A nursing professional with comprehensive experience in emergency care, skilled in managing acute conditions, prioritising patients, and triaging effectively under pressure. Proficient in utilising advanced medical equipment such as electrocardiogram machines, cardiac monitors, bladder scanners, and glucometers to deliver high-quality patient care. Demonstrates expertise in conducting A-to-E assessments, OPQRST evaluations for focused medical histories, and FAST assessments for stroke symptoms. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes while upholding confidentiality and respecting patients' rights. Committed to advancing mental health care through proper escalation procedures and fostering a sensitive approach to treatment.
Flexible Health Care Assistant with [Number] years of experience. Improves health outcomes and quality of life through meticulous service provision. Delivers attentive and compassionate care. Skilled in phlebotomy and ECGs.
My placement has exposed me to skills I believe I will use throughout my nursing career These skills include effectively managing acute conditions, prioritizing patients, triaging, using my nursing instincts to diagnose patients based on their symptoms, and working under pressure Furthermore, I respect patients' rights and give them the best treatment
In addition, I have improved my competence in using medical equipment in the emergency department, such as the electrocardiogram machine, the cardiac monitor, the bladder scanner and the glucometer machine used for checking blood glucose These experiences have enhanced my technical skills and allowed me to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals Additionally, I have gained a better understanding of patient care and the importance of teamwork in providing quality healthcare
Working in the department has enabled me to understand the importance of escalation, especially when it comes to patients whose presenting complaints relate to mental health I have seen firsthand the impact that proper escalation procedures can have on patient outcomes, thus giving room for the patient to receive the appropriate care and support they need Mental health is a health condition requiring a comprehensive and sensitive approach to care This is because, in most cases, it is sometimes ignored and stigmatized in society
In addition, I have learned about the relevance of utilizing the A-to-E assessment to promptly recognize and prioritize life-threatening diseases,standardized abbreviations and acronyms to facilitate communication, and the need to uphold patient confidentiality consistently Additionally, using OPQRST to get a focused medical history during patient evaluations and FAST assessment to look at stroke symptoms are essential parts of emergency medical care Utilizing the A-to-E assessment, my placement has exposed me to skills I believe I will use throughout my nursing career These skills include effectively managing acute conditions, prioritizing patients, triaging, using my nursing instincts to diagnose patients based on their symptoms, and working under pressure Furthermore, I respect patients' rights and give them the best treatment
In addition, I have improved my competence in using medical equipment in the emergency department, such as the electrocardiogram machine, the cardiac monitor, the bladder scanner and the glucometer machine used for checking blood glucose These experiences have enhanced my technical skills and allowed me to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals Additionally, I have gained a better understanding of patient care and the importance of teamwork in providing quality healthcare
Working in the department has enabled me to understand the importance of escalation, especially when it comes to patients whose presenting complaints relate to mental health I have seen firsthand the impact that proper escalation procedures can have on patient outcomes, thus giving room for the patient to receive the appropriate care and support they need Mental health is a health condition requiring a comprehensive and sensitive approach to care This is because, in most cases, it is sometimes ignored and stigmatized in society
In addition, I have learned about the relevance of utilizing the A-to-E assessment to promptly recognize and prioritize life-threatening diseases,standardized abbreviations and acronyms to facilitate communication, and the need to uphold patient confidentiality consistently Additionally, using OPQRST to get a focused medical history during patient evaluations and FAST assessment to look at stroke symptoms are significant parts of emergency medical care Utilizing the A-to-E assessment to promptly