Tamara Benwell
Basingstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Experienced nurse with extensive expertise in frailty, immunisation delivery, palliative care, and infection prevention and control. Demonstrates proficiency in wound dressing, phlebotomy, and clinical assessment, alongside strong leadership skills in managing caseloads and multidisciplinary collaboration. Adept at providing compassionate care to elderly patients and addressing mental health needs through evidence-based practices. Skilled in patient-centred care, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering complex medical care. Committed to advancing community health through education and diagnostic testing to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Compassionate individual with solid foundation in healthcare and patient care. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong ability to work in team settings. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and providing high-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Frailty Nurse
Operose Health
Basingstoke, Hampshire
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes within nursing homes and the community.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing /chronic complex conditions with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Ordered diagnostic tests accurately for correct illness detection.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Updated own medical knowledge through continuous professional development courses.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Mentored student nurses and junior members of staff.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
Community Matron
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Aldershot, Hampshire
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed a team of 15 nurse's, NA's and HCA's.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings for improved patient outcomes.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Managed my own caseload of patient's with chronic conditions.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful team.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nurse Practice
Bournemouth University
Poole /2023 -
Level 7 in Health Assessment - Medicine
University of Surrey
Guildford /2018 - /2019
Chronic Oedema Course - Medicine
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield /2014 - /2014
Mentorship - Medicine
University of Southampton
Southampton /2012 - /2012
Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing - Medicine
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2007 - 07.2010
Skills
- Immunisation delivery
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Wound dressing
- Medical consultation
- Communication with family members
- Vital signs measurement
- Urinalysis processing
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Nurse leadership
- Elderly care competencies
- Palliative care expertise
- Infection prevention and control
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate care
- Mental health needs assessments
- Adult care
- Patient-centred care
- Empathetic listening
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient confidentiality
- Accurate record-keeping
- Community nursing
- Health education
- Caseload management
- Complex medical care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
- Family
- Keeping fit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Frailty Nurse
Operose Health
11.2020 - Current
Community Matron
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
04.2018 - 11.2020
Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing - Medicine
University of Southampton
09.2007 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Advanced Nurse Practice
Bournemouth University
/2023 -
Level 7 in Health Assessment - Medicine
University of Surrey
/2018 - /2019
Chronic Oedema Course - Medicine
University of Hertfordshire
/2014 - /2014
Mentorship - Medicine
University of Southampton
/2012 - /2012
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