Susan Wilkinson
Burrelton, Blairgowrie,Perth and Kinross
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual, having spent a long career in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing both as a senior nurse and a charge nurse.
I have coordinated a multidisciplinary team in a busy Intensive Care Unit, providing the highest standard of care to both patients and staff.
I coordinated the Critical Care Directorate and daily running of Covid Intensive Care.
I worked in the private sector as a paediatric Intensive Care nurse caring for ventilated and sick children in the community. During this period I spent time working with one of these children regularly in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit in Great Ormand Street in London.
I have been actively involved throughout my nursing career in training and mentoring junior members of staff and have implemented training programmes to maintain and improve standards of care.
I took early retirement in January 2022 to care for my terminally ill mother.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work history
Property Developer and Landlord
Johval Properties Ltd
Dundee, Angus
11.2022 - Current
- Liaised with regulatory agencies to obtain planning permissions and documentation in line with local guidelines.
- Reviewed development appraisals to support project viability and cost-effective financial management.
- Maintained updated and accurate records detailing financial data and property assessments.
- Managed and directed teams and coordinated logistics to support project requirements.
- Facilitated refurbishment, conversion and renovation projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Oversaw design, planning and construction of all assigned projects.
Senior Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse Intensive Care
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Angus
06.1995 - 01.2022
- Created staff rotas to guarantee optimal coverage on all shifts.
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Increased staff satisfaction by introducing social activity programs to maintain morale and boost engagement.
- Concurred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
- Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
- Utilised benchmarks to examine patient safety practices.
- Liaised with doctors, dieticians and occupational therapists to achieve stellar maximum care plan.
- Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
- Designed self-management plans to empower patients, family members and caregivers to participate in health management.
- Evaluated existing infection control and prevention practices to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
- Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
- Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
- Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
Paediatric Specialist Agency Nurse
Scottish Nursing Guild
Scotland
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Improved health outcomes through effective patient and family education, using audio-visual methods to ensure comprehension.
- Established continuity of care by maintaining accurate treatment records for patients.
- Optimised recovery for patients following surgery through successful administration of medication, rehabilitation and wound care.
- caring for ventilated children in their home environment
- administration of prescribed medication and treatment
- Implementation of all aspects of patient care
- good communication with family
Senior Staff Nurse Accident and Emergency Departme
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Angus
08.1992 - 06.1995
- Concurred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
- Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
- Implemented new treatment protocols to increase order in wards.
- Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
- Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Created staff rotas to guarantee optimal coverage on all shifts.
- Evaluated existing infection control and prevention practices to identify areas of improvement.
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
- Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
- Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
- Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
- Liaised with doctors, dieticians and occupational therapists to achieve stellar maximum care plan.
Auxilliary Nurse
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Angus
08.1981 - 08.1982
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
Education
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Dundee and Angus School of Nursing and Midwifery
Dundee 10/1982 - 10/1995
BN Level 9 - Critical Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
DundeeBN -
Emergency Care of a Child
Skills
- Provide high quality, holistic care
- Support and mentor junior staff
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning
- Maintain high clinical governance standards for patients and colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Property Developer and Landlord
Johval Properties Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Paediatric Specialist Agency Nurse
Scottish Nursing Guild
01.2002 - 05.2005
Senior Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse Intensive Care
NHS Tayside
06.1995 - 01.2022
Senior Staff Nurse Accident and Emergency Departme
NHS Tayside
08.1992 - 06.1995
Auxilliary Nurse
NHS Tayside
08.1981 - 08.1982
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Dundee and Angus School of Nursing and Midwifery
10/1982 - 10/1995
BN Level 9 - Critical Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
BN -
Emergency Care of a Child
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