Rachel Forrest
Rotherham
Summary
Experienced in patient care management and nursing staff leadership, with a strong focus on staff management and performance evaluations. Adept at managing own case load and prioritising tasks, while staying up to date with current policies and procedures. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through effective team leadership and continuous professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Transfer of Care Sister
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
04.2023 - Current
- To support wards with complex discharge planning on pathways 2 and 3.
- To liaise with the wider MDT to ensure discharges are completed in a timely, effective and safe manner. To have regular dialog with families and carers to ensure they are aware of the plans for discharge and ensure a smooth discharge.
- Educating ward staff in Transfer of Care role and discharge pathways available to patients. Having to manage my own case load and prioritise tasks.
- To support band 4s in managing their work load and providing training to further their education. To work with higher management to implement changes that improve patient experiences.
Staff nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
CHC Nurse Case Manager
South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Sheffield
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed DST and care reviews of funding for those with CHC and FNC funded care.
- MDT approach working with; nursing home staff, client, families, social workers and other community specialist teams
- Having difficult conversations with families explaining, with evidence, the reasoning behind my clinical decisions for funding allocated
- Managing my own case load and prioritise tasks
- Completing an average of 8 reviews per day
Staff nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
Deputy ward manager
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nottingham
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Upheld strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures, contributing to consistent high-quality service delivery.
- Monitored and evaluated staff performance to maintain high standards of nursing care.
- Complete staff rotas, staff appraisals, audits, RCAs, reviewing incident reports and interviewing for recruitment
- Held bleep for 3 wards providing support with staffing issues, emergency patient care, verification of death, dealing with complaints
- Working with higher management to implement changes that supported staff in providing quality care
Staff nurse
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nottingham
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 09/2013 - 08/2016
Skills
- Patient care management
- Staff management
- Staff performance evaluations
- Nursing staff leadership
- Update to date with current policies and procedures
- Managing own case load and prioritising tasks
Timeline
Transfer of Care Sister
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
04.2023 - Current
Staff nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
05.2022 - 04.2023
CHC Nurse Case Manager
South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
10.2021 - 05.2022
Staff nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10.2020 - 10.2021
Deputy ward manager
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
09.2017 - 09.2018
Staff nurse
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
09.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Nottingham
09/2013 - 08/2016
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