Stacey Mathias

• Expert knowledge base of anatomy and physiology, disease process and co morbidity.
• Providing excellent quality, evidenced based holistic nursing care to critically unwell level 3 patients following open heart surgery or cardiac event.
• Skilled communicator, experienced in dealing with sensitive, confidential and life changing information, whilst empathising with a diverse range of patients, families and carers.
• Actively manage resources at times of peak capacity and oversee patient flow through critical care area.
• Supporting and guiding junior staff in care delivery, professional development and human resources.
• Contribute to the effective management of the department resources including pay and non pay budgets.
• Work cohesively as part of the multi disciplinary team.

Extended Roles

• Critical care operational lead: Direct responsibility for managing and overseeing daily running of 70 critical care beds and staff. High level decision making at organisational level ensuring service delivery for patients requiring planned and unplanned admission to critical care area.
• Post Cardiac ICU recovery service Lead nurse: Working independently as a specialist practitioner assessing and supporting patients who require ongoing support following critical care admission. Signposting or referring to support services as required and participating in ongoing research and audit to create sustainable service.
• Professional Nurse Advocate: Supporting the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and improvement of patient care through supervision, education and quality improvement (AEQUIP model).

• Registered Nurse in Cardiac ICU promoted to Sister Position June 2009.
• Clinical expert in the Cardiac Intensive Care setting.
• Undertake Nurse in Charge responsibility overseeing the care delivery of Critical level 3 patients requiring a wide range of complex life saving measures for recovery
• Coordination of service provision to ensure safe discharge to appropriate areas and timely admissions.
• Enhanced team collaboration with clear and concise communication.
• Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
• Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
• Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Paediatric congenital heart defects, their interventions and care pathways.
• Coordinate and manage patient case load and waiting lists for both surgical and cardiological interventions.
• Provide support and information to parents and carers of children with complex heart disease.
• Collaborative working with MDT to ensure timely care provision.
• Accurate data collection and submission to National Cardiac Database (NICOR/CCAD) measuring quality outcomes of care against national standards and guidance.
• Professional development through attending educational programmes and conferences including presenting on local cardiac conference.
• Short contract maternity leave cover

• Registered Nurse on Acute Surgical Admissions Unit
• Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.