Sarah Young
Spennymoor,Durham
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Professional experienced in mental health nursing and community care. Delivered patient-centred services through effective case management, clinical assessment, and care planning, ensuring progress reporting and adherence to safeguarding procedures. Committed to enhancing community health and well-being through the development of support plans that prioritise emotional resilience and empathetic care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Nurse
NHS Tees, Esk, Wear Valley Foundation Trust
Darlington, Cleveland
2022.05 - Current
- Managed patient care for improved health outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care, eased patient anxiety.
- Administered medication to manage symptoms effectively.
- Developed personalised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team for seamless service provision.
- Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records.
- Ensured vaccinations were administered timely, prevented disease outbreak within the community.
- Worked flexibly to meet changing patient needs and schedules.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
- Facilitated progress tracking by maintaining accurate patient records in [Software].
- Optimised patient outcomes, acting as a liaison in interactions with other health care providers.
- Upheld high standards of clinical hygiene, prevented infection spread.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards cultural diversity in the community served.
- Liaised with carers for better support at home.
- Conducted home visits, ensured patient comfort.
- Facilitated group sessions, encouraged mutual support amongst patients.
- Assessed nutritional needs of patients with chronic conditions, enhanced their diet quality.
- Guaranteed optimal patient care, performing triage assessments to ensure effective prioritisation.
- Actively participated in professional development activities to stay updated on the latest practices.
- Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of nursing practice.
- Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
Staff Nurse
NHS TEWV Foundation Trust
Durham, Durham
2020.12 - 2022.12
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Responded to emergencies with quick assessment and action. with calm and composure.
- Coordinated response during emergency situations to maintain order and safety. calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
Staff Nurse
HC1 St Marks Nursing Home
Stockton-on-Tees
2018.09 - 2020.11
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Completed clinical tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Guided student and junior nurses to enhance their clinical skills and confidence., building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely delivery of medications. ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
Education
GNVQ Intermediate Level - Health and Social Care
Stockton Sixth Form College
UK Stockton on Tees 1998.09 - 1999.06
GNVQ Advanced Level - Health and Social Care
Stockton Sixth Form College
UK Stockton on Tees 1999.09 - 2002.06
BA Joint Honours Degree - Childhood Studies and Disability Studies
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
UK Newcastle 2002.09 - 2004.07
Nursing Bachelor Degree - Learning Disability Nursing (RNLD)
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough 2013.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Community nursing
- Clinical care
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Medication Administration
- Electronic health records
- Case Management
- Care planning
- Support planning
- Patient progress reporting
- Planned care
- Multi-disciplinary coordination
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Mental health nursing
- Empathy for patients
- Emotional resilience
- Self-Reflection
Affiliations
- Badminton
- Walking
- Cycling
- Reading
- Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Nurse
NHS Tees, Esk, Wear Valley Foundation Trust
2022.05 - Current
Staff Nurse
NHS TEWV Foundation Trust
2020.12 - 2022.12
Staff Nurse
HC1 St Marks Nursing Home
2018.09 - 2020.11
Nursing Bachelor Degree - Learning Disability Nursing (RNLD)
University of Teesside
2013.09 - 2016.06
BA Joint Honours Degree - Childhood Studies and Disability Studies
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
2002.09 - 2004.07
GNVQ Advanced Level - Health and Social Care
Stockton Sixth Form College
1999.09 - 2002.06
GNVQ Intermediate Level - Health and Social Care
Stockton Sixth Form College
1998.09 - 1999.06