Rachel Shaw
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Experienced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner working clinically throughout Evelina London Childrens' Hospital.
Worked within GSTT trust for 24yrs.
Professional and able to deliver adaptable, compassionate care to patients and their families.
Excellent communication skills with good rapports within the multi-disciplinary teams.
Able to effectively problem solve and manage a wide range of Site issues.
Co-ordinating and leading on key safety areas for ELCH currently.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2048
2048
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Guys & St. Thomas'
London
01.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care
- Assessed and diagnosed paediatric patients to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assessed emergency situations quickly, ensuring patient safety. Experience working through critical site incidents in both real time and table top exercises.
- Works as a SIte Nurse Practitioner and participates in Fire calls, Paediatric Crash calls and Security calls.
- Facilitates management of emergency building situations eg Ceiling panels falling, blocked plumbing, leaks, non operational Medical gases and ventilation.
- Ordered diagnostic tests accurately for correct illness detection.
- Administered vaccinations outside clinics to aid staff uptake. Acted as a role model on herd immunity for staff members.
- Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development
- Studied at Masters Level and qualified as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner ( PGdip)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure effective treatment strategies.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to assess patients, determine individual needs and develop care plans.
- Maintained and improved standards for patient safety throughout Evelina eg Fire safety projects, Building maintenance
- Committed to Trust values and being a positive role model
Senior Staff Nurse
Guys & St .Thomas
London
05.2004 - 12.2016
- Co-ordinated a team of Nurses to ensure safe delivery of care given.
- Built on communication skills with the wider Multi-disciplinary team.
- Developed extensive knowledge and experience of renal and urology conditions.
- Continued Professional development included presenting in UK at Renal conferences and attending the first Paediatric Transplant conference in Philadelphia.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students to enhance their clinical skills.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
Staff Nurse
Guys & St.Thomas'
London
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Consolidated my practice and gained confidence in my abilities developing my nursing skills
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Developed rapports with the multi-disciplinary teams, patients and their families.
- Adhered to the trust values and always was a positive role model
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Non Medical Prescribing
London South Bank University
London, EnglandRegistered Nurse ( Paediatrics) - Nursing
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09.1997 - 07.2000
Postgraduate Diploma - Childrens Advanced Nurse Practitioner
London South Bank University
Ewell, Surrey 09.1995 - 06.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Childrens Advanced Nurse Practitioner
London South Bank University
London, England 01.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
Advanced Paediatric Life Support
Non Medical Prescriber
Site Nurse Practitioner in ELCH
Advanced clinical skills including independently assessing and reviewing patients
Works on medical rota
Excellent Knowledge of Child protection/safeguarding
Exceptional Communication Skills
Team Player
Timeline
Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
Guys & St. Thomas'
01.2017 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Childrens Advanced Nurse Practitioner
London South Bank University
01.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Staff Nurse
Guys & St .Thomas
05.2004 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse
Guys & St.Thomas'
06.2001 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse ( Paediatrics) - Nursing
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.1997 - 07.2000
Postgraduate Diploma - Childrens Advanced Nurse Practitioner
London South Bank University
09.1995 - 06.2019
Postgraduate Certificate - Non Medical Prescribing
London South Bank University