Kirsty Foster

* Experience in Medical director and pracsoft

* IV cannulation and pathology

* Iron Infusions

* Care plans

*Wound care

* Injections (IM and subcut injections)

* Stock ordering

* Fridge checks

* Immunisation certified

* Observation monitoring

• Treated, dressed and bandaged patient wounds while following UK guidelines
• Provided advice on lifestyle issues and supporting patients in changing unhealthy behaviours by developing health plans
• Attended regular health care training to stay updated on emergency first aid and treatment methods
• Took samples from patients for labelling, shipping and examination in laboratories by professionals
• Carried out basic health checks, including checking pulses, temperatures and blood pressures when diagnosing patient conditions
• Followed public health England regulations and conversed with patients when administering vaccination, making patients feel at ease
• Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action
• Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families
• Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error
• Diabetes care - Foot examinations, ACR, reviewed blood results, lifestyle changes interventions
• Cervical smear samples
• Coil removals
• Sexual health assessments
• Learning disability assessments
• Hypertension reviews
• Phlebotomy
• Childhood immunisations
• Administering travel vaccinations, mental health injections, B12 injections and hormone injections
• Wound care
• Diabetes care
• Diabetes foot examination
• All injections (eg B12, Depo)
• Pill checks.

• Treated, dressed and bandaged patient wounds while following UK guidelines
• Provided advice on lifestyle issues and supporting patients in changing unhealthy behaviours by developing health plans
• Attended regular health care training to stay updated on emergency first aid and treatment methods
• Took samples from patients for labelling, shipping and examination in laboratories by professionals
• Carried out basic health checks, including checking pulses, temperatures and blood pressures when diagnosing patient conditions
• Followed public health England regulations and conversed with patients when administering vaccination, making patients feel at ease
• Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action
• Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families
• Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error
• Diabetes care - Foot examinations, ACR, reviewed blood results, lifestyle changes interventions
• Cervical smear samples
• Coil removals
• Sexual health assessments
• Learning disability assessments
• Hypertension reviews
• Phlebotomy
• Childhood immunisations
• Administering travel vaccinations, mental health injections, B12 injections and hormone injections
• Wound care
• Diabetes care
• Diabetes foot examination
• All injections (eg B12, Depo)
• Pill checks.

• Conducted immunisation clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
• Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Wound care
• Childhood immunisations
• Hypertension reviews
• Cervical screening samples
• Injections
• Contraception
• Stock checks and ordering

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.

• Contraception administration
• Cytology
• Childhood vaccinations
• Phlebotomy
• Travel vaccinations
• Nurse admin- Open Exeter for cytology and childhood vaccinations
• EMIS competent
• NHS Health checks
• Ordering stock
• Working independently but also working as a team
• Learning disability health checks
• Blood pressure, weight and height checks
• Hypertension reviews
• Coil removals and checks
• High Vaginal swabs and education
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure
• Cytology
• Childhood vaccinations
• Wound care
• Medication reviews
• Suture/Clip Removal
• ECG
• Currently finishing GPN BCU course
• Awaiting date to start Diabetes Diploma
• B12 administration
• Ordering stock
• Pill checks for contraception
• Administering depo provera
• Open Exeter
• Nurse admin
• Carefully scripted timed broadcast pieces to effectively coordinate with pre-recorded news segments
• Pre op admissions
• Post op discharges
• Monitoring observationl vital signs
• Administering IV drugs
• Post op care
• Assisting surgeon and theatre staff for obstetric theatres (Elective and emergency surgery
• Administered palliative care drugs (syringe drivers)
• Morning and evening insulin administration to patients
• Woundcare (pressure sores and leg ulcers)
• Carried caseload attached to gp surgeries
• Multidisciplinary working
• Catheter care
• Care plan documentation
• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration for housebound patients
• Worked along side health visitors for 6 months as fixed term contract.

• Used EMIS Health to record patient information, enabling continuity of care between medical practitioners
• Changed urinary catheter drainage bags regularly, maintaining patient dignity and comfort
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure and wound dressing (post op)
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.