Poppy Molyneux
Bristol
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with a strong foundation in patient care and team leadership. Proficient in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and delivering safe, evidence-based care. Demonstrates technical proficiency in scrubbing and assisting for multiple Interventional Radiology procedures. Skilled in emergency response, CPR, first aid, and the management of acute clinical situations. Maintains accurate and compliant patient records in line with healthcare regulations.
Strong communication skills foster effective collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, while a compassionate approach builds trust and rapport. Adept at critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous professional development and patient education, ensuring safe and effective treatment while supporting positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sister
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
09.2022 - Current
- Progressed from Band 5 nurse, taking on managerial and leadership responsibilities, including erostering, allocations, appraisals.
- Nurse in charge and coordinator for the department, ensuring appropriate staff skill mix across 4 labs and maintaining clear communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Scheduling and preparing both outpatient and inpatient procedures, ensuring patient priority and optimization and review of blood results prior to procedure.
- Assisting in training and mentoring junior nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Serving as link nurse for multiple roles, including ANTT, pharmacy, medicines management and Entonox. Promoting best practice standards.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout treatment.
- Competent in delivery of conscious sedation and monitoring of patients' conditions, recognizing changes and promptly action to resolve any issues.
Registered nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Competent as a scrub nurse, assisting interventional radiologists by preparing equipment, ensuring sterile environments, and supporting procedures.
- Delivered effective peri-operative care, including conscious sedation (completed safe sedation course), continuous monitoring of vital signs, and pain management.
- Educated patients about procedural processes, answering queries to alleviate concerns and ensure informed consent.
- Maintained accurate documentation of procedures and patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Acted as ANTT practice facilitator, promoting safe practice and delivering training for new staff.
- Collaborated closely with radiographers, doctors, and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.
- Coordinated staffing and procedures within IR labs, demonstrating early leadership and prioritization skills.
- Applied critical thinking skills during emergency situations, ensuring swift and safe responses.
- Completed Interventional Radiology module at Robert Gordon University and engaged in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of IR techniques.
Agency staff nurse
SWIIS Healthcare
Bristol
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked as an agency nurse across medical wards at Bristol Royal Infirmary and within cardiology at the Bristol Heart Institute.
- Delivered safe patient care, including medication administration, wound management, and multidisciplinary referrals (e.g. physio, DSN, pain team).
- Adapted quickly to different wards and teams, demonstrating flexibility and accountability in varied environments.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated responses to treatments and medications accurately; alerted doctors of any adverse reactions promptly.
- Monitored vital signs regularly with accuracy, detecting anomalies promptly.
Registered nurse
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Completed nursing preceptorship on a 38-bedded cardiology ward, gaining sign-off on medicine management, venous cannulation, and infusion pump training.
- Cared for patients with acute and chronic cardiology conditions, developing assessment, planning, and evaluation skills.
- Gained experience in peri-operative care.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Strengthened communication skills.
- Delivered compassionate patient care whilst managing complex medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Adult Nursing
Cardiff University
Cardiff 09.2015 - 09.2018
Interventional Radiology
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen /2022 -
Care of an Acutely Ill Adult
University West of England
Bristol /2023 -
Skills
Clinical Skills
- High standard of patient care
- Administering medications, including sedation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Technical Proficiency in scrub and circulate
- Managing acute clinical situations
- Accurate documentation
Interpersonal Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach
- Effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solver
Additional Skills
- Time management
- Adaptability: Flexible and resilient
- Patient Education
Timeline
Sister
North Bristol NHS Trust
09.2022 - Current
Registered nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
01.2021 - 09.2022
Agency staff nurse
SWIIS Healthcare
08.2020 - 01.2021
Registered nurse
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Adult Nursing
Cardiff University
09.2015 - 09.2018
Interventional Radiology
Robert Gordon University
/2022 -
Care of an Acutely Ill Adult
University West of England
/2023 -