Tashaine Flowers
Chatham,Kent
Summary
A highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in advanced life support, aseptic technique mastery, and infection prevention procedures. Proficient in intramuscular and subcutaneous injection execution, IV administration, and medication management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in care plan management, team leadership, and staff training. Adept at vital signs monitoring, wound management, and the administration of blood products. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective conflict management and interpersonal communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical sister
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent
08.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, bettering patient treatment.
- Assisted doctors during examinations, ensuring thorough assessments were made.
- Oversaw junior staff training, improving overall quality of care provided on ward.
- Conducted regular ward rounds for comprehensive health monitoring.
- Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Explained medical procedures to patients, fostering understanding and trust.
- Enhanced team collaboration with clear and concise communication.
- Applied infection control protocols; minimising cross-contamination risks in the ward.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices, reducing infection risks.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs; enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Implemented care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social services, facilitating smoother transitions home.
- Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
- Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
Staff nurse band 5
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent
02.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility whilst dealing with 12 hour shift patterns to ensure constant coverage of vital services.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, fostering trust and respect within healthcare environment.
- Complied strictly with all safety procedures and protocols reducing potential incidents or falls among patients.
- Conducted regular ward rounds to monitor patient condition regularly.
- Promoted health education amongst patients, improving their understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures for successful treatment delivery.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Administered medications for improved patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to minimise health risks.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating informed decision-making in treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare to patients, optimising their recovery process.
- Utilised clinical skills in wound management, enhancing healing and recovery rates.
- Enhanced overall patient experience with compassionate nursing practice.
- Maintained privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration and initiating immediate emergency care
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
Staff nurse band 5
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated flexibility whilst dealing with varying shift patterns to ensure constant coverage of vital services.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, fostering trust and respect within healthcare environment.
- Complied strictly with all safety procedures and protocols reducing potential incidents or falls among patients.
- Conducted regular ward rounds to monitor patient condition regularly.
- Participated in professional development activities keeping abreast of current nursing practices.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures for successful treatment delivery.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Delivered quality patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
- Administered medications for improved patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to minimise health risks.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating informed decision-making in treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare to patients, optimising their recovery process.
- Utilised clinical skills in wound management, enhancing healing and recovery rates.
- Enhanced overall patient experience with compassionate nursing practice.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
- Maintained privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration and initiating immediate emergency care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Medway Maritime Hospital
Kent 02.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University of the West Indies, Mona
Kent 09.2007 - 09.2012
Skills
- Intramuscular injection execution
- Oxygen therapy implementation
- Subcutaneous injection execution
- IV administration
- Wound management
- Male and female catheterisation
- NGT insertion
- Management of maintenance of PICC-Line/Mid-Line
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Administration of blood and blood and blood products
Timeline
Clinical sister
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
08.2024 - Current
Staff nurse band 5
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
02.2022 - Current
Staff nurse band 5
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
02.2020 - 02.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Medway Maritime Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University of the West Indies, Mona
09.2007 - 09.2012
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