SHARON CHUKWU

Work History

Specialist District Nurse

Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation

London, Lambeth

09.2022 - Current

Managed 7 caseloads of over 500 patients and 23 staff
Assist with the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes in primary care
Participates in the teams' monthly audit activities to meet Trust's Clinical Governance and KPIs'
Assist in the implement changes in care practices following audit results and rapid reviews
Act in accordance with the Patients' Charter for the care gastrointestinal patients.
Act and deliver care in accordance with the NHS Long Term Plan, NICE guidelines, and Trust guidelines.
Participate effectively and promptly with complaints and incidents in line with Trust polices and procedure.
complies and participates in the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance within the department.
Assess and identifies clinical risks and ensures appropriate actions are implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy
Mentored and trained international nurses, newly qualified nurses and HCA to strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork
Delegated responsibilities amongst the team to facilitate efficiency, budget control and to maintain first-class patient care.
Managed 7 caseloads of over 500 patients and 23 staff
Developed/Maintained trusted rapport with patients and their family members through open communication.
Conducted holistic assessments, prescribed (V100) and delivered personalised care, helping over 500 patients with simple and complex care conditions to full recovery

Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to

Nurse

Oxleas NHS Trust

London, London

09.2017 - 08.2023

Delivering personalised physical health care to older adults with forensic history
Supporting patients with mental health illness to ensure the safety of the patients and others
Always working closely with doctors, nurses, and other clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices in line with Trust polices.
Responds quickly to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
'Managed over 18 patients per shift

Senior Community Nurse

Guys & St Thomas' District Nursing

Akerman District Nursing

01.2021 - 09.2021

Encouraged optimal patient care following thorough triaging of referral in line with district nursing guidelines
Effective staff management which reduced staff turnover

Prevented hospital admissions by providing detailed, comprehensive client education regarding infection prevention and control.
Administered Covid-19 vaccines.
Provided effective nursing/ primary care service to a case load of over 200 patients with simple and long term condition in line with the NHS Long Term Plan
Facilitated effective triaging, caseload management in order to maintain accurate patient records in carenote software
Encouraged positive interpersonal relationships with patients, boosting effective patients' satisfaction levels from 72% to 86%
Promoted the use of current evidenced based knowledge, skill and best practices for high quality care delivery in patients homes.
Conducted holistic assessments and delivered personalised care plans for over 200 patients with simple and long term conditions.
Prioritised patient safety in the community, developed infection control plans in compliance with trust policies
Mentored students nurses and new staffs to boost workplace learning and development.
Coordinated and liaised with other multidisciplinary healthcare teams in the community to foster speedy recovery and to prevent hospital visits
Reviewed existing care plans and patient needs, implemented changes as necessary.
Managed caseload 2 caseloads with over 200 patients with simply, complex and long term conditions
Encouraged holistic planning, delivery of high-quality patient care.

Community Staff Nurse

Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation

Peckham District Nurse London

06.2019 - 12.2020

Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality patient care.
Provided life-saving support to patients in emergency situations.
Maintained dignity and compassion to provide highly regarded end-of-life care.
Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
Mentored student nurses on placement to encourage workplace learning and development.
Supported and liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.
Maintained, implemented and monitored high standards/ complex care in patients homes to avoid hospitalisation .
Delivered wound care ( surgical, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers) oral/ IV medications administration in patients homes and GPs' clinical rooms
Conducted holistic assessments and provided personalized care plans to optimise speedy recovery
Shared and championed best practices to promote evidenced based care .

Adult Ward Nurse: Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery

Guys and St Thomas's Hospital

London

05.2018 - 06.2019

Encouraged health promotion and patient education on healthy living, provision of leaflets in various languages on care plans following gastrointestinal diagnosis while on admission and before discharge
Upheld patients' trust and confidentiality through effective information management in accordance with data protection laws.
Managed step down patients from ITU and theatre patients following upper and lower gastrointestinal surgeries
Assisted patients with routine medical test,/evaluations, ,effective documentation and communication for smooth continuation of care and care planning.
Assessed and evaluated patients' needs, following accurate diagnosis by the doctors
Delivered detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
Respond quickly to medical emergencies while on shift, worked calmly and professionally under pressure.
Assisted patients on admission to speed healing and recovery after surgery for successful discharged

Summary

Overview

Work History

Specialist District Nurse

Nurse

Senior Community Nurse

Community Staff Nurse

Adult Ward Nurse: Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery

Education

Master of Science - District Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

MBA - Marketing

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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