Tracy Smith
Dundee,Tayside
Summary
I am a personable Community Staff Nurse, skilled in building positive patient relationships for compassionate care. Providing adapted care to suit individual needs for responsive, person-centred support. I manage my time well to meet busy schedules and maintain a smooth-running service, while being a compassionate and dedicated nurse. I possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, with a proficiency in patient care and health education, ensuring holistic support for diverse communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Community Staff Nurse
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Tayside
06.2023 - Current
- Provided empathetic patient care through holistic assessments and development of person centred care plans.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to guarantee thorough service delivery and support for patients.
- Instructed patients and families on health management practices to enhance wellness and prevent illness.
- Managed medication administration and treatment delivery as prescribed, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Assessed patient progress and modified care plans according to feedback and clinical insights.
- Delivered training and mentorship to several student nurses.
- Promoted and advocated for best practices to enhance care delivery.
- Employed electronic health records to document patient interactions and ensure accurate medical histories via MORSE.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive patient information.
- Oversaw wound care responsibilities, leading to accelerated recovery times for patients.
- Tracked vital signs consistently and reassessed on every patient visit, detecting any irregularities swiftly, facilitating early detection of deterioration.
- Sustained current knowledge on latest nursing trends, boosting practice proficiency.
- Cultivated strong rapport with patients, family members and colleagues through active listening, and transparent communication.
- Emphasised dignity and compassion to deliver exceptional end-of-life care.
- Managed emergencies with poise and professionalism.
Bank staff nurse
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Tayside
10.2021 - Current
- Consistently provided care on surgical wards, specialised wards, and within community settings throughout NHS Tayside.
- Delivered nursing care to patients following established protocols.
- Partnered with diverse teams to formulate detailed care plans.
- Tracked vital signs and recorded alterations in patient conditions with precision.
- Instructed patients and families on effective health management and medication administration.
- Established infection control protocols to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Facilitated emergency response through prompt nursing interventions.
- Performed health assessments and played key role in ongoing patient evaluations.
- Engaged in training sessions to elevate nursing practices and improve team effectiveness.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards in wards through rigorous maintenance and cleaning routines.
- Streamlined discharge process through effective collaboration with healthcare providers and family members.
- Managed intricate wound dressings with precision, promoting accelerated healing process.
- Administered pre- and post - operative care to patients scheduled for surgery, equipping individuals physically and emotionally.
- Sustained precise patient records, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Maintained privacy and dignity of patients throughout care provision at all times.
- Executed triage responsibilities, ranking needs according to severity of condition.
- Exhibited expertise in venepuncture and cannulation techniques, facilitating rapid access for medication administration or blood sampling.
- Enhanced service quality through guidance, training and mentoring of nursing staff and student nurses in accordance with NMC code.
- Facilitated effective handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Collaborated with nurses, doctors, and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and uphold best care practices.
- Ensured accuracy and currency of patient records, enhancing data reliability.
- Cultivated positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and empathetic care.
- Maintained awareness of latest nursing developments to deliver optimal patient care.
- Counselled on dietary strategies, nutrition optimisation, and illness prevention techniques.
Staff nurse
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Tayside
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed administration of medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to formulate patient care plans.
- Tracked patients' vital signs and communicated changes to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborated effectively within team while demonstrating strong independent work skills.
- Performed routine assessments to evaluate patient progress and requirements.
- Coached and guided junior nursing staff in best practices and procedures.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient care delivery and implemented my own to improve wound care.
- Optimised discharge processes to ensure seamless transition home.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients, alleviating anxiety
- Complied rigorously with safety guidelines and audits, reducing workplace incidents and improving safety and care within the ward
- Executed and revised treatment plans in partnership with doctors.
- Executed informative handovers at shift end through precise reporting and effective communication.
- Counselled on dietary strategies, nutrition optimisation, and illness prevention methods.
- Performed well as the nurse in charge of ward when required.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing and Health
University of Dundee
Dundee07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
University of Dundee
Dundee10.2019
Skills
- Multitasking efficiency and excellent time keeping
- Palliative care understanding
- Health promotion advocacy and education
- Paediatric nursing experience within the children's immunisation team as a bank nurse
- Up-To-Date NMC registration
- Experience in long term condition management and pathology knowledge
- Patient health assessments
- Wound care expertise
- Sharps handling
- Rehabilitation care
- Initiative in emergencies
- Communication proficiency
- Decision making under pressure
- Health and Safety Compliance
Timeline
Community Staff Nurse
NHS Tayside
06.2023 - Current
Bank staff nurse
NHS Tayside
10.2021 - Current
Staff nurse
NHS Tayside
10.2019 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Nursing and Health
University of Dundee
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
University of Dundee