Rebecca Savage
Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Band 5
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull
10.2016 - Current
- Led patient handovers at the beginning and end of shifts, summarising patient statuses and outstanding tasks for incoming staff.
- Facilitated discharge planning by preparing patients for home care or transfer to other facilities, including education on follow-up appointments.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Pursued ongoing professional development through targeted training, enhancing nursing skills and expertise.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Led junior nurses and healthcare assistants, offering guidance and support to improve patient care.
- Ensured Continued Professional Development (CPD) through strategic learning and education programmes, offering best-possible patient care.
- Maintained detailed medical records and documentation with accurate, up-to-date patient information.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Addressed patient complaints with empathy and professionalism, taking corrective action to improve patient satisfaction.
- Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
- Provided compassionate support and education to patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
- Implemented strategies to manage patients' pain and discomfort, enhancing their quality of life.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Monitored patients' health by performing pulse and temperature checks every [Number] minutes.
- Responded to audible and visual cardiac alarms to address needs of patients.
- Implemented individual care plans for patients, focusing on promoting recovery and ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures effectively, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients and staff.
- Oversaw stock levels of ward supplies, ensuring timely orders to prevent shortages that could affect patient care.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families, aiding coping strategies during illness and recovery.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, to save patients' lives.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Managed wound care for patients, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection to promote healing.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Education
Adult Nursing
University of Hull
Hull01-2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to higher education
Hull College
Hull01-2016
GCSEs - Maths, English and science
Hull College
Hull01-2015
GCSEs - All
Wolferton School
Hull01-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Infection control
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs measurement
- Critical care nursing
- Emergency response
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Physical examination
- IV drug therapy management
- Blood collection
- Catheter and wound care
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Pain management
- Risk assessment
- Medical documentation
- Patient record management
- Patient interaction
- Compassionate communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Healthcare ethics understanding
- Clinical nursing practice
- Patient-centred care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Cardiac monitoring
- Basic life support
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Staff supervision
- Teamwork
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Time management
- Decision making
- Initiative in emergencies
- Active listening
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Active listening
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Medication management
- Initiative in emergencies
- Healthcare quality improvement
Timeline
Staff Nurse Band 5
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
10.2016 - Current
Adult Nursing
University of Hull
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to higher education
Hull College
GCSEs - Maths, English and science
Hull College
GCSEs - All
Wolferton School