- I have always Participated in sport, specifically, football Even managed a local team And although I am a gentleman of certain years I participate in a game of Football, to a competitive standard, playing against guys half my age
Stephen LLoyd
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in community and Hospital nursing and cardiac care. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills in educating patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention. Eager to contribute to team success through collaboration and patient-centred care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
DHU healthcare NHS
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed calls for concerns using algorithms, prioritising cases for clinician follow-up and addressing emergency situations directly when necessary.
- Triage calls to the appropriate service and arranged appointments as needed.
- Analyse their condition, and probe in depth, for flags of concern.
- Managed calls from the public regarding health issues, providing initial guidance and support.
- Collaborated with clinicians for support on complex cases, addressing a broad range of needs from newborns to palliative care and mental health support.
- Liaise with other services (Police, Social Services, Ambulance Services, Toxbase, For poisoning concerns, and all relevant members of the MDT).
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. with often weekly changes/amendments.
- A completely different way of working for myself
Agency Staff Nurse
Florence recruitment
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following physicians' orders, maintaining high standards of nursing care.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Met patient needs as outlined in care plans and followed instructions from the nurse-in-charge.
- Facilitated discharge planning, preparing patients and families for home care and liaising with community healthcare providers.
Community Heart & TIA Nurse
Nottingham CityCare NHS
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Improve community cardiac care by providing specialist nursing support in Nottingham.
- Triaged citizens of Nottingham who had mostly been in hospital following a cardiac event or a TIA, and referred them into our service for home visits and to implement tailored care packages.
- Participated in implementing the Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab programme at various centres within the city.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home and effective connections with community services.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Developed comprehensive care plans addressing patients' biological, social, and psychological needs for holistic support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, to save patients' lives.
- Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Facilitated BACPR standard training for staff within Citycare service, ensuring compliance with BLS requirements.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients while adhering to infection-control policies.
- Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
- Reviewed charts, doctor’s notes, and test results to stay updated on patient recovery.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay updated with nursing best practices and legislations.
- Led junior nurses and healthcare assistants, offering guidance and support to improve patient care.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Provided emotional support and counselling to patients and their families during difficult times.
Nurse Vaccinator and Swab tester and instructor.
Thornbury Nursing Services
, All over the UK
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered vaccinations to the general public in community settings to promote public health. Also with the NHS
- Instructed public members on correct donning and doffing of PPE and effective swab techniques to enhance community health safety.
- Collected viral swabs from staff at Premier League training centres to support health monitoring efforts.
- Ensured safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment by adhering to infection-control policies.
Agency Staff Nurse
Thornbury Nursing Services
, All over the UK
01.2008 - 05.2023
- Administered nursing care across surgical, medical A&E, critical care, and MAU, while providing enteric feeding education to caregivers.
- Delivered community nursing services over 18 months, enhancing patient support and care continuity.
- Contributed to community nursing sessions, facilitating patient care improvements through collaborative support.
Staff Nurse Band 5, Critical Care
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
07.2015 - 05.2020
- Administered life-saving interventions and critical care to patients in high-dependency units, following established protocols.
- Led rapid response teams during emergency situations, coordinating efforts to stabilise patients effectively.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Adapted to new procedures and protocols during the pandemic to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions to identify care needs and prioritise interventions.
- Recognised early signs of deterioration of conditions by providing continuous physiological assessments and observation data.
- Observed patients to monitor progress and identify deterioration or abnormalities, diligently noting and reporting changes.
- Administered treatment and monitored doses, allergic reactions and adverse effects, promptly providing medical attention.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine vital signs and abnormalities.
- Managed administration of medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections among patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, disease management, and preventive health measures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition for patients moving from critical care to other units or home.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Studied near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to enhance patient safety practices.
- Mentored nursing students and new staff, enhancing their skills and confidence in providing critical care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment interventions, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Delivered psychological support to patients and families, addressing concerns and reducing anxiety about treatments.
- Communicated with patients and families to discuss how best to manage conditions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery within the critical care setting.
- Advocated for patients by respecting basic rights, beliefs and values to protect choices and preferences.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of advancements in critical care nursing.
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research and provide excellent patient care.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, cleaned and treated wounds and administered IV for patients to support critical care.
- Responded to emergency situations by performing CPR or using defibrillator.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult decisions and moments.
- Assessed pain levels and provided appropriate pain management interventions, improving patient comfort and recovery.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of advancements in critical care nursing.
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research and provide excellent patient care.
- Led rapid response teams during emergency situations, coordinating efforts to stabilise patients effectively.
Community Staff Nurse Cardiac.
Nottingham Citycare NHS
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Enhanced decision-making autonomy in nursing practices, ensuring timely patient care in 2020
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed care plans tailored to individual requirements.
- Cleaned and dressed wounds to avoid infection and provide protection, following health and safety standards.
Cardiac Specialist Nurse (CCU)
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Administered medication to treat condition, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs, monitor progress, and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication regimes, and lifestyle adjustments to support health and wellbeing.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the clinical setting, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve patient care targets.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assumed additional responsibilities to support team operations. to aid team success.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance clinical skills and support team objectives. so I could maintain my team and personal goals.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
University of Sheffield
Sheffield01-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Risk management
- Multidisciplinary liaison
- Compassionate care
- Triage proficiency
- Teamwork
- Blood collection
- Wound dressing
- Patient confidentiality
- Catheter and wound care
- Patient health education
- Vital signs
- IV drug therapy management
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Oxygen administration
- Patient education
- Critical care nursing
- Written and verbal communication
- Charting and reporting
- Catheterisation
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient comfort
- Excellent time management
- Patient-centred care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Initiative in emergencies
- Resuscitation techniques
- Fluid therapy
- Clinical assessment
- Aseptic technique
- Team player
- Outstanding patient care
- Cardiac life support
- Adult care
- Elderly care
- Adult acute and critical care
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication storage and disposal
- Catheter care
- Flexible
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Caring bedside manner
- Room preparation
- Palliative care expertise
- Routine investigations
- Phlebotomy
- Care procedure knowledge
- Complex medical care
- Clinical understanding
Certification
- Level Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies.
- CCU trained.
Interests
Timeline
Staff Nurse
DHU healthcare NHS
02.2025 - Current
Agency Staff Nurse
Florence recruitment
01.2024 - 02.2025
Nurse Vaccinator and Swab tester and instructor.
Thornbury Nursing Services
02.2021 - 05.2023
Community Heart & TIA Nurse
Nottingham CityCare NHS
05.2020 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse Band 5, Critical Care
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
07.2015 - 05.2020
Community Staff Nurse Cardiac.
Nottingham Citycare NHS
05.2012 - 06.2015
Agency Staff Nurse
Thornbury Nursing Services
01.2008 - 05.2023
Cardiac Specialist Nurse (CCU)
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
05.2005 - 04.2009
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
University of Sheffield