Susan Murray

The assessment of patients in the community with 2 hour response time. This encompassed an in depth physical assessment and also the assessment of any social care needs of the patients.

Advanced clinical decision making for allocated caseload.

Liaising with GP's, LAS, social services to ensure the outcome.

Supporting patients and their families during the assessment and decision making process. Arranging bridging and packages of care for patients with consent.

Strong and effective communication to negotiate and act as advocate for the patient, respecting their choices and acting in the best interest.

Telephone assessment of out of hospital patients and ward patients who have chosen to participate in cardiac rehab 8 week courses.

Arranging additional testing, of patients who. are suitable to participate in cardiac rehabilitation exercise classes and supporting patients

with alternative options.

Carrying out face to face assessments, involving physical assessments, medical/surgical and medication review.

Maintaining up to day clinical records

The telephone pre assessment of patients awaiting orthopedic surgery, utilising strong communication skills to identify any support to be provided pre and post surgery.

Acted as patients advocate and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.

Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.

The management of one's own caseload of patients awaiting cardiac surgery.

Managing own clinics and consultant clinics, with face to face physical assessment of patients and phlebotomy.

Arranging additional testing and follow up results and liaising closely with cardiac surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team with this information and acting accordingly in the best interest of the patient.

Face to face inpatient education pre and post surgery.

Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.

Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.

The assessment of patients in the community with a 2. hour responsive time. This encompassed an in depth physical assessment and also the assessment of any social care needs of the patients.

Advanced clinical decision making for allocated caseload,

Liaising with GP's, LAS and social services to ensure the best outcome.

Supporting patients and their families during the assessment and decision making process. Arranging bridging and packages of care for patients with consent.

Utilising strong and effective communication, to negotiate and act as advocate for the patient, respecting choices and acting in the best interest.

The telephone assessment of patients awaiting surgery both under general and local anaesthetic, of cardiac arrhythmia.

Utilising strong communication skills to identify any support required pre and post surgery.

Acted as patients advocate and liaised with the multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.

Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.

Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.

The management and care of post operative patients following surgery in a high dependency unit.

Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.

Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.

Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.

Scrubbing for neurological and body procedures with patients undergoing local or general anaesthesia, or acting as a runner during procedures to support scrub colleagues.

Preparing operating areas and equipment to ensure sterile equipment and sterility adhered to.

Managing patients post procedure in a recovery area and ensuring safe discharge home if day patient or transfer to ward if inpatient.

Having on call commitment to out of hours procedures and working independently and liaising with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety during this time.

The care and management of level 2 and level 3 patients in an intensive care unit.

Managing complex IV medication, blood product administration with skill and accuracy.

Managing both ventilator and other equipment with skill, keeping up to date with research to improve and enhance patient care.

Supporting patients and their families.

Utilising strong communication skills in supporting patients and their families in intensive care environment

The care of level 2 and level 3 patients from admission to discharge.

Managing complex medication regimes.

Supporting junior colleagues and students new to intensive care.

Shift management.

Utilising effective communication skills to ensure smooth co ordination.

Adhering to needs of the service demands to ensure capacity maintained.

The care and management of patients post surgery in recovery unit.

Maintaining a safe working environment for safe patient discharge

Managing post operative pain and liaising with anaesthetic colleagues to ensure patients pain is managed effectively.

Handled high-stress situations calmly in the event of emergencies or complications during recovery period.

Coordinating and shift management on regular basis.

Supporting junior colleagues and mentoring student nurses.

The care of level 2 and level 3 patients awaiting and post cardiac surgery.

Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.

Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.

Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.

The care of level 2 and level 3 patients in intensive care, ensuring complete and safe care.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Supporting colleagues, patients and their families.

Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.

Demonstrated skill in managing patient equipment to ensure patient safety.

The care of patients admitted to coronary care post cardiac event requiring inpatient thrombolysis/ intervention.

Closely monitoring cardiac rhythms via telemetry.

Supporting patient education.

Enhanced patient satisfaction through delivery of personalised nursing care plans.

Delivered high-quality patient care by adhering to nursing standards and protocols.

The care and management of patients post surgery from both general and local anaesthetic.

Liaised effectively between doctors and patients' families for clear communication regarding the patient's condition.

Optimised patient care by adhering strictly to nursing policies and protocols.

Ensured patient comfort and safety by closely monitoring vital signs post-operation.

Worked in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues.

The care and management of patients undergoing day surgery and preparing for discharge home the same day.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.

Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive

medical information.

Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.