Rosealeen Sullivan
Manchester ,Lanchasire
Summary
Friendly and approachable professional with a proven ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and families. Dynamic leader skilled in communication, critical thinking, and decision-making under pressure. Expertise in organization and time management, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Committed to driving success through strategic problem-solving and innovative approaches, contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
District Nurse - Community Specialist Practitioner
Manchester Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
2024.07 - 2026.05
- As a Community Specialist Practitioner, I have upheld the Trust’s values and understood the five KLOEs which are used by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) through applying safety, effectiveness, caring, responsive and well-led. These five KLOEs are used to facilitate the quality and safety assurance process . This information reinforces change to current practice ultimately assuring a high standard of care to keep patients and staff safe. Within my role, I have ensured quality assurance by implementing and evidencing change through evidence-based practice, for example monthly audits, team meetings, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) meetings and learning from incidents. By this, I have influenced management of change.
- Organising and allocating the workload accordingly to the team's skill mix ensuring a high quality of care is being provided for patients and staff.
- Provided palliative care and, offering symptom management, emotional support, and end-of-life care to patients and their families.
- Assessed, reviewed and updated care plans holistically and regularly, adapting to changing health statuses and ensuring relevance to current needs.
- Managed home safety and equipment assessments to identify risks and recommend adaptations, supporting patients' independence and well-being.
- Provided appropriate and relevant education in health maintenance and disease prevention for patients and relatives.
- Trained new staff and nursing students, sharing expertise and promoting best practices in district nursing care.
- Participated in research projects and quality improvement initiatives to advance the practice of district nursing and patient outcomes, for example bed risk assessments
- Worked autonomously in a community setting, demonstrating decision-making and prioritisation skills to manage caseload efficiently and safely.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans for a diverse patient cohort.
- Liaised with general practitioners, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient care and outcomes.
- Responded professionally, safely and promptly to emergency situations, providing critical interventions and stabilising patients for transfer to hospital care.
Specialist Practitioner Student
Manchester Foundation Trust
Manchester , Lancashire
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Developed knowledge and skills within the community setting with the use of integrated care.
- Learned and developed relevant leadership skills and style. My preferred leadership style is Transactional and authentic, which motivates, influences and inspires positivity amongst the team to manage oneself and others to promote excellence in patient care
- Elective module - achieved my clinical skills which is fundamental for practice and future development.
- Sustained accurate documentation to meet programme requirements and contractual obligations.
Community Registered Nurse
Manchester Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
2020.04 - 2023.09
- Assessed, managed and reviewed holistically patients' health and social needs within the community.
- Provided evidence-base practice according to MFT policy in palliative and end of life care, catheter care, wound management, diabetic management, medication administration, pressure area and skin integrity care, equipment assessments, health promotion and education regarding health needs and statuses.
- Worked effectively within a team and liaised appropriately through integrated care.
- communicated clearly and concisely (verbally and non-verbally).
- Ensured professionalism through documentation by showing evidence-based decision making.
- Completed my V150 non-medical prescribing course from January 2023- Jun 2023 to be able to prescribed safely non-medical appliances, for example wound dressings and non-prescribed creams.
Registered Nurse
Manchester Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
2017.06 - 2020.03
- Worked on Ward 12 at Trafford General Hospital on an elective orthopaedic and general surgery unit.
- To admit and discharge patients appropriately for surgical procedures (orthopaedics and general).
- Escalate when necessary.
- Inter-professional working, for example liaising w/ anaesthetists , consultants, registrars etc.
- To plan and allocate patients care.
- Mentoring junior staff members such as new starters and student/s.
- Supporting all members of staff and working as a close professional team.
- Clinical skills include: To assess, review and monitor patients pre and post operatively, to administer medications, closely monitoring observations, catheterisation, venepuncture, bowel care, wound care, removal of sutures/clips
- Led patient handovers, communicating vital information to colleagues at shift changes.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Specialist Practitioner Qualification
Univeristy of Bolton
BoltonCertificate of Higher Education - V150 Non-Medical Prescriber
Univeristy of Bolton
BoltonCertificate of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, MANSkills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Competence
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Teamwork
- Motivation and inspiration
- Organisation and time management
- Decision-Making under pressure
- Education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Empathy and compassion
Timeline
District Nurse - Community Specialist Practitioner
Manchester Foundation Trust
2024.07 - 2026.05
Specialist Practitioner Student
Manchester Foundation Trust
2023.09 - 2024.06
Community Registered Nurse
Manchester Foundation Trust
2020.04 - 2023.09
Registered Nurse
Manchester Foundation Trust
2017.06 - 2020.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Specialist Practitioner Qualification
Univeristy of Bolton
Certificate of Higher Education - V150 Non-Medical Prescriber
Univeristy of Bolton
Certificate of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University