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susan Walker

Dundee,Angus

Summary

Band 5 registered Nurse with extensive expertise providing first-class care in a Learning Disability and mental Health ward. Meticulous attention to detail in the monitoring and treatment of patients for continued positive progress and result.

Dedicated Nurse with 40 years of experience in the effective and efficient management Learning Disability and Mental Health Services services. Providing outstanding levels of care through expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support. Band 5 registered.

Driven nursing professional with 40 year of experience in Mental Health and Learning Disibility care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered General Nurse

Scottish Nursing Guild
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
08.2019 - Current
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Have worked in a Learning Disability and Mental Health settings during my 40 years and most recently have been working for Scottish Nursing Guild in a regular post in the Local Crisis Team.
  • Provided 1;1 Observations in a variety of General Hospital settings for Detained Patients.
  • Provided full time care for Clients with severe Learning Difficulties and behaviour issues.
  • Provided full Assessment including Care Plans and Risk Assessments for Mental Health Patients in a Crisis setting.
  • Full PMVA Training spanning 30 years
  • Provided care and 1;1 observations over a 12 hour shift for Patients with severe mental health and Learning Difficulties and resulting Behaviour issues
  • Looked after Adults with complex mwntal Health ,Learning difficulties and complex needs.

Registered General Nurse

NHS
Dundee, Edinburgh
02.1984 - Current
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
  • Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
  • Have worked in a Learning Disability and Mental Health settings during my 40 years and most recently have been working for Scottish Nursing Guild in a regular post in the Local Crisis Team.
  • Provided 1;1 Observations in a variety of General Hospital settings for Detained Patients.
  • Provided full time care for Clients with severe Learning Difficulties and behaviour issues.
  • Provided full Assessment including Care Plans and Risk Assessments for Mental Health Patients in a Crisis setting.
  • Full PMVA Training spanning 30 years
  • Provided care and 1;1 observations over a 12 hour shift for Patients with severe mental health and Learning Difficulties and resulting Behaviour issues
  • Looked after Adults with complex mwntal Health ,Learning difficulties and complex needs.

Education

Pre Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Dundee College of Commerce
Dundee, Dundee City
08.1982 - 05.1983

RGN Qualification - General nursing

Ninewells School of Nursing and Midwifery
Dundee, Dundee City
02.1984 - 03.1987

RGN - Nursing

NHS Tayside
Dundee, Dundee City
02.1997 -

Skills

  • First-class patient care
  • Clinical record keeping
  • Rehabilitation assessments
  • Clinical nursing expertise
  • Dementia care
  • Active listening
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Band 5 registered
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Public Health education
  • Outstanding communication
  • Patient-centred care
  • Weight loss advising
  • Patient record management
  • Data confidentiality
  • Medication storage and disposal
  • Assessment of Detained Patient
  • 1;1 Observation of Detained Patient
  • Care Plan and Risk Assessing
  • PMVA
  • Caring for a Forensic Patient

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Registered General Nurse

Scottish Nursing Guild
08.2019 - Current

RGN - Nursing

NHS Tayside
02.1997 -

Registered General Nurse

NHS
02.1984 - Current

RGN Qualification - General nursing

Ninewells School of Nursing and Midwifery
02.1984 - 03.1987

Pre Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Dundee College of Commerce
08.1982 - 05.1983
susan Walker