Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with proven experience in providing direct patient care and enhancing patient outcomes. Implemented a successful patient education program, increasing patient understanding of post-discharge care instructions. Skilled in developing individualized care plans. Conducts thorough health assessments and designs effective treatment plans that resulted in a 25% improvement in overall patient outcomes. Strong ability to deliver high-quality care and support to patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nurse
Brookfield Christian Care Home
09.2022 - Current
Managing a team of nurses and healthcare professionals, delegating tasks and ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Developing and implementing evidence-based nursing protocols and procedures to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Providing expert clinical guidance and support to junior staff members, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Maintaining and providing good verbal and written communication skills to promote healthy lifestyle with patients, families, and staff members.
Providing professional clinical nursing to all residents based on their care plan.
Raising concerns of safe guarding and any form of abuse.
Ensuring the right medication is properly drawn up in correct dose and administered at the right time through the right route to the patient.
Raising concerns of safeguarding and any form of abuse.
Conducting regular assessments of patient care standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
Clinical Staff Nurse
Oxford University Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2022
Providing direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs.
Ward Coordination.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients, leading to a 15% decrease in readmission rates.
Management of patients following a stroke and work closely with family and carers.
Supporting specialist team to provide support and reviews for people with multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's.
Providing emotional support to patients and relatives.
Health Care Assistant
Manor Hospital (Nuffield)
05.2010 - 09.2014
Provided direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, including assistance with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of clients.
Monitored and documented client progress and behavior, identifying any changes or concerns and communicating effectively with supervisors and healthcare professionals.
Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities to promote socialization, independence, and skill development among clients, fostering a positive and nurturing environment.
Support Worker
OPC (Oxford Private Care)
09.2006 - 05.2010
Supported children with autism in a respite home, create activities for them in a very safe environment
Raising concerns and safeguarding the children from any form of abuse
Supporting unit Managers or team leaders in routine and /or emergency functions
Report to person in charge relevant issues such as changes/deterioration in resident's condition, abuse/harm, accidents as well as any other untold incidents of any nature
Supporting elderly people who have dementia, sensory and physical disabilities in a residential setting
Ensuring that clients are supported in a way that maximises their independence
Act as an advocate on behalf of clients
Support them in other to regain their self-esteem and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
Skills
Critical Thinking
Compassion
Leadership
Problem Solving and Time Management
Attention to detail and Team work
Clinical skills and Adaptability
Professionalism
interpersonal communication
Computer Literacy
Integrity
Effective Communication
Supportinginformation
Studied nursing whilst working in Manor Hospital as HCA. My manager encouraged me at the time after seeing my capability and passion and I enrolled at Brookes in 2016 I have developed my skills and knowledge, also l has learnt new ways of thinking and reasoning. I learnt to work cooperatively with all the teams to provide a comfortable experience to patients. I started my career at Oxford college 09/2014. Neurosciences has offered me a lot of opportunities to learn, to develop, to improve and to build up my career. I have been undertaking study days like, Preceptorship course, Tracheostomy championing and other study days within the clinical field of practice. I consider myself as a positive person with a good sense of humour and friendly attitude. I am a good team player, and love to promote teamwork. I am a very active person. My hobbies include cooking, reading and driving. I have excellent team working skills with the ability to work using my own critical thinking. Ever since I have been working as RN, I have been developing leadership skills and learnt to value the importance of it. I listen effectively to people, communicate effectively and continuously demonstrate good interpersonal skills. I demonstrate patience; understanding and professionalism dealing with patients challenging behaviour and conditions, sometimes can be unpredictable. At times I face emotional demands from patients and relatives as they are anxious and worried, I take time to show them empathy and support. I develop good relationships with patients and colleagues;
Roles And Responsibilities
Prioritising patients first as priority.
Assessing and planning nursing care for the patient. Most of the patients have complex needs and long-term conditions or maybe very acutely unwell. These include patients with head injuries, sleep disorders, tracheostomies, and airway problems and at times need suctioning
Lead in care delivery and management of patients.
Practicing and acting according to the trust policy and NMC Guidelines (2018) Standard of care.
Providing pre- and post -operative care and organised workloads.
Monitoring and administering specific prescribed oral and intravenous infusions.
Using a syringe pumps and infusion devices appropriately
Looking after patients with PEG feeds, urethral and suprapubic catheters and monitoring intake and output.
Providing emotional support to patients and relatives
Checking and recording vital signs ie blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen levels and weight.
Measurement and monitoring urine samples on EPR and reporting any concerns
Referring patients to specialist nurse when is necessary and alerting Drs of any observed concerns.
Maintaining and providing good verbal and written communication skills to promote healthy lifestyle among my patients through health promotion reviews. I use my verbal communication skills to communicate both with team members, most especially my patients.
Listening to patients and providing reassurance
Working holistically and cooperatively with all the teams to provide effective multidisciplinary care.
Discharge planning.
Ward coordination under supervision of the Senior Nurse
Managing staff to ensure safe delivery of care.
Promoting environments which emphasise on person-centred care, dignity, equality, respect and diversity.
Being a role model to junior staff members and students.
I'm also an infection control link nurse in our ward.
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