice
Hackney, London
1993.01 - 1995.04
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Student Nurse
Barking Havering and Brentwood School of Nursing
Romford, Havering
1991.10 - 1993.01
- Gained understanding of health inequalities affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
- Planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
Mental Health Nurse
Barking Havering and Brentwood Health Authority
Brentwood, Essex
1991.01 - 1991.10
- Ensured optimal treatment results by guaranteeing correct administration of medication.
- Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
- Drove continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, conducting and using nursing research.
- Conducted patient assessments to accurately diagnose health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Mental Health Nursing Student
Barking Havering and Brentwood School of Nursing
Brentwood, Essex
1987.10 - 1991.01
- Provided high quality, compassionate, evidence-based care to patients following initial assessments.
- Executed nursing care programmes within controlled environment.
- Facilitated patient consent of care by equipping service users with good understanding of decision making process for identified treatment.
- Worked directly with people from various backgrounds whilst practising respect for privacy, dignity, needs and choices of patients and carers.
Education
PgDip - Ethics of Cancer and Palliative Care
Keele University
Keele 2007.07 - 2009.07
A-Levels - English Geography
Stainbeck High School
Leeds 1979.03 - 1981.05
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Family and patient support
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- End-of-life care
- Patient communication
- Clinical record keeping
- Catheter and wound care
- Dementia care
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
First Call Healthcare
2015.02 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orchard Healthcare (Eastgate Manor)
2014.06 - 2015.01
Registered Nurse
Craigielea Care Home
2013.06 - 2014.03
Inpatient Unit Manager
Marie Curie
2012.11 - 2013.02
PgDip - Ethics of Cancer and Palliative Care
Keele University
2007.07 - 2009.07
Inpatient Unit Manager
North London Hospice
2000.09 - 2012.11
Nurse Team Leader
Forest Healthcare
1995.04 - 2000.09
Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Hospice
1993.01 - 1995.04
Student Nurse
Barking Havering and Brentwood School of Nursing
1991.10 - 1993.01
Mental Health Nurse
Barking Havering and Brentwood Health Authority
1991.01 - 1991.10
Mental Health Nursing Student
Barking Havering and Brentwood School of Nursing
1987.10 - 1991.01
A-Levels - English Geography
Stainbeck High School
1979.03 - 1981.05