Claire Primrose
Sorrento ,WA
Summary
I am a warm, patient and compassionate nurse with over ten years of experience in acute cardiac care in the UK. I am a highly effective, dedicated and a hard working team player. I have proven to be calm and level headed during times of extreme pressure. I possess excellent listening skills and the ability to establish a quick rapport with my patients.
I am excited to bring skills and expertise from my previous roles and I am ready for the upskill opportunity in the next nursing position of my career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Day Unit - Staff Nurse
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2022
- Admission and immediate assessment of patients for varied cardiac day procedures including cardiac catheterisation, electrical physiological studies and permanent pacemaker implantation
- On-going assessment and observation following cardiac procedure until fit for discharge or transfer to hospital ward
- Cardiac catheterisation lab nurse responsibilities - including secondary operator scrub nurse and floor running duties
- Professional collaboration with medical staff, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administration of medication via oral, intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsible for one-to-one care of a level 3 patient within a 10 bedded unit with support of senior members of nursing team and members of multi-disciplinary team.
- Referrals are made to ICU from both medical and surgical remits.
- Care of families and good communication is essential to this role as patients are critically
unwell and unconscious.
Cardiac Care Staff Nurse
Royal Berkshire Hospital
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Immediate assessment and care of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome via direct ambulance admission and emergency department.
- ECG recording and rhythm recognition
- On-going assessment of patients following emergency and non emergency cardiac procedures including regular recording of patients observations and their arterial puncture site.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Administration of medications via different routes
- Counselling following acute coronary event
- Senior member of team with co-ordination responsibilities ensuring well run, safe shift
- Delivery of high quality care throughout patients journey from admission to discharge
Education
Diploma - Cardio-Respiratory Critical Care
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of The West of Scotland
Paisley, Scotland02.2011
Higher Level A - English And Psychology
Trinity High School
Renfrew, Scotland08.2005
Intermediate 2 - Level A - Mathematics And Administration
Trinity High School
Renfrew, Scotland08.2004
Skills
- Vital sign and patient assessment skills with quick implantation of therapy for deteriorating patient
- Venepuncture and Cannulation competencies
- Recognition of cardiac rhythms and ECG monitoring
- Clear and concise documentation of care implemented
- Infection Control compliance
- Medication Administration
- Intermediate life support
- Non-invasive ventilation skills - CPAP and BIPAP
- Patient Medical Histories
- Management and prioritization of care needs of multiple patients
- Support of junior members of nursing staff / students
- Cohesive working with multi-disciplinary team
Timeline
Cardiac Day Unit - Staff Nurse
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2015
Cardiac Care Staff Nurse
Royal Berkshire Hospital
04.2011 - 07.2015
Diploma - Cardio-Respiratory Critical Care
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of The West of Scotland
Higher Level A - English And Psychology
Trinity High School
Intermediate 2 - Level A - Mathematics And Administration
Trinity High School
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