Victoria Madden
Sheffield
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Professional with expertise in palliative care, diabetes management, and intravenous drug administration, achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective wound care and syringe driver setup. Delivered high-quality care by leading teams with resilience under pressure and exceptional communication skills while managing caseload delegation and care coordination. Committed to advancing clinical leadership abilities and prioritising quality care to uphold service standards.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Community Staff Nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
2019.07 - Current
- Conducted regular patient visits to deliver quality home care and support. daily to offer trusted care in home setting.
- Prioritised dignity and compassion to provide highly regarded end-of-life care.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any abnormal changes promptly.
- Administered medication to manage patients' symptoms.
- Managed wound care duties, resulting in faster recovery times for patients.
- Assisted with PEG-related issues according to care plans.
- Set up syringe driver for precise symptom management in palliative patient care. for symptom control in palliative care.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Maintained urethral and suprapubic catheter care to standards.
- Conduct long-term condition reviews, focusing on complication identification and monitoring.
- Improve patient support by applying knowledge of diabetes, heart failure, and end-of-life care.
- Established rapport with patients and families to foster open communication and trust.
- Delegated responsibilities to facilitate efficiency and maintain first-class patient care.
- Mentored placement students and staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
- Scheduled appointments with other healthcare specialists.
- Provided life-saving support to patients in emergency situations.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Maintained knowledge of latest nursing trends to enhance nursing practice.
Staff nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
2005.09 - 2019.07
- Provided stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies promptly.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergencies to protect patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect abnormalities early, facilitating prompt interventions.
- Administered oral topical and IV medications to relieve patient symptoms.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented clinical observations for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to shape personalised patient treatment plans daily.
- Developed comprehensive care plans to support individual well-being over time.
- Coordinated patient care with multi-disciplinary medical teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Facilitated discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home for patients.
- Maintained ward hygiene standards to promote a clean recovery environment.
- Assessed nursing students and new nurses, then taught techniques to improve care.
- Stayed current with nursing developments to deliver best-practice patient care.
- Served as nurse-in-charge during night shifts, overseeing patient care and staff coordination. every night shift, coordinating patient needs and care priorities.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Mentorship Programme - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2010.11 - 2011.06
Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies - Nursing
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2002.09 - 2005.09
A-Levels - AVCE Health & Social Care
Chesterfield College
Chesterfield 2000.09 - 2002.09
Skills
- Palliative care understanding
- Diabetes management
- IV drug administration
- Wound care expertise
- Syringe driver setup
- Caseload management
- Care management
- Communication skills
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team Leadership
Affiliations
- Football and Netball- competitive team sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Staff Nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2019.07 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Mentorship Programme - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
2010.11 - 2011.06
Staff nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2005.09 - 2019.07
Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies - Nursing
University of Sheffield
2002.09 - 2005.09
A-Levels - AVCE Health & Social Care
Chesterfield College
2000.09 - 2002.09