Victoria Binks
Nr Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
Hardworking Advanced Clinical Practitioner, dedicated to ensuring positive patient outcomes through diligent clinical care. Consistently developing skills, knowledge and competencies in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of acute and long-term conditions for optimised individual person centred care provisions. Offering more than twenty years of practical skills, knowledge and competencies in both emergency and primary care. Experienced in providing quality care to all patients, prioritising positive outcomes through compassionate clinical assessment, care and treatment. Expertly manages pain and symptoms with safe and optimum treatment regimens. Cares about patients and goes beyond minimums to meet individual needs. Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units. Hard working Individual with exceptional communication and team work. Dedicated to exceptional individual person centred care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Healds Road Surgery
Dewsbury, Kirklees
02.2019 - Current
- Prescribed and reviewed medication plans in line with current evidence-based practice for optimised patient outcomes.
- Requested additional diagnostic investigations as required, interpreting results to develop improved treatment programmes.
- Assessed patient conditions within 12 minutes through consultation, swiftly creating and implementing individual care management plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with a range of acute and non-acute medical conditions from infections or injury to exacerbations or long term conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with a range of acute and non-acute medical conditions from diabetes, Hypertension to COPD/Asthma.
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic conditions such as asthma/COPD and diabetes, implementing effective care plans for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Carried out thorough clinical assessments to effectively triage and treat patients with any medical or injury needs.
- Expertly managed caseloads of all patients within the surgery.
- Ensured all care was delivered in line with NSF and NICE guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Performed annual reviews of patients' medications, ability to self-manage and review to ensure cohesive care.
- Interpreted a range of diagnostic tests and clinical procedures from bloods to imaging with meticulous attention to detail.
- Coordinated planning and delivery of individual patient care, communicating treatment and medication plans clearly to patients and carers.
- Managed patient referrals within multi-disciplinary practice teams and secondary care organisations for improved patient results.
- Collated and stored data for patient records in System one with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures with patients suspected to have a chronic disease such as diabetes and Asthma/COPD.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest Health care developments to provide best patient care.
- Participated in health education programmes and education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest developments to provide best patient care.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Applied person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold surgery reputation.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Followed modern Health care standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to ensure safe, appropriate patient care.
Paramedic
Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2001 - Current
- Applied Advanced Cardiac Life Support knowledge to drive survival rates.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
- Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Referred and discharged patients in hospital settings.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilise patients in field or during transit.
- Coached newly qualified paramedics and students on critical care.
- Operated emergency vehicles to safely transport patients.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Reduced Emergency Department admissions by promoting local care pathways.
- Prevented infection with rigorous hygiene and wound care procedures.
- Provided rescue and emergency medical assistance for fire victims.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to verify proper operation.
- Acquired informed consent before administering treatments or interventions.
- Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital operations.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 02.2019 - 04.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Minor Injuries
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 01.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Science
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 04.2013 - 02.2015
Higher National Diploma - Health and Social Care
Thomas Danby College
Leeds 09.1995 - 09.1996
GCSEs - English
The Morley Academy
LeedsGCSEs - Maths
The Morley Academy
LeedsGCSEs - Science
The Morley Academy
LeedsSkills
- Patient treatments
- Interdepartmental referrals
- Clinical excellence
- Clinical decision-making
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Acute condition management
- Critical judgement
- Caseload management
- Patient diagnosis
- Patient health assessments
- Medical recordkeeping
- Referral management
- Patient risk assessments
- Pre-hospital care
- Intubation
- Patient management
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- High-pressure decision management
- Triaging
- Medical history collection
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response
- Data entry
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Healds Road Surgery
02.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
University of Huddersfield
02.2019 - 04.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Minor Injuries
Teesside University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Science
Sheffield Hallam University
04.2013 - 02.2015
Paramedic
Yorkshire Ambulance Service
04.2001 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Health and Social Care
Thomas Danby College
09.1995 - 09.1996
GCSEs - English
The Morley Academy
GCSEs - Maths
The Morley Academy
GCSEs - Science
The Morley Academy
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