Highly skilled,enthusiastic and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialising in Rheumatology, with over 12 years of nursing experience and a proven track record of delivering safe, evidence-based care. Independent Prescriber with advanced clinical assessment skills, capable of managing complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions across primary and secondary care. Experienced in prescribing and monitoring DMARDs and biologics, leading nurse-led clinics, and supporting service development. Committed to holistic, patient-centred care, education, and improving outcomes in long-term conditions. Passionate about MDT collaboration, clinical teaching, and continuous professional development. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rheumatology CNS
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
London, City of London
12.2023 - Current
Runs nurse-led clinics managing patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and connective tissue diseases
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, order investigations, interpret results, and formulate management plans
Independently prescribe DMARDs, corticosteroids, and analgesics in line with local formulary
Manages over 30 calls per day
Initiate and monitor biologic therapies under shared care protocols
Deliver education and lifestyle support for patients initiating therapy or managing flare
Monitor disease progression and medication side effects using evidence-based protocols
Collaborate with MDT including consultants, pharmacists, physios, and GPs
Support audit and QI projects, including safe prescribing and patient outcomes tracking
Provide mentorship and teaching to junior nurses and student nurses
Act as educator and resource for members of multidisciplinary team
Provide care management, education and support for patients and their families Ongoing support to patient via telephone advice line
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
BB Healthcare Solution GP surgery
Basildon
06.2022 - Current
Home visit care delivery to acutely ill patients
Assists in running the hubs clinic at the surgery
Assess, diagnosed minor illnesses and injuries, intervene, run investigation and prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Prescribed medications and treatments for patients and maintained accurate records.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Elicited elaborate medical histories by asking patients in-depth questions.
Use system one to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Educated patients on various diseases and conditions to provide health awareness information.
Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results, and taking visual assessment of patients.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Ordered diagnostic tests accurately for correct illness detection.
Managed complex chronic conditions through diligent monitoring and assessment.
Characterised by excellent decision-making ability under pressure.
Prioritised urgent cases effectively for enhanced patient outcomes.
Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care.
Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
Requested additional diagnostic investigations as required, interpreting results to develop targeted treatment programmes.
Practitioner Rheumatology CNS
Royal Free Hospital
London
01.2017 - 07.2023
Providing professional consultation, treats arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis
Managed and trained 3 clinical and 2 non-clinical staff
Studies signs and symptoms of rheumatic disease and evaluates it effect
Nurse Independent Prescribe who constantly demonstrates ability to prescribe safely rationally cost effectively and considering public health issues around medicines use
Runs National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit of patient's first visit
Runs nurse led follow-up clinic (face to face, telemedicine video and telephone) accurately and efficiently
Managed over 30 arthritis patients advised line calls per day
Screens and refers susceptible arthritis patient as requires and triage
Maintains periodic audit of patient's care delivery
Very efficient in cost management when commencing patients' treatments
Regular monitoring of patient to assess safety and efficacy of their treatment
Shared care approach in managing patients continuity of care
Refers patient where necessary for continuity of care
Liaise with another multidisciplinary team concerning patient's care
Act as educator and resource for members of multidisciplinary team
Provide care management, education and support for patients and their families Ongoing support to patient via telephone advice line
Involves in rheumatology management and strategic meetings
Maintaining internal databases and routine blood monitoring with adequate documentation
Participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Collaborated with rheumatology clinical management team to achieve treat to target goal
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS
Clacton
07.2021 - 06.2022
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
Prescribed medications and treatments for patients and maintained accurate records
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Elicited elaborate medical histories by asking patients in-depth questions
Use system one to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received
Educated patients on various diseases and conditions to provide health awareness information
Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Rheumatology Clinical Research Nurse
Queens Hospital
Romford
04.2014 - 01.2017
Experienced clinical research nurse with proven ability to evaluate and assess subjects' suitability for inclusion in research studies
Well versed in developing and implementing procedures and data quality assurance standards for monitoring components of studies, designing activities and policies and procedures to approve day to day efficiency of recruitment and assessment, and developing study subject referral sources
Responsible for coordination of inpatient and outpatient clinical drug trials
Responsible for protocol review, subject recruitment, adverse event monitoring, ECG monitoring, data acquisition and evaluation
Managed data and maintained research database to ensure confidentiality and data integrity
Coordinated, supervised, and successfully completed 5 phase III and IV clinical drug trials involving over 350 subjects
Organised site to promote efficiency and cost effectiveness
Collected and reviewed vital signs, adverse events; performed venipuncture according to study protocols and bloods processing
Maintained study documentation, including completing case report forms, and creating study information material
Collaborated with investigators, directors, & sponsors to meet study objectives & resolve problems related to study budget, data, or activities
Completed paperwork, recognising discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
GP District Nurse
Whittington Hospital
London
03.2013 - 04.2014
Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions
Conducted individualised patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader
Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty
Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider
Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff
Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team
Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualised plan of care to patient
Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse
Queens Hospital
Romford
03.2013 - 08.2013
Monitors patient’s physical condition, vital signs, daily routine, and medication schedule in the urgent care department during serious illnesses or injuries.
Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective conduct.
Collaborates with physicians, case managers, families, and other staff members when developing a plan for care and treatment during the hospital stay.
Treats and cared for patients after major surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and cleaning surgical areas.
Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Non-Medical Prescribing
University of Hertsfordshire
Post Graduate Diploma - Minor Illness and Minor Injury
University of Cumbria
Clinical Assessment - undefined
London South Bank University
Master of Science - Public Health
University of East London
Adult Nursing Advanced Nurse Diploma - Health and Biomedical Science
London Southbank University
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion And EDU. And Com. Development
University of East London
Skills
Clinical Assessment skill
Prescribing & Pharmacology (as an Independent Prescriber)
Communication and Education
Professional and Leadership
Consultation
Diagnostic Screenings
Lab result evaluation
Communication skills
Resourcefulness
Problem-solving
Custom
Exercise
Travelling
Play Games
Affiliations
Professional: Medical Journal and Research Reading, Teaching or Mentoring, Health Education, and General Audit. Personal: Yoga, Travelling and Community Engagement.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rheumatology CNS
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
BB Healthcare Solution GP surgery
06.2022 - Current
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS
07.2021 - 06.2022
Practitioner Rheumatology CNS
Royal Free Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2023
Rheumatology Clinical Research Nurse
Queens Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2017
GP District Nurse
Whittington Hospital
03.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Queens Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Minor Illness and Minor Injury
University of Cumbria
Clinical Assessment - undefined
London South Bank University
Master of Science - Public Health
University of East London
Adult Nursing Advanced Nurse Diploma - Health and Biomedical Science
London Southbank University
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion And EDU. And Com. Development
University of East London
Post Graduate Diploma - Non-Medical Prescribing
University of Hertsfordshire
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