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Sarah Wheeler

Ledbury, Hereford

Summary

Experienced Nursing Sister and Community Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Wye Valley NHS Trust, showcasing exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills. My professional work has developed upon evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and achieved significant improvements in community health management

I was also an adept Law Lecturer at Worcester College of Technology, emphasizing continuous professional development and student mentorship.

I have a highly professional attitude towards my employment and possess a strong ethical approach to my work.

I recently retired from District Nursing and would now welcome an opportunity to be employed in an arena where I could offer my skills .


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Sister (Band 6) ;District Nursing.

Wye Valley NHS Trust
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Community Staff Nurse;

Wye Valley NHS Trust
05.2013 - 03.2023
  • Delivered culturally competent care by respecting diverse backgrounds, values, beliefs, and traditions of patients served.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive health assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to develop targeted interventions for chronic disease management in the community setting.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients maintained dignity and comfort during their final days.
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation and administration.
  • Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
  • Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.

Law Lecturer

Worcester College of Technology
09.1994 - 07.2011
  • Delivered high quality tuition to a range of law courses to include A'level, Professional accountancy courses and undergraduate LLB. and post- graduate studies.
  • Maintained accurate contemporaneous records of students' progress and achievements.
  • Developed strong working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team of academics.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development attending regular courses to maintain a current knowledge of the law and also teaching practice
  • Responsibility for pastoral care of students engaged with law studies.

Education

Return To Practice; General Nursing; NMC Register

University of Gloucester
Gloucester, United Kingdom
05-2013

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
05-1994

No Degree - Registered General Nurse

Salisbury School of Nursing;
Salisbury,Wiltshire
05-1983

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Nursing Sister (Band 6) ;District Nursing.

Wye Valley NHS Trust
04.2023 - 03.2024

Community Staff Nurse;

Wye Valley NHS Trust
05.2013 - 03.2023

Law Lecturer

Worcester College of Technology
09.1994 - 07.2011

Return To Practice; General Nursing; NMC Register

University of Gloucester

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

University of Wolverhampton

No Degree - Registered General Nurse

Salisbury School of Nursing;
Sarah Wheeler