Samantha Jones

Monitoring and evaluating patients' clinical conditions, recognising changes in presentation and escalating concerns appropriately.

• Undertaking holistic assessments to identify individual patient needs, clinical concerns and appropriate support requirements.
• Delivered nursing care across various hospital wards and departments, addressing diverse medical, surgical and rehabilitation needs of patients.
• Facilitated effective communication with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify individual needs and coordinate tailored care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and exercising independent clinical judgement within professional scope.
• Adapting quickly to different clinical environments, patient presentations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assessing older patients' care needs, identifying functional limitations and contributing to appropriate referrals and discharge arrangements.
• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support patients returning home safely, considering their mobility, independence and ongoing care requirements.
• Working closely with occupational therapists and physiotherapists, contributing to Best Interest Meetings and discharge planning.

• Assessed patients presenting with a wide variety of medical emergencies, injuries and acute health conditions.
• Undertook structured clinical assessments, including ABCDE assessments, and interpreted clinical observations to identify potential risks.
• Gathered relevant clinical histories and evaluated presenting symptoms to support clinical decision-making.
• Recognised and responded to changes in patient presentation, escalating concerns to appropriate medical and specialist teams.
• Prioritised competing clinical demands within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating effective decision-making and organisational skills.
• Communicated complex clinical information effectively to patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Performing tasks such as administration of critical and non-critical medications to patients, cannulation, venepuncture, catheterisation, wound care and submitting referrals to other services.
• Completed documentation and risk assessments/care plans promptly, ensuring adherence to patient safety protocols.
• Adhering to Health Board policies as well as the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

• Delivered holistic care to patients and their families, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Provided compassionate care and support to palliative patients and their families, addressing emotional and practical needs.
• Delivered dignified, autonomous care to patients, ensuring their comfort and respect.
• Advocated for patients, helping them articulate their needs and wishes during care.
• Reported changes in patients' health to manager and sought GP advice when necessary, facilitating timely interventions.
• Completed patient documentation promptly and accurately to ensure proper record-keeping.
• Maintained awareness of infection control standards set by HDUHB to ensure compliance.

• Delivered dignified, autonomous care to patients, ensuring their respect and dignity at all times.
• Provided compassionate care to palliative patients and support to families during challenging times, particularly throughout Covid-19.
• Advocated for patients by ensuring their needs and wishes were communicated effectively to the healthcare team.
• Promoted and encouraged independence by providing assistance during the rehabilitation process.
• To assist the MDT in providing care to all patients, including physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• To report any changes in a patient's health, whether an improvement or decline to the registered nurse in charge.
• To complete any relevant documentation for a patient in a timely and accurate manner.
• To keep up to date and adhere to infection control standards as set out by HDUHB.
• Adopted a holistic approach to patient and family care, maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the ward to promote a safe environment.