Kim Horn

• I manage between 30 and 33 residents during the day shift, with 5-6 Care staff and 66 residents overnight, with 3-4 care staff.
• Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Delivered high-quality wound care management, minimising the risk of infection and promoting healing.
• Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
• Provided emotional support to patients facing complex diagnoses or treatment plans, helping them navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic health record systems while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Stayed current on the latest nursing research, guidelines, and best practices through regular professional development activities.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional development and ensuring high standards of care within the team.
• Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

• I managed approximately 25-30 residents on a 12-hour shift, with 4-6 staff members during the day and four staff members at night.
• Role previously detailed, all responsibilities as previous nursing positions held, working across various care settings in Scotland.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing appropriate nursing interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care plans and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly reviewing hand-off reports during shift changes.
• Provided specialised wound care for complex cases, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Delivered high-quality patient education on various health topics, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare management.
• Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
• Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.

• I managed 30 residents during the day with the assistance of three care staff. At night, depending on availability, I could care for up to 60 residents and have a team of five care staff.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Championed a positive work culture by recognising exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
• Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Boosted Staff performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
• Evaluated Staff assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
• Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.

• Playing a pivotal role in the care of 30 residents during both day and night shifts
• Collaborating with families and other healthcare professionals to update and implement service user care plans consistent with medical diagnoses and taking the changing needs and health concerns of residents into account
• Providing holistic and personalised care to services users, administering the correct medication, and filing all documentation accurately
• Cultivating productive working relationships with six team members and the multi-disciplinary team by keeping channels of communication open and transparent
• Maximising staff potential and contribution by completing employment reviews including constructive feedback on where to improve and completing training as and when required
• Adopting a calm and logical approach when dealing with any problems, reaching rapid and satisfactory resolutions for all concerned to maintain excellent service users and staff relations
• Undertaking extra responsibility by overseeing two other units ensuring teams of 15 staff have completed duties and assessing if service users need any further nursing assistance
• Proactively participating during team briefings when discussing issues of the unit and service users
• Welcoming new admissions and building a robust relationship with the family, addressing any concerns

• Similar to role and responsibilities above working across various care settings within the Lothian area
• Motivating and supervising a care team to perform to their potential always
• Providing specific and general care tailored towards the requirements of each service user
• Administering and documenting all prescribed medication
• Representing the company by consistently promoting the company image of having a professional attitude and calming approach

• Similar to role and responsibilities above for a care home

• Providing continuous and effective patient care while promoting the highest standards of clinical nursing

• Prioritised time spent with each patient to ensure their well-being was of the highest standard, helping them retain their dignity while offering comfort and empathy to patients in need of emotional support
• Responsible for the daily welfare of 20 patients including making beds, personal care and serving meals, making sure the patient’s dietary requirements were fulfilled
• Meticulously filled out all documentation such as care rounding, fluid balance charts, food charts and activity records for monitoring patient’s behavioural activities
• Took a stock count, ordered stock when needed and delivered bloods and specimens to laboratories

Cleaned the offices of a 60-office building with four floors and six restrooms. Our nightly routine involved cleaning the restrooms, mopping the floors, vacuuming, and dusting the entire building, including cleaning the Windows and doors until they shone

• Similar to role and responsibilities above in a care home with 34 service users with dementia and Parkinson’s as well as those in need of palliative care

• Previously worked as an Operator for TNT Document Services (2008-2010); ICT Technician for Wordwel Computers, Zimbabwe (2007-2008); Software & Hardware Consultant for Precise Payrolls, Zimbabwe (2007); Salary Clerk / Administrator / PA for Standard Telephones & Cable Successors, Zimbabwe (2006-2007); Telesales Agent for Strategic Business Solutions Ltd, Edinburgh (2005-2006) and as a Computer Technician / Software Consultant for Compsouft 2000 in Zimbabwe (1999-2005).

• Similar to role and responsibilities above

• Cared for two stroke patients, one with dementia, by assisting with daily functions
• Administered Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES) to aid the recovery of muscle functionality
• Stepped up as Manager for a month, coordinating carers for patients, carrying out home visits, organising times sheets, banking and taking on office duties