Sian Catrin Kennedy

• Counselled patients on chronic disease management, promoting better self-care.
• Baby immunisations.
• Travel vaccinations.
• Coordinated with GPs for implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Cervical screening testing.
• Respiratory reviews.
• Diabetic reviews and foot checks.
• Health checks; advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.

• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Ensured quality of care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices.
• Maintained positive interpersonal relationships with patients, boosting patient centered satisfaction.
• Assessed and delivered personalised care packages, which help by benefiting patients to reach full recovery or to prolong life more comfortably.
• Optimised patient outcomes, acting as a liaison in interactions with other health care providers, which include working closely with the multi disiplinary team; physiotherapists, ANPs, Occupational therapists.
• Prevented hospital admissions by providing detailed, comprehensive client education regarding infection prevention and control.
• Liaised with allied health team members from hospital admission to discharge to coordinate cohesive care for patients at home.
• Assisted patients with ongoing care needs from wound irrigation and dressing changes.
• Increased public awareness of [Area of Expertise] health by proactively participating in [Frequency] community outreach programmes.

• Provided emergency support to patients in need through following the NMC code.
• Assessed patients upon initial intake to determine acute care needs and develop ongoing future health plans.
• Assisted patients with ongoing care needs from wound irrigation and dressing changes to prevent infection and encourage the healing process.
• Supervised and managed new students and staff.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Applied person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
• Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.

Placements included:

1st Semester (8week placement) - Elderly medicine, Monitored surgical high care unit, Surgical day care unit.

2nd Semester (8 week placement)- Critical Care, Evening district nursing, General diabetic ward.

3rd Semester (12 week management placement) - Gynaecology outpatients, District Nursing and Cardiology.

• I led group activity programs to support independence and to encourage; support, breast feeding with new mother and babies.
• Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
• Listened to mothers' current struggles and signposted where relevant for further support i.e tongue tied babies.
• Practiced and researched new methods and knowledge of the benefits of breast feeding and mother and baby bonding.
• Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
• Building positive, productive patient centered relationships for enhanced social support.
• Shared self experience with mothers and the promoted the benefits of breast milk such as reducing the risk of breast and ovarian cancers and diabetes.