Sharon Beswick-Hight
Ferndale,Rhondda Cynon Taff
Summary
Experienced in providing compassionate and comprehensive patient care, managing complex clinical situations, and leading nursing teams. Consistently maintain high standards of safety and quality, ensuring positive patient outcomes. Strong focus on patient advocacy and continuous professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Iris Care Group
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
03.2024 - Current
- Led a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, coordinating daily ward activities to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, following doctors' prescriptions and hospital protocols.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify clinical needs and developed individualised care plans that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Evaluated nursing practices on the ward, leading efforts to adopt evidence-based approaches for improved patient care.
- Shared clinical knowledge, skills and experience with junior nurses to achieve competent, high-performing mentorship programmes.
- Managed stock levels of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring timely availability to support continuous patient care.
- Kept medical records and documentation regularly updated with accurate, of-the-moment patient data.
- Supported patients with complex needs, employing empathy and communication skills to build trust and rapport.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential safety concerns and implemented preventative measures.
- Managed crisis interventions, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
- Conducted staff appraisals and development meetings, identifying training needs for professional growth.
- Organised and led staff meetings to improve collaboration and resolve issues affecting patient care.
- Collaborated with senior management to strategise on ward improvements and initiatives.
- Facilitated staff meetings to enhance team collaboration.
- Facilitated staff meetings to enhance team collaboration.
Staff Nurse
Iris Care Group
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Coordinated patient care with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Utilised evidence-based practices to inform clinical decision-making, resulting in improved patient care quality.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify safety concerns and implemented preventative measures that enhanced patient safety.
- Managed challenging situations, including self-harm and aggressive behaviour, to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and support, de-escalating situations and offering immediate therapeutic solutions.
- Restraint, consolation, or medication was applied to manage highly unsettled patients in a safe environment.
- Utilised a person-centred approach to planning and delivering daily care with patients.
- Delivered compassionate care, respecting patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
- Utilised evidence-based practices to inform clinical decision-making, resulting in improved patient care quality.
- Advocated for patients' rights and well-being in all healthcare decisions and discussions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Managed challenging situations, including self-harm and aggressive behaviour, to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Engaged in reflective practice, continuously evaluating and enhancing personal nursing approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of South Wales
Pontypridd01-2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Health
Coleg y Cymoedd
Llwynypia, RCT01-2019
GCSEs - General Education
Icknield High School
Luton01-1988
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Evidence-based care
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical documentation
- Risk management
- Patient-centered care
- Ward supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Staff development
- Pressure decision-making
- Therapeutic relationships
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Compassionate caregiving
Accomplishments
- Planned and coordinated new bespoke package of care unit for patients with complex mental health needs resulting in a well-organised, patient-focused service..
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Iris Care Group
03.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Iris Care Group
09.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of South Wales
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Health
Coleg y Cymoedd
GCSEs - General Education
Icknield High School