Vicki Spall
Redcar,Redcar and Cleveland
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 17+ years of experience working in a range of different roles, delivering exceptional care to patients with a Learning disability and/or Autism diagnosis. Knowledgeable about health facilitation and the barriers to patients with a Learning disability and/or Autism diagnosis, accessing acute services for medical interventions. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety whilst ensuring protocols and procedures are followed. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Facilitation Nurse
Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS trust
Middlesbrough
10.2022 - Current
- To enhance the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability by improving their experience in primary care, and facilitating reasonable adjustments when required.
- To act as lead professional, as appropriate.
- Takes steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that all patients, including those who lack mental capacity, remain at the centre of decision-making, and are fully safeguarded.
- Provided high-quality patient care by conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support, reassurance, education, and easy-to-read information.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through MDT and community working, to arrange relevant professional involvement.
- Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
- 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.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for a caseload of patients.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
Staff Nurse
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust
Middlesbrough
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported children with complex health needs, profound learning disabilities and Autism diagnosis, within a respite service.
- Completing training and collecting evidence to complete medication administration charts.
- Medication checks to complete Patient-only drugs process on admission, and on discharge.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Management of epilepsy protocols, monitoring, and administration of PRN medication during activity.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Health care assistant
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust
Middlesbrough
05.2008 - 12.2017
- Supported children with complex health needs, profound learning disabilities, and Autism diagnosis within a respite service.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort, and well-being.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth admission and discharge from the service.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst service users within the respite setting, to foster a sense of community spirit among them.
- Handled challenging behaviour from service users with a diagnosis of a learning disability and/or Autism effectively within the standards and protocols of the trust.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Learning disability Nursing
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough 01.2018 - 01.2021
Skills
- Health promotion education
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Clinical judgement
- Safeguarding procedures knowledge
- Health promotion strategies
- Ability to work autonomously
- Caseload delegation
- Nursing team briefings
Accomplishments
Recognition of the valued support given in current role, nominations of awards across the trust and Health watch.
Fantastic feedback continuously received for the ongoing work and support we offer to stakeholders and primary care services.
Affiliations
- Enjoy arts and crafts, social activities and prioritising my family.
Timeline
Health Facilitation Nurse
Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS trust
10.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust
01.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Learning disability Nursing
University of Teesside
01.2018 - 01.2021
Health care assistant
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust
05.2008 - 12.2017
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