Sandra Vijarona
London,Greater London
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Adult Registered Nurse with NNC registration. I bring 8 years of nursing expertise including 3 years in the UK.My background in Complex Surgical Spine Ward and Neurosciences Short Stay Unit has equipped me wit deep understanding of Neurosciences particularly in managing day cases. Holding the Qualification in Specialism Neuroscience Certificate , have had an career changing opportunity to work across various neuroscience departments collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and refining my skills in providing high quality patient care.
I am exited to apply for this role, leveraging my expertise and passion for Neuroscience Nursing ,bringing strong communication and critical thinking skills to provide high-quality patient care in clinical settings. Adept in patient assessment and teamwork, ensuring seamless healthcare delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff nurse
University College London Hospitals
London, United Kingdom
01.2023 - Current
- Nursing admission and discharge
- Accurately monitoring and recording vital signs and neuro-observations to provide continued best care
- Preoperative care-preparing patients for surgery and providing reassurance and advice to reduce anxiety
- Closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of deterioration and escalate as per trust policy and aiding in their recovery
- Administering oral ,intravenous ,suppository and subcutaneous medication according to the trust guidelines and policies
- Formulate and implement patient- cantered nursing care plan
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement enhanced recovery is
- Taking nurse in charge role -staff allocation , ward rounds, conflict resolutions, having difficulty conversations with patients
- Performed ward audits
- IPC link nurse
Registered nurse
PSMI
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Initial vital observations , assessing and triaging patients
- Data capturing of patient information into the system
- Oral and intravenous drug administration
- Phlebotomy
- Infection control champion
- Aseptic wound dressing
- Assist doctor to perform small procedures like incision and drainage, removal of lipomas
- Family planning services, that is implant removal and insertion and injectable
- performed male and female catheterisation
- Health education
- Nurse in charge duties-supervise staff, duty allocation, conflict resolution and report witting.
phone shop operator
Mabvuku Post Office
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Coordinated with other operators for smooth operation processes.
- Addressed more than 50 phone calls per day with warm, friendly welcome for excellent first impression
- Built good rapport with customers quickly to foster strong brand reputation
- Assisted with billing inquiries , explaining charges and processing adjustments and refunds as needed
- Monitor machine output ensuring quality control
- Documented daily operations accurately, assisting in record keeping.
- Performed planned preventative maintenance to minimise production downtime.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Qualification in Specialism Neuroscience Work based Module Level 6
King's College London
London, England 06.2024 - 06.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in General Nursing
Muvonde school of Nursing
Zimbabwe 09.2014 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Advanced level
Oriel Girls' High
Zimbabwe 02.2005 - 12.2006
GCSEs - Ordinary Level
Mabvuku High School
Zimbabwe 01.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
- conflict resolution
- good communication skills
- flexible
- good team player
Affiliations
- cooking
- gardening
- walking
- reading
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Qualification in Specialism Neuroscience Work based Module Level 6
King's College London
06.2024 - 06.2025
Staff nurse
University College London Hospitals
01.2023 - Current
Registered nurse
PSMI
04.2018 - 12.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in General Nursing
Muvonde school of Nursing
09.2014 - 08.2017
phone shop operator
Mabvuku Post Office
01.2007 - 11.2007
GCSEs - Advanced level
Oriel Girls' High
02.2005 - 12.2006
GCSEs - Ordinary Level
Mabvuku High School
01.2001 - 12.2004