Ruth Desmond

- Deliver compassionate person centered care.

-Assess patients and determine the urgency of their condition and prioritize care based on the severity of their condition.

- Assist with procedures, perform treatments and provide care to stabilize patients and alleviate their symptoms

- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure best outcomes for patients.

-Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plan, medications, and follow-up care to promote understanding and adherence to medical recommendations.

• Worked casual shifts as a critical care nurse in various health boards throughout Scotland.

• Delivered lectures, seminars, and workshops to nursing students on various nursing topics and modules.
• Developed and updated course materials, including lesson plans and assessments.
• Provided guidance and pastoral support to students, including academic advising and mentoring.
• Conducted clinical supervision and guide students in practical nursing skills in a healthcare setting.
• Assessed student performance through exams, assignments, and clinical evaluations.
• Collaborated with other faculty members to enhance the nursing curriculum and ensure program quality.
• Stayed current with advancements in nursing education and healthcare practices.
• Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development activities.
• Maintained professional relationships with healthcare institutions and clinical partners for student placements and experiential learning opportunities.

• Monitored and assess critically ill patients with complex needs, including those on life support equipment to detect any changes in their conditions.
• Responded effectively to emergency situations and provide immediate care to stabilize patients critical condition.
• Monitored and interpret patient vital signs, laboratory results and diagnostic tests to evaluate the patients response to treatment.
• Documented patient assessments, interventions and response to treatment accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administered medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by medical staff to stabilize and improve their condition.
• Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding patients condition, treatment plan and prognosis.