Dedicated nursing professional with 26 years of diverse experience in acute care, surgical theatres, medical nursing, ICU, and coronary care units, complemented by a role as a nursing educator. Expertise in managing geriatric patients with complex medical conditions fosters a compassionate approach to care, ensuring patience and kindness in every interaction. Recognized for a cheerful demeanor and a strong commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. A reliable team player who consistently earns the trust of colleagues and supervisors through hard work and integrity, demonstrating steadfast dedication to delivering high-quality patient care.
Delivered compassionate nursing care to patients experiencing acute delirium; proficient in conducting timely assessments to identify delirium symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions to manage and stabilise patients promptly, ensuring safety and comfort.
Collaborated with family members to support delirious patients by employing calming strategies such as providing fiddle blankets, implementing music therapy, and using diversion techniques, promoting patient comfort and reducing agitation in a person-centred manner.
Provided proactive nursing care to prevent falls and pressure injuries by conducting regular risk assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring safe mobility and skin integrity for elderly residents.
Competently performed post-fall assessments and implemented appropriate escalation protocols to ensure timely medical review and prevention of further incidents, prioritising resident safety and care quality.
Strictly adhered to manual handling protocols while providing care to elderly patients to ensure personal workplace safety and prevent patient injuries during mobility and transfers.
Acting as Pressure Injury Champion, leading prevention initiatives, staff education, and wound management protocol to reduce prevalence and improve resident outcomes.
• Serving as Manual Handling Coordinator, overseeing compliance with safe handling practices, staff training, and injury prevention strategies to promote a safe work environment.
Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessments and treatments.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, effectively liaising with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams; proficient in electronic health records and clinical documentation systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.