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Queennie Vivo

Hounslow,Hounslow

Summary

Highly skilled nurse with extensive experience in providing basic nursing care, particularly for elderly patients with respiratory issues. Proficient in oxygen delivery systems, non-invasive ventilations, and nebulisers. Certified in blood sample collection, cannula insertion, and both Basic and Advanced Life Support. Demonstrates exceptional ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families, addressing concerns promptly. Capable of managing high-acuity wards with up to 30 patients under extreme pressure and limited staff. Experienced in training students and newly qualified nurses, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered staff nurse

Signature Care Home
Kingston, Kingston Upon Thames
03.2023 - Current

Provides comprehensive clinical care including medication management, vital sign monitoring, wound care and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive appropriate and timely care, while upholding their dignity and rights.

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
  • Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
  • Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
  • Aided in the smooth operation of medical equipment, ensuring its optimal functioning.
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.

Junior Sister

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, Kingston
02.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes to optimise workflow and prevent future readmissions.
  • Monitored areas to keep work stations clean and comply with health and sanitation standards, maintaining well-being of employees.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to prevent medication errors, improve patient experience and deliver quality care.
  • Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate registered nurses and ancillary employees to comply with health and safety regulations and follow protocols and guidelines.
  • Organised shifts of nurses and staff to enable full coverage for patient care, maintaining systemised schedule.
  • Informed patients and caregivers of external resources to support self-management, wound management and medication administration.
  • Delegated specific tasks to assigned nurses to assess patients, observe symptoms and provide detailed status and developments.
  • Assisting senior ward manager in maintaining smooth operation in the ward

Band 5 Staff Nurse

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, Kingston
08.2016 - 02.2022
  • Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
  • Drew blood from patients to send to lab for testing.
  • Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort.
  • Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
  • Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
  • Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.
  • Monitored patient conditions closely to report and record signs of deterioration and provide swift action.
  • Maintained continued personal development through regular training to maximise nursing capabilities and competence.
  • Supported charge nurse to deliver vital care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards.

ER Nurse

Royal Commission Hospital
Jubail, Jubail Saudi Arabia
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Carried out basic health assessments when patients arrived in A&E to determine required actions for treatment.
  • Made arrangements for patients requiring hospital stays by communicating with wards and booking beds.
  • Maintained calm, focused and motivated when dealing with emergencies.
  • Conducted patient basic assessments to determine severity of illness or injury and direct to appropriate departments.
  • Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Manila Doctors College
Philippines
06.2001 - 03.2005

Skills

  • Experienced in providing basic nursing skills especially for elderly patients who have respiratory issues
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients and their next of kin about any concerns that they want to be addressed
  • Can work under extreme pressure with limited staff
  • Able to train students or newly qualified nurses
  • Highly trained in oxygen delivery systems, non-invasive ventilations, nebulisers etc
  • Certified to take blood samples and cannula insertion
  • Trained in Basic and Advanced Life Support
  • Able to take charge of a high-acuity ward of 30 patients
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Resilience during long shifts
  • Mental resilience

Custom

other

Accomplishments

Has been nominated 3x for Purple Heart Award in my current job. Purple Heart is an award given to recognise staff members who go above and beyond in their roles.

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered staff nurse

Signature Care Home
03.2023 - Current

Junior Sister

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
02.2022 - Current

Band 5 Staff Nurse

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
08.2016 - 02.2022

ER Nurse

Royal Commission Hospital
01.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Manila Doctors College
06.2001 - 03.2005
Queennie Vivo