YVETTE COUZENS
EX15 2SD,Devon
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse with almost 20 years experience in a number of different clinical environments. I have excellent communication, multitasking and organisational skills. I work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillful in handling challenging patients and families. I have been a nurse manager for the last 6 years leading a team of nurses to deliver school based vaccinations. Developing training and competencies to ensure staff have felt equipped and supported to fulfill their role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Immunisation Nurse
HCRG changing to Kernow Health on the 1.8.23
Exeter, Devon
12.2013 - Current
- Lead a team of nurses in the safe delivery of all school based vaccinations, including delivering the Covid vaccination.
- Build and maintain excellent communication with schools, parents, students and wider stakeholders.
- Line manager band 5 nurses, undertaking regular clinical supervision and appraisals. Ensure that all nurses are compliant and up to date with all training.
- Promote vaccine programmes ensuring that no child is disadvantaged. Making every contact count.
- Undertake audits and reporting as required.
Community Nurse
North Devon District Hospital
Exeter, Devon
05.2006 - 11.2013
- Manage own case load. Delivering excellent nursing care to patients in their own home. Liaise with GP and other multi-agencies as required
- Assess patients and complete detailed care plans. Order equipment to be delivered to patients homes. ie profiling beds, pressure relieving mattresses.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with both patients and their families. Especially when caring for those who are terminally ill.
- Undertake responsibility of student nurses and as a sign off mentor ensure that all where safe to join the register. Liaise with student and university if any concerns arose.
Staff Nurse Band 5 Coronary Care Unit
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
02.2004 - 05.2006
- Assessed patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration and initiating immediate emergency care. Maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
- Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes..
- Performed high-quality specialist nursing care for a 7-bedded unit. Assisting in placement of permanent and temporary pacing systems. Caring to patients whilst an aortic balloon pump is in situ. Maintaining patient safety post MI and angioplasty
- Performed high-quality patient care for a 7-bed establishment, covering 2-3 patients per shift.
- Reviewed patient discharges, implementing improvements to ensure all interventions completed prior to discharge.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing Adult
01.2001 - 01.2004
Higher National Diploma - Childcare Care and Development (Nursery Nurse)
09.1996 - 07.1998
O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, History, French, Geography
09.1979 - 07.1984
Skills
Precise assessment and documentation Care Planning writing and evaluation Venipuncture and cannulation Catheterisation (male and female) ECG and analysis Medication management Staff management and support Mental Health First Aid in the Work Place IT proficient Excellent communication skills and time management Conflict resolution Information Governance Deprivation of Liberty and mental capacity Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis Immunisation Training Mentorship Child Protection Health and Safety in the workplace (management)
Timeline
Senior Immunisation Nurse - HCRG changing to Kernow Health on the 1.8.23
12.2013 - Current
Community Nurse - North Devon District Hospital
05.2006 - 11.2013
Staff Nurse Band 5 Coronary Care Unit - Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
02.2004 - 05.2006
Plymouth University - Diploma of Higher Education, Nursing Adult
01.2001 - 01.2004
East Devon College - Higher National Diploma, Childcare Care and Development (Nursery Nurse)
09.1996 - 07.1998
Salesian School, Chertsey - O Levels , English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, History, French, Geography
09.1979 - 07.1984
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