Terri Holyoake
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
I am a highly experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), chemotherapy administration, patient assessment, symptom management, and oncology care. Skilled in delivering high-quality patient-centered care within outpatient, inpatient and community settings. I am able to demonstrate strong leadership, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary team working skills. Committed to improving patient outcomes, maintaining patient safety, and supporting service development within cancer care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse
Sciensus
South East
02.2016 - Current
- • Chemotherapy Administration and Monitoring • Administered treatments safely through demonstrated SACT competency, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. • Oncology and Haematology Nursing • Venepuncture and Cannulation • PICC Line and Central Venous Access Device Care • Patient Assessment and Triage • Utilised knowledge of acute oncology practices to enhance patient care in clinical settings. • Toxicity Management • Patient Education and Support • Provided clinical leadership and mentorship, fostering professional development and teamwork within the nursing team. • Safeguarding Adults and Children • Multidisciplinary Team Working • Electronic Patient Record Systems
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development and implementation of feedback mechanisms and service improvements.
- Maintained accurate documentation to meet programme requirements and contractual obligations.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, informing strategic planning and decision-making.
IV Homecare Nurse
Sciensus
South East
03.2013 - 02.2016
- • Administered IV therapies and supportive treatments to enhance patient recovery and comfort. • Performed patient assessments and clinical observations. • Managed central venous access devices to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety. • Delivered holistic nursing care throughout pathways, addressing physical and emotional needs of patients. • Participated in clinical governance and audit activities. Key Achievements • Maintained excellent standards of patient safety. • Contributed to reduced treatment delays through effective patient management. • Assisted with induction and training of new staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
Band 6 Ward Sister
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Eastbourne
11.2011 - 03.2013
- • Delivered high-quality nursing care in a busy clinical environment. • Streamlined operations of pre-assessment clinic, enhancing patient flow and improving care coordination. • Led incident management by assessing situations, coordinating responses, and documenting outcomes to ensure patient safety. • Supported junior staff by providing guidance, training, and resources to enhance their skills. • Undertook medication administration and patient monitoring. • Coordinated discharge planning and ongoing care to facilitate smooth transitions for patients. • Supported patients and families through complex healthcare needs. Key Achievements • Consistently achieved positive patient feedback. • Demonstrated excellent clinical and communication skills. • Supported effective multidisciplinary team working.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Systemic anti cancer therapies
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01-2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Brighton
Brighton01-2008
Skills
- SACT administration
- Toxicity management
- Central line care
- Patient triage
- Electronic patient records
- Oncology nursing
- Venepuncture cannulation
- Clinical governance
- Medication safety
- Safeguarding procedures
- Patient engagement
- Risk assessment
- Information analysis
- Multidisciplinary liaison
- Innovative thinking
Timeline
Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse
Sciensus
02.2016 - Current
IV Homecare Nurse
Sciensus
03.2013 - 02.2016
Band 6 Ward Sister
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
11.2011 - 03.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Systemic anti cancer therapies
Birmingham City University
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Brighton