Rachel Edwards
Wrexham,Wrexham
Summary
Dedicated Band 5 registered nurse with knowledge in Oncology/orthopaedics in adult and elderly care, specialising in patient-centred and compassionate care. Proficient in clinical assessment, medication administration, and infection control procedures, ensuring first-class patient care and safety. Demonstrates exceptional skills in communication with family members, empathetic listening, and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance healthcare quality. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
RGN
Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Gobowen, Shropshire
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe environment with regular monitoring and recording of vital signs.
- Improved patient comfort by administering pain relief medication.
- Streamlined communication, resulting in improved coordination amongst healthcare team members.
- Took part in multidisciplinary meetings, enabling better decision-making on complex cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Managed emergencies effectively by applying advanced nursing protocols.
- Monitored vital signs to maintain optimal health conditions in the ward.
- Delivered holistic patient care, fostering a supportive environment in the ward.
- Administered medications to ensure speedy recovery for patients.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold the hospital's reputation.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide the best patient care.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Provided palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for terminally ill patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with the provision of empathetic care.
- Updated medical records regularly, ensuring accurate data availability for future reference.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Promoted dignity, safety and independence for service users.
Pharmacy dispenser
Boots the Chemist
Oswestry, Shropshire
11.2004 - 03.2024
- Handled sensitive data responsibly, adhering to GDPR guidelines at all times.
- Regularly checked expiry dates on medicine stocks to prevent selling out-of-date products.
- Assisted customers with queries regarding prescriptions, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Delivered excellent customer service through knowledgeable advice on over-the-counter medicines.
- Provided relevant health advice to customers, promoting healthy living awareness.
- Managed pharmacy inventory for optimal efficiency and accuracy in dispensing medication.
- Supported patients by advising on dosage instructions and potential side effects of medications.
- Maintained cleanliness within the pharmacy, providing a safe environment for staff and customers alike.
- Ensured compliance with pharmaceutical legislation, maintaining professional standards at all times.
- Maintained a high standard of patient care by accurately dispensing prescribed medications.
- Participated in regular audits, resulting in thorough checks of processes and procedures.
- Processed prescriptions efficiently, ensuring all documentation was accurate and complete.
- Dealt with GP surgeries and other healthcare providers to facilitate seamless patient care.
- Attended continuous professional development courses, keeping abreast with latest industry trends.
- Assisted in the ordering process for medical supplies enhancing inventory management.
- Assisted in the training of junior staff members to enhance team performance.
- Dispensed both over-the-counter and prescription-only medicines under Pharmacist supervision for improved service delivery.
- Supported the pharmacist with daily tasks, resulting in a more efficient working environment.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.
- Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
- Processed repeat prescription requests for large patient base.
- Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
- Counted pills, labelled bottles and compounded medications before dispensing prescriptions.
- Monitored inventory and purchased orders to maintain consistent stock.
- Offered best possible medical advice to customers to improve health conditions.
- Priced and labelled medications with high accuracy.
- Stored and rotated stock while upholding pharmacy policies.
- Provided bespoke service to patients, accurately meeting healthcare needs and promoting loyalty.
- Minimised wastage by tracking stock dates.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold pharmacy standards and compliance.
- Oversaw inventory to achieve consistent supply levels.
- Facilitated prescription transfer processes for patient convenience.
- Executed periodic audits to verify accuracy in dispensing processes.
- Conducted medication reviews to ensure patient safety and adherence.
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
- Educated patients about correct medication dosage and storage.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions.
- Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
- Kept up-to-date prescription records for reliable reference.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders, maintaining stock of medications and supplies for expected demand.
- Stayed up-to-date on NHS payment and exemption rules.
- Advised patients on drug incompatibility and contraindications, minimising the likelihood of ill effects.
- Maintained detailed prescription files for compliance and traceability purposes.
- Liaised with doctors to develop and prescribe bespoke patient medication plans.
- Assessed patients' medical histories to check medication suitability.
- Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult)
University of Chester
Chester 09.2021 - 07.2024
GCSEs - Maths
Coleg Cambria
Wrexham 09.2020 - 08.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to HE (Healthcare)
Coleg Cambria
Wrexham 09.2020 - 06.2021
Skills
- Communication with family members
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Empathy towards patients
- Time efficiency
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical assessment
- Health checks
- Adult care
- Emotional resilience
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient record management
- Complex medical care
- Compassionate care
- Patient-centred care
- Caseload management
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Caring bedside manner
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient comfort
- Accurate record-keeping
- Data confidentiality
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical care
- Infection control procedures
- Empathetic listening
- Care procedure knowledge
- Excellent time management
- Band 5 registered
- First-class patient care
- Wound dressing
- Medication Administration
- Computerised charting
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Falls risk identification
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Elderly care competencies
- Vital signs measurement
- Oxygen administration
- Blood transfusion protocols
- Nurse leadership
Timeline
RGN
Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult)
University of Chester
09.2021 - 07.2024
GCSEs - Maths
Coleg Cambria
09.2020 - 08.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to HE (Healthcare)
Coleg Cambria
09.2020 - 06.2021
Pharmacy dispenser
Boots the Chemist
11.2004 - 03.2024
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