Amanda Sousa
Alcochete
Summary
I have been working in District Nursing for the past 8 years and I have developed my knowledge and skills greatly and effectively in the delivering of nursing care and in supporting fellow colleagues, students and new staff. I can effectively manage different caseloads, prioritize patients/needs and deliver nursing with a patient centered approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nurse Advocate
Whittington Health NHS Trust
06.2024 - Current
- Support the workforce by facilitating other nurses to lead and deliver quality improvement initiatives in response to service demands and changing patient requirements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements in nursing practice.
- Streamlined nursing procedures for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
Practice Educator
Whittington Health
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing interdisciplinary units, fostering connections between subject areas for students.
- Developed targeted lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Professional Development Nurse
Whittington Health
07.2022 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Deputy Team Manager
Whittington Health
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall team performance, resulting in higher quality output and increased client satisfaction.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering collaboration.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges faced by the team during project execution.
- Collaborated effectively with Team Leader to set realistic goals for the department while considering individual strengths and weaknesses of each team member.
Registered Nurse
Whittington Health
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Haven Bay Care Centre, Kinsale
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Professional Nurse Advocate - Nursing Education
Middlesex University
06-2024
Practice Educator Module - Nursing Education
Middlesex University
06.2023
Mentorship Module - Nursing Education
Middlesex University
06.2019
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Universidade Da Madeira
07-2014
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Escola Superior De Enfermagem De Lisboa
01.2012
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Public health awareness
- Team Coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Career Development
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized support
- Feedback delivery
Websites
Languages
Português
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Inglês
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Espanhol
Elementary (A2)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Professional Nurse Advocate
Whittington Health NHS Trust
06.2024 - Current
Practice Educator
Whittington Health
07.2023 - Current
Professional Development Nurse
Whittington Health
07.2022 - Current
Deputy Team Manager
Whittington Health
11.2017 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Whittington Health
10.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Haven Bay Care Centre, Kinsale
01.2015 - 09.2015
Practice Educator Module - Nursing Education
Middlesex University
Mentorship Module - Nursing Education
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Universidade Da Madeira
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Escola Superior De Enfermagem De Lisboa
Professional Nurse Advocate - Nursing Education
Middlesex University
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