Sarah Morara
Deeside,Flintshire
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive expertise in medicine administration, patient monitoring, and care plan development. Proficient in aseptic techniques, phlebotomy, and IV drug therapy management. Demonstrated ability to safeguard vulnerable adults and manage infectious disease control. Skilled in emotional awareness, culturally sensitive care, and team supervision. Committed to enhancing patient health education and providing direct patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical departments
Synergize 24 hours health care LTD Staffing agency
North Wales and England
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Registered Nurse
Nyamira County -Kenya
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Conducted patient assessments, identifying health concerns and allergies prior to surgery.
- Liaised with ward nurses to ensure seamless continuity of care from operating room to recovery.
- Facilitated patient education on post-operative care and recovery, ensuring comprehension of discharge instructions.
- Supported patients through the consent process, providing clear explanations of surgical risks and benefits.
- Led multidisciplinary teams during emergency situations, responding swiftly to patient needs.
- Assisted in complex surgical operations, handing instruments to surgeons and providing technical support.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals on post-surgical treatment plans, optimising patient recovery outcomes.
- Sterilised surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Coordinated with surgeons and anaesthetists to prepare operating rooms for diverse surgical procedures.
- Advocated for patient rights and privacy, upholding ethical standards in all interactions.
- Implemented strategies to reduce perioperative anxiety, creating a calming environment for patients.
- Conducted risk assessments in the operating theatre, mitigating potential hazards to staff and patients.
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care, monitoring patient vital signs and recovery progress.
- Utilised advanced medical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and patient safety during operations.
- Supplied surgeons with required instrumentation, needles and swabs, supporting seamless surgical care.
- Provided post-operative care, including wound management and pain control, facilitating swift recovery.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results to support continuum of care.
- Advocated for patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring their needs and wishes were respected and met.
- Oversaw patient file preparation prior to treatment day, working to minimise potential complications, cancellations and postponements.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, prognosis and chronic disease management.
- Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments, identifying potential risks and discussing them with the surgical team.
- Assessed and continuously monitored patients, recognised adverse telemetry and actualised emergency interventions.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and well-being throughout surgical procedures, responding swiftly to any changes.
- Facilitated a supportive and empathetic environment for patients, addressing concerns and reducing anxiety.
- Counselled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Supported junior nurses and healthcare assistants, providing mentorship and promoting team cohesion.
- Monitored patient health during recovery and advised on discharge plans to promote smooth at-home care.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
Registered Nurse
Kisii County-Kenya
02.2005 - 12.2016
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Supported charge nurse to deliver care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards.
- Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
- Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient.
- Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Led junior nurses and healthcare assistants, offering guidance and support to improve patient care.
- Used stethoscope to monitor heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
- Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Great Lakes University of Kisumu
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Nursing
St Camillus School of Nursing Tabaka
Secondary Education
Sironga Girls High School
Skills
- Medicine administration
- Intake and discharge
- Patient monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Catheterisation
- Aseptic techniques
- Maintained feeding pumps
- Infectious disease control
- Care plan development
- Team supervision
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Care planning
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration
- Emotional awareness
- IV drug therapy management
- Medical assessment
- Stitches removal
- Home visits
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient health education
- Active listening
- Catheter and wound care
- Dementia care
- Culturally sensitive
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient management
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Documenting vitals
- Wound care specialist
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Triaging
- Medication and IV administration
- Ventilator care
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Certification
- certified
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Type] Licence
Custom
- Cooking
- Watching sports
- Playing cricket at the garden
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical departments
Synergize 24 hours health care LTD Staffing agency
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nyamira County -Kenya
01.2017 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Kisii County-Kenya
02.2005 - 12.2016
- certified
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Type] Licence
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Great Lakes University of Kisumu
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Nursing
St Camillus School of Nursing Tabaka
Secondary Education
Sironga Girls High School
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