Rachel Stenning
Dudley
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Specialist with a proven track record at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction through leadership and advanced clinical knowledge. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, achieving significant enhancements in care. Expert in patient education and staff development, demonstrating critical thinking and management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist Team
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
05.2023 - Current
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring each individual received personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities where indicated.
- Initiated specialist treatment for patients and provided ongoing monitoring and follow up care.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in enhanced health management.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated with external partners such as pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers to stay informed on the latest advancements in healthcare technology.
Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting schedules to accommodate fluctuating caseloads while maintaining high levels of quality care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and developing individualized care plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering empathetic, culturally sensitive care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Expanded clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities and staying current on evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Developed expertise in wound care management, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new patients entering the service area, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care across the district.
- Offered support during end-of-life situations, providing comfort and compassionate care for both patients and their families during challenging times.
- Served as a mentor for newly qualified nurses within the team, guiding them through case management processes and providing valuable feedback for growth.
- Enhanced team performance by collaborating with colleagues to share best practices in district nursing.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for necessary safety measures.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Delivering high quality care to diverse populations.
- Attending MDTs to advocate on behalf of patients.
- Attended scrutiny group meetings to evaluate patient care and learn from incidents.
- Leading, managing and allocating workload when in absence of other team leads.
Community Staff Nurse
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks based on patient needs and available resources.
- Promoted self-management skills among patients with chronic illnesses through goal-setting exercises and ongoing evaluations of progress made.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety conditions, identify potential risks, and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Delivered culturally competent care by respecting diverse backgrounds, values, beliefs, and traditions of patients served.
- Facilitated referrals for specialist consultations or diagnostic tests when indicated by clinical findings or patient requests.
- Demonstrated a range of clinical skills competently to enhance patinet care.
Care Assistant
Completelink Limited
02.2012 - 02.2017
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Education
V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton01.2024
Specialist Practitioner District Nursing
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Nursung
Wolverhampton University
Wolverhampton01.2017
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Critical thinking abilities
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Leadership and management
- Case Management
- Recruitment
- Staff Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Staff Development
- Staff education and training
- Shared governance
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient Education
- Clinical assessment
- Care Planning and Management
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Nurse Specialist Team
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
05.2023 - Current
Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
09.2021 - 04.2023
Community Staff Nurse
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
02.2017 - 09.2021
Care Assistant
Completelink Limited
02.2012 - 02.2017
V300 Non-Medical Prescribing
Wolverhampton University
Specialist Practitioner District Nursing
Wolverhampton University
Bachelor of Arts - Adult Nursung
Wolverhampton University
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