Teresa Sheedy
nurse
Sheffield,North Yorkshire
Summary
Palliative care champion for a district nurse team in Sheffield, passionate in the co-ordination of advanced personalised EOLC plans, whilst working in conjunction with community services, GP's and St Luke's.
Experience of emergency situations within EOLC, able to work autonomously whilst assessing, implementing and reviewing symptom management.
Acts with integrity and in the best interests of clients, providing safe and compassionate care, utilising empathic communication skills to support both client, family and friends.
Experience and understanding of ' what matters to me' in client discussions of their wishes and preferences
Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to support and motivate colleagues to deliver enhanced holistic palliative care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, south yorkshire
2017.08 - Current
- Lead Champion for EOLC supporting the planning and delivery of advanced care-plans.
- Excellence with empathic and compassionate communication skills.
- Abillity to assess and manage emergency situations.
- Worked autonomously in assessing symptom management and administering pre-emptive medication and re-charge of syringe drivers.
- Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of advanced end of life care.-plans.
- Prevented hospital admissions by providing detailed, comprehensive client education regarding infection prevention and control.
- Mentored placement students and staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
Staff nurse Orthopaedics
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
2009.08 - 2017.08
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
Imuunology and Allergy nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
sheffield, south yorkshire
2007.08 - 2009.08
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Assisted with routine skin tests tests and evaluations within desensitization clinics, documenting findings to aid care planning
- Assessed and delivered immunoglobulin therapy for primary immune deficiency service users
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Participated in weekly MDT meetings.
Staff Nurse Orthopaedics
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
1998.08 - 2007.08
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
Bank medical nurse
Wakefield teaching hospital
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
1995.08 - 1998.08
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
Education
RGN qualified nurse - Nursing
Wakefield teaching hospital
Wakefield 1992.04 - 1995.05
Mentorship programme - nursing
sheffield teaching hospitals
Sheffield /2018 - /2019
Skills
Excellence in communication skills with compassion and empathy
EOLC advanced treatment plan and development
Assessment and administration of pre-emptive medication and re-charge of syringe driver
Ability to manage emergency situations with escalation for the reversible conditions and the unstable patient
Experience of working with MDT professionals to deliver enhanced EOLC
Mentor and support colleagues and students
Accomplishments
During COVID19 I assisted on the SPA EOLC palliative phone line, managing emergency phone calls from EOLC clients and their families.
Many of these families were alone and very scared during these traumatic situations whilst their loved ones were passing through their end of life journey.
It was an honour and privilege to support these families with enhanced, compassionate communication skills.
I liased with the community nurses, GP's and St Luke's in assisting with the co-ordination of advanced community EOLC .
Timeline
Community nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2017.08 - Current
Staff nurse Orthopaedics
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2009.08 - 2017.08
Imuunology and Allergy nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2007.08 - 2009.08
Staff Nurse Orthopaedics
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1998.08 - 2007.08
Bank medical nurse
Wakefield teaching hospital
1995.08 - 1998.08
RGN qualified nurse - Nursing
Wakefield teaching hospital
1992.04 - 1995.05
Mentorship programme - nursing
sheffield teaching hospitals
/2018 - /2019