Maria Resende
Nurse
Buxton,Derbyshire
Summary
Experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional care. Skilled in compassionate communication, meticulous monitoring, and record-keeping. Consistently providing first-class patient care to promote optimum recovery. Trained in optimum care, safety standards, and documentation requirements. Confident in delivering treatments and conducting assessments to enhance patient well-being and encourage recovery. Collaborative and effective in working with colleagues and outside departments for coordinated and safe care. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in high-tempo environments while maintaining clinical judgment. Committed to staying updated with nursing requirements and supporting new nurses in achieving targets. Detail-oriented approach for making critical decisions, meeting deadlines, and conducting team reviews. Expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving to drive company growth and improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Band 5
NHSP
07.2023 - Current
- As a versatile and experienced Bank Nurse working across all wards of the hospital, I bring a diverse skill set and unwavering dedication to providing top-quality patient care in every clinical setting
- With a proven history of delivering compassionate care, administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, I am well-equipped to meet the unique needs of patients across various departments.
- My strong communication abilities, empathy, and capacity to remain composed in demanding situations enable me to establish meaningful connections with patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals
- I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and embracing new challenges with enthusiasm
- By upholding the highest standards of professionalism and patient safety, I ensure that all care provided aligns with hospital protocols and NHS guidelines.
- I am deeply committed to continuous learning and professional growth, regularly updating my expertise to deliver the utmost standard of care to those under my charge
- Known for my reliability and willingness to support colleagues, I am always prepared to step in and assist in any ward to ensure the seamless provision of exceptional healthcare services.
- In essence, as a Bank Nurse serving every ward in the hospital, I am devoted to making a positive impact on patient outcomes and contributing to the overall success of the hospital's healthcare delivery.
Staff Nurse Band 5
Derbyshire Community Health Services
Buxton
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported charge nurse to deliver care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Utilised practiced skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort, or error.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Safely and responsibly administered prescribed patient medication, monitoring effects, and changing doses accordingly.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Maintained detailed medical records and documentation with accurate, up-to-date patient information.
- Used holistic approach to patient care, demonstrating practical clinical understanding for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patients' health by performing pulse and temperature checks.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Provided clinical supervision to junior nurses, supporting learning and development in line with personal targets.
- Coordinated clinical activities as required, enabling smooth-running, efficient patient care services.
- Managed lifecycle elements of patient care programs, from initial assessment through continued evaluation to appropriate discharge.
- Monitored patients closely, identifying signs of deterioration and acting quickly and appropriately to resolve.
- Worked in line with trust policies and procedures for optimal clinical care and compliance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of clinical research, developments, and advancements to aid growth in patient care provisions.
- Supported continued department development, adding helpful improvement ideas to maximise clinical care provisions.
- Ensured Continued Professional Development (CPD) through strategic learning and education programs, offering best-possible patient care.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Staff Nurse
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height, and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Formulated care plans with meticulous attention, helping to increase quality of documentation.
- Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient health, behavioral and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening, and compassion.
- Promptly reported low stock levels of healthcare equipment and materials.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying, and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Communicated between hospital departments to improve patient care continuity.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Provided 24-hour care by periodically monitoring and recording patient status, highlighting concerns to nursing staff.
- Remained up to date on latest treatments, care improvements and regulations to facilitate continued patient satisfaction and wellbeing.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
- Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.
- Contributed to case management processes on general ward, assisting with charting and patient intake.
- Readied treatment rooms and patient beds to reduce backlogs and support timely interventions.
- Supported care teams with comprehensive care delivery by following up on laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging results.
- Monitored supply usage and reported low-stock items to proactively replenish inventory.
- Enhanced patient outcomes, educating on disease prevention and wellness measures to reduce symptoms.
Health Care Assistant
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Experience working with all MDTs, based on patients' needs and according to prescribed care plans, local/clinical policies, and good practice guidelines.
- Experienced care worker, trained and competent in a varied set of clinical skills such as manual handling, safeguarding, infection control, vulnerable adults, basic life support, CPR, Phlebotomy, ECGs
- Great experience and insight on managing long term conditions from university placements, and by research methods for completion of
- Provided 24-hour care by periodically monitoring and recording patient status, highlighting concerns to nursing staff.
- Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while always maintaining respect and dignity
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering the best possible person-centered care.
- Helped patients with personal care tasks including meal assistance, toileting, and mobility support.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support.
- Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.
Education
MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation - undefined
University of Chester
BN (Hons), Adult - undefined
University of Chester
Access to Higher Education - undefined
Distance Learning Centre
Mathematics and English Language - undefined
Macclesfield College
Skills
Excellent bedside manner
Wound and dressings management
Patient care plans
Phlebotomy
IV therapy
Monitoring observations
Patient examinations
Clinical report writing
Medication administration and management
Patient health monitoring and escalation
Patient relationship building
Patient behavior management
Patient rehabilitation assistance and mobility support
Clinical supervision
Holistic care
Critical care
Clinical coordination
Clinical quality control
Patient care management
Risk management
Excellent time management
Superior nursing knowledge
Accurate record-keeping
Compassionate care
References
- Yvonne Hulland, yvonne.hulland@nhs.net, Senior Sister, Ward 306 Royal Derby Hospital, 01332 786251
- Kate Casey, katecasey@nhs.net, Ward Manager, Fenton ward, Cavendish Hospital, 01298212851
Languages
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Staff Nurse Band 5
NHSP
07.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse Band 5
Derbyshire Community Health Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse
Royal Derby Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Health Care Assistant
East Cheshire NHS Trust
04.2017 - 08.2022
MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation - undefined
University of Chester
BN (Hons), Adult - undefined
University of Chester
Access to Higher Education - undefined
Distance Learning Centre
Mathematics and English Language - undefined
Macclesfield College