Professional Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in acute medical and surgical care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and emergency response. Committed to delivering evidence-based nursing care and improving patient outcomes. Strong advocate for patient dignity and holistic care.
Professional Experience
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
2021-09-01 - Present
Provide nursing care for acutely unwell patients on busy 32-bed medical assessment unit.
- Manage care for 6-8 patients per shift including those requiring NIV and cardiac monitoring
- Trained as ward resuscitation lead and respond to emergency calls across unit
- Mentor student nurses and newly qualified staff on clinical placements
- Implemented new handover protocol reducing medication errors by 25%
Staff Nurse - Surgical Ward
Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
2019-10-01 - 2021-08-31
Provided pre and post-operative care for general surgical and colorectal patients.
- Delivered complex wound care and stoma management for post-operative patients
- Coordinated discharge planning with MDT reducing average length of stay
- Achieved competency in IV cannulation and venepuncture
- Supported patients through enhanced recovery pathways
Newly Qualified Nurse - Medical Ward
York District Hospital, York, UK
2019-01-01 - 2019-09-30
Preceptorship year developing core nursing competencies on elderly care medical ward.
- Completed structured preceptorship program with clinical mentor support
- Managed care for patients with complex needs including dementia and frailty
- Gained experience in end-of-life care and family support
- Completed mandatory training and achieved sign-off for all core competencies