RENATA DE SOUSA RODRIGUES
Portsmouth
Summary
Driven, hardworking and experienced Emergency care Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 6+ year record of success in nursing and always seeking to improve the standards of patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
London Healthcare Locums
09.2024 - Current
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performe various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Continuously expand knowledge of emergency procedures and policies through regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Assess physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Increase patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care, actively listening to concerns, and addressing needs in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care records, enabling seamless communication among healthcare professionals contributing to the overall treatment plan.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient, ensuring optimal recovery and discharge planning.
IV Clinical Homecare Nurse
Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare
03.2023 - Current
- As a Clinical homecare nurse, assess patients in their homes daily and administer prescribed medication safely and responsibly, monitoring patient progress and adapting doses as required
- Keep medical records and documentation regularly updated with accurate, of-the-moment patient data
- Carry out thorough patient assessments, examining physical and mental condition to create strategic programs of care
- Carried out various registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's condition.
- Promote a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentor new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Emergency Department Senior Staff Nurse
Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Triage patients both walking into A&E or arriving by ambulance
- To care for ill/unstable patients and their families
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to obtain the best care possible for our patients
- To be in charge of clinical areas and guarantee its safety and the staff's safety
- To give orientation to junior members of staff and student nurses
- To uphold the best quality of care
- To provide high quality, effective, individualized care to all patients and assist in monitoring standards
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
- To assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team
- To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Managed high-acuity cases, coordinating with physicians to deliver appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures, mitigating potential risks to patients and staff members.
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Attending births and providing care for infants directly after birth
- Evaluating and overseeing the care of infants in the NICU
- Monitoring the health of infants suffering from medical issues.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
Nurse associate
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2018 - 10.2019
- To act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
- To provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centered, evidence-based nursing care
- To be actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users
- To be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services
- To contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
- To contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students
- To safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines
- To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Education
Bachelor degree in Nursing - Nursing
Escola Superior De Enfermagem De Coimbra
01.2018
Skills
- Communication skills to manage a wide range of relationships with colleagues, and patients and their families
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Teamwork and the capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams
- Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
- Organizational ability and effective decision-making skills including prioritization
- Time and resource management for the benefit of patients
- Completed Royal College of Nursing emergency care competency pack
- Patient/Family Education
Certification
- Immediate Life Support
- Basic Life Support Cascade trainer
- Adult Procedural Sedation Course
Painting
During the last 6 years of living in a country where I have no family, I found in painting a way to express myself, keep my ming busy and relax after a busy day at work.
Additional Information
I started working as a English Course guide when I was 19 years old. I lead 30 children from portugal to english speaking countries/cities (Edinburgh(2016), Dublin (2017), New York and Boston(2018)) during the summer so they could attend english courses.
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Staff Nurse
London Healthcare Locums
09.2024 - Current
IV Clinical Homecare Nurse
Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Senior Staff Nurse
Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2021 - 03.2023
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
11.2019 - 01.2021
Nurse associate
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor degree in Nursing - Nursing
Escola Superior De Enfermagem De Coimbra
- Immediate Life Support
- Basic Life Support Cascade trainer
- Adult Procedural Sedation Course
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