Experience

CONTINENTAL TRAVELNURSE LIMITED

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  DERMATOLOGICAL SURGICAL & LASER UNIT, which specialises in removal of skin lesions such as BCC's, SCC's - MOHS & Slow MOHS, biopsies etc, In House reconstructions under local anaesthesia, post procedural wound care and outpatient clinics. Assisting Dermatological Doctors with procedures in the theatre setting, Hyfrecating, setting up procedure trays, packaging of used instruments to send for for cleaning & sterilising to CSSD, record keeping of procedures, maintaining, cleaning and restocking of 3 theatres, 3 clinic rooms and 2 laser rooms, as per protocol. Care of patients pre & post procedure, discharge information and follow-up.

• Registered Nurse

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  ENDOSCOPY SUITE RECOVERY. Contracted Assignment. Care of patients post sedation, which included both out patients and inpatients, who have undergone COLONOSCOPY, SYGMOIDOSCOPY, CYSTOSCOPY & GASTROSCOPY. Giving of post procedure results as per protocol, liaising with Specilaised Teams for optimal continual care. Discharges as per protocol. Pre-procedural telephone assistance for queries etc and filing of post procedural records.



United Kingdom

• Registered Nurse

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  I am currently working in Dermatological Surgery & Laser Unit as a Registered Nurse. This includes assisting in procedures which is predominantly MOHS, biopsies & woundcare. I am currently working in Dermatological Surgery & Laser Unit as a Registered Nurse. This includes assisting in procedures which is predominantly MOHS, biopsies & woundcare.



Care Staff Nursing Services

• Registered Nurse

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  AGENCY NURSE for general wards and speciality areas eg. surgical, medical, renal, cardiac etc. andMENTORING Care Staff Nurses in the Hospital Setting. AGENCY NURSE for general wards and speciality areas eg. surgical, medical, renal, cardiac etc. andMENTORING Care Staff Nurses in the Hospital Setting.



Blooms GP Practice,

• Practise Nurse

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

  GP Practise Nurse: Assisting GP's with minor procedures and procedure setups. E.g. Excisions of moles etc, suturing minor wounds. Minor Emergencies. E.g. Wounds, minor injuries & burns, chest pains etc. Adult & Paediatric Immunizations, Cleaning & Autoclaving of surgical instruments, specimen collections, vital signs, neurological observations, ECG's, Spirometer readings, Paediatric weights & measurement, Computerized Documentation etc GP Practise Nurse: Assisting GP's with minor procedures and procedure setups. E.g. Excisions of moles etc, suturing minor wounds. Minor Emergencies. E.g. Wounds, minor injuries & burns, chest pains etc. Adult & Paediatric Immunizations, Cleaning & Autoclaving of surgical instruments, specimen collections, vital signs, neurological observations, ECG's, Spirometer readings, Paediatric weights & measurement, Computerized Documentation etc



CONTINENTAL TRAVELNURSE LIMITED

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2014

  London Evelina Children's Hospital, DAY CARE UNIT. Contracted Assignment, specializing in MINOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES, SEDATIONS, SPECIALISED DRUG INFUSIONS, BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, SPECIALISED ENDOCRINE TESTING. Specialities included: Cardiac, Renal, Endocrine, Rheumatology, Sickle Cell Disease, Neurodisabilites, ABR's. ORIENTATING and SUPPORTING new Graduate Nurses and MENTORING Student Nurses. PATIENT CARE and IN CHARGE of Shift as required.PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM. Contracted Assignment in a SPECIALISED ROLE (Band 7 level), working closely with Consultants & Multidisciplinary Teams in a Clinic setting for an optimal outcome in both pre & post operative phases. Major role in PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT, Comprehensive documentention paramount, as majority of children had complex needs. Liaising with Community Nursing Teams and Community Services etc. Administrative & Clerical Skills. Set up a Communication Children's Information & Resourse File and Special School Information Directory.



CONTINENTAL TRAVELNURSE LIMITED

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • May 2011 - Jun 2011

  Contracted 8 week assignment. Organizing and maintaining 6 Clinic Rooms and 1 Treatment Room.(4-5 chairs for ambulatory patients.) Specialising in LUPUS & RHEUMATOLGY. Administrating non cytotoxic IV medications. Venepuncture and Cannulation, vital signs, weight & Urinalysis. Ensuring revelant blood samples sent to correct Laboratories. Simple dressings. Ordering & restocking, included ordering of medications used for treatments. Treatment Diary Bookings, Liaising with Consultants & Specialist Nurses re: treatment & results. Liaising with Research Nurse re: patients involved with research projects. Emergency Phone Calls, Liaising with Pharmacists, Administrative Staff, Accomodation Team re: Bookings for out of area patients, and Emergency Hospitals Transfers etc. liaising with GP Practises etc.

• Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  St Thomas Hospital. Contracted Assignment in TRAUMA ORTHOPAEDICS 11 weeks and ONCOLOGY 5 weeks. Predominately in Patient Care. Liaising with Medical Teams, Allied Health Professionals and Community Teams etc. Supporting New Graduate Nurses and MENTORING Student Nurses.

• Registered Nurse

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  The Royal Sussex & County Hospital. DISCHARGE LOUNGE. Contracted Assignments. 12 chair and 2 bed unit. Ensuring safe discharge for surgical and medical patients going home or discharge to other medical facilities eg. Hospital Transfers, Rehabilitation Facilities and Nursing Homes. "IN CHARGE" of Shift as required. Included liaising with Wards, Pharmacists for discharge medications, Wound Care Team re: appropriate dressings. Ensuring Package of Care in place and contacting appropriate Community Teams and District Nurses re: same. Ensuring Coagulation Clinic Appointments have been made. Ensuring transfer letters, physiotherapy aids and dietary supplements are accounted for. CO-ORDINATING Care Assistants and Porters for efficient patient transfers to unit. Organizing and Co-ordinating Ambulance Crews contracted with the unit. ORIENTATING and TEACHING new Staff. Administrative and Computer Skills etc.

• Registered Nurse

  • Oct 2009 - May 2010

  PJohn Radcliffe Hospital. 58 Bed SURGICAL ADMISSION UNIT with TRIAGE for Upper & Lower GI & Facial Maxilliary. Contracted Assignment. "CO-ORDINATOR", MANAGING SHIFT, and PATIENT CARE. Liaising with Surgical & Medical Teams, Allied Health Professionals, Discharge Navigator & Community Services, supporting ward nurses & new graduate nurses, teaching & mentoring undergraduate nurses, Venepuncture & Cannulation, Vacuum Assisted Therapy for complex wounds.

• Registered Nurse

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2009

  As Below



CONTINENTAL TRAVELNURSE LIMITED

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

  Contracted Assignments for PRIVATE PATIENT UNITS at both Guys and St Thomas Campuses. Nuffield House Private Hospital, Guys Campus. Major Speciality in Cardiac Surgery, Minor Specialites included, Cosmetic Procedures, Orthopaedics, ENT & General Surgical. Howard Ward Private Suite, St Thomas Campus. Cardiac Investigative Procedures, Opthamology & minor General Surgical. Due to bed unavailability in the NHS Wards, many patients admitted for Isolation Precautions with complex medical and social concerns from specialist units, eg. Lupus, Dermatology & Dermatological Cancers, Oncology, Surgical & Medical Investigative Procedures.Both sites included PATIENT CARE & IN CHARGE & MANAGING SHIFT, liaising with Consultants & Specialist Teams, liaising with Allied Health Professionals, Discharge Team, & Community Services. Liaising with Site Managers with NHS Patient admissions & transfers, whilst adhering to Criteria for Admission to the Suite. Venepuncture & Cannulation, supporting new graduate nurses & TEACHING undergraduate nurses.



Sydney Adventist Hospital

• Hospital & Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

  33 Bed Surgical Unit, Specialising in Major & Minor Urology, ENT, Breast Care, Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery. IN CHARGE of SHIFT, TEAM LEADING & PATIENT CARE. Co-ordinating & Managing Shift. Liaising with Consultants, RMO's, Allied Health Professionals, supporting ward nurses, graduate nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses & enrolled nurses. TEACHING undergraduate nurses in the ward environment. 33 Bed Surgical Unit, Specialising in Major & Minor Urology, ENT, Breast Care, Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery. IN CHARGE of SHIFT, TEAM LEADING & PATIENT CARE. Co-ordinating & Managing Shift. Liaising with Consultants, RMO's, Allied Health Professionals, supporting ward nurses, graduate nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses & enrolled nurses. TEACHING undergraduate nurses in the ward environment.



Ross Hall Private Hospital

• Registered Nurse

  • Nov 2005 - Aug 2006

  SHORT STAY SUITE, Specialising in Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Gynaecology, Minor Surgical in Opthamology, Minor ENT, Orthopaedics and Vascular Surgical. TEAM LEADER. Co-ordinating and managing shift. Patient Care, TEACHING & MENTORING ward staff and student nurses. Liaising with Consultants and Allied Health Professionals. SHORT STAY SUITE, Specialising in Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Gynaecology, Minor Surgical in Opthamology, Minor ENT, Orthopaedics and Vascular Surgical. TEAM LEADER. Co-ordinating and managing shift. Patient Care, TEACHING & MENTORING ward staff and student nurses. Liaising with Consultants and Allied Health Professionals.



Sydney Adventist Hospital

• Hospital & Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

  Graduate Nursing Program. Rotated on Oncology, Urology, Cosmetic Surgery, ENT, Opthalmology, Cardiac Surgical Ward. Graduate Nursing Program. Rotated on Oncology, Urology, Cosmetic Surgery, ENT, Opthalmology, Cardiac Surgical Ward.