Simon Jones
Cardiff, Wales, UK,Cardiff
Summary
I consider myself a diligent and proactive individual with strong foundation in problem-solving and communication.I have vast experience in high pressured environments, working in a very organised and calm manner. I demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, along with ability to adapt quickly to new environments and I'm ready to make meaningful impact in any role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Wellbeing & Acheivement Officer
Cardiff High School & Willows High School Cardiff
Cardiff, Caerdydd
2022.03 - 2026.02
- Enhanced student wellbeing by offering empathetic and effective pastoral support.
- Established open communication channels among students, parents, and staff to support wellbeing.
- Managed behavioural issues effectively, fostering a positive school culture.
- Coordinated with teachers to create individualised care plans for students.
- Liaised effectively with educational psychologists for additional pupil assistance.
- Advocated for vulnerable children within the school setting, ensuring their needs were met.
- Monitored student attendance and performance, facilitating early intervention in concerns.
- Contributed substantially to safeguarding procedures, guaranteeing child welfare at all times.
- Built relationships with wider school community, enhancing pastoral care provision.
Paediatric Nurse
Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
Cardiff, Caerdydd
2003.03 - 2022.02
- Prepared children for surgery to ease anxiety and fear.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, provided immediate necessary treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, informed doctors of changes in health status.
- Educated families on home care procedures to support effective treatment continuity.
- Coordinated care plans to optimise recovery times for paediatric patients.
- Delivered quality nursing care to critically ill children on the paediatric intensive care unit.
- Safeguarded children from harm whilst in hospital care.
- Administered medicines to achieve accurate dosing and maintain child health.
- Provided pre-and post-operative care to secure optimal recovery.
- Respected cultural diversity within patient groups, provided culturally sensitive nursing care.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's condition to improve family understanding of treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive patient management.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detected early warning signs of deterioration.
- Advocated for child's best interests with healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine checks and observations for continuous monitoring of patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support for paediatric patients by creating a comforting environment.
- Maintained detailed records, ensured efficient communication between medical teams.
- Evaluated paediatric patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Delivered paediatric acute care, performing effective crisis interventions to reduce hospital admissions.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Education
GCSEs - Humanities, Maths, English x 2, Science x 3
St Josephs HIgh School
Wrexham 1987.09 - 1992.07
A-Levels - Politics, Economics & Geology
Yale Sixth Form College
Wrexham 1992.09 - 1995.07
Foundation Degree in Science - Paediatric Nursing
Cardiff University
Cardiff 1999.09 - 2003.03
Master of Science - Epidemiology & Paediatrics
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2008.09 - 2010.07
Timeline
Wellbeing & Acheivement Officer
Cardiff High School & Willows High School Cardiff
2022.03 - 2026.02
Master of Science - Epidemiology & Paediatrics
Cardiff University
2008.09 - 2010.07
Paediatric Nurse
Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
2003.03 - 2022.02
Foundation Degree in Science - Paediatric Nursing
Cardiff University
1999.09 - 2003.03
A-Levels - Politics, Economics & Geology
Yale Sixth Form College
1992.09 - 1995.07
GCSEs - Humanities, Maths, English x 2, Science x 3
St Josephs HIgh School
1987.09 - 1992.07