Ruth Plumb

Total care of neonates & their families.

Ward management.

Equipment educator

• Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.

• Managed company budgets and staff rota for optimum productivity and profitability.
• Developed procedures and performance standards for nursing, personal care and administrative staff.
• Applied holistic approach to social services, maintaining long-term wellbeing of elderly residents.
• Managed schedule of staff to establish round the clock working shifts.

• Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
• Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.

• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Performed high-quality patient care for a 8-bed establishment, covering 8+ patients per shift.
• Led treatment updates with patients and families using patient-friendly terminology.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.

• Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
• Planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs.
• Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.