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Syndra Okoroafor

Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Empathetic and clinically proficient Registered Nurse with a solid foundation in adult nursing and a demonstrated history of excellence across acute and community healthcare settings, including orthopaedics, trauma, and elderly care. Committed to delivering high quality, person-centred care that upholds dignity, compassion, and patient safety. Experienced in managing complex clinical presentations and building therapeutic relationships, particularly within dementia care to promote trust and holistic wellbeing.
Acknowledged for outstanding communication skills, reflective practice, and a collaborative mindset that strengthens team dynamics and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Dedicated to advancing care standards through evidence-based practice, structured mobility and pain management strategies, and meticulous digital documentation. Driven by a passion for creating supportive, home-like environments where individuals feel respected, empowered, and genuinely cared for.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
11.2024 - Current

• Provide holistic, patient-centred care by applying the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans
• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, with a focus on perioperative and trauma care
• Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to established clinical protocols
• Manage complex wound care and assist patients in using mobility aids effectively
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Maintain a safe care environment through strict adherence to safeguarding policies and incident reporting procedures
• Coordinate patient admissions and facilitate timely, well-structured discharge planning
• Promote health literacy by educating patients and families on recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term care strategies

Student nurse

Bucks New University
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.2021 - 10.2024

• Gained both theoretical and clinical knowledge through various supervised clinical placements in hospital settings, including:
o Accident & Emergency Department
o Acute Medical Unit
o Spinal Cord Injury Unit
o Surgical Assessment Unit
o Respiratory Unit
o Acute Elderly Unit
o Clinics and community health settings
• Acquired hands-on experience in community nursing, particularly in:
o Managing diabetic patients
o Administering insulin
o Providing wound care
o Delivering palliative care
o Prioritising care and managing a diverse caseload effectively
• Focused on geriatric care during placement in the Acute Elderly Ward by:
o Managing patients with dementia and those at high risk of falls
o Contributing to the development and implementation of individualised care plans
o Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
o Emphasising compassionate and patient-centred approaches to care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University
UK
09.2021 - 10.2024

Skills

Good communication skill

A good team player

Patient assessment and monitoring

Medicine management (oral, IV, injections, CVAD, syringe driver)

Dementia Care

Palliative Care

Blood transfusion, PEG and NG tube feeding

Catheterisation

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Wound care

Infection Control and patient Safety

Timeline

Registered nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
11.2024 - Current

Student nurse

Bucks New University
09.2021 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University
09.2021 - 10.2024
Syndra Okoroafor