Diploma in Adult Nursing

Level 6: Management of the Patient in the Recovery Setting

Level 6: Management of the Patient in the Anaesthetic Setting

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Cardiac Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Paediatric Life Support (PLS)

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

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Professional Summary

A dedicated and experienced Registered Adult Nurse with over 20 years of clinical practice across NHS and private healthcare sectors. Specialist in prison nursing, theatre nursing (anaesthetic and recovery), and general adult care.

Demonstrates advanced clinical competence, a strong commitment to patient safety, and an in-depth understanding of complex healthcare environments.

Currently working as an emergency and urgent care nurse within the NHS.

Expert Witness Experience

Experienced in the preparation of expert reports relating to standards of care and alleged breaches of duty in clinical and custodial healthcare settings.

Has undertaken screening and full reports for breaches of duty.

Attendance at a Coroner’s inquests and experience of giving oral evidence under cross-examination.

Reports are prepared in compliance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35, providing clear, evidence-based opinions on the standard of care expected of nursing professionals in relevant settings.

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Core Clinical Skills

·        Administration of IV and oral medications (including controlled drugs)

·        Blood transfusion

·        Cannulation and venepuncture

·        Emergency care and resuscitation

·        Wound care (post-surgical, traumatic, infected)

·        VTE prevention and management

·        ECG monitoring and interpretation

·        Risk assessment and implementation

·        Triage of patients

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Certifications:

·        Advanced Life Support (ALS)

·        Cardiac Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

·        Paediatric Life Support (PLS)

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Professional Experience

Urgent and Emergency Care Nurse – NHS position, July 2025 - present

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Spire Manchester Hospital – Theatre Nurse, Anaesthetics & Recovery, October 2021 – June 2025

Caring for adult and paediatric patients, including those requiring HDU/ICU-level care

Regular member of the hospital’s emergency first response team

Designated VTE Link Nurse

Mentorship and supervision of students and junior staff

Management of complex postoperative complications

Oaklands Hospital, Manchester – Theatre Nurse, September 2018 – October 2021

Supported a wide range of procedures, including orthopaedics, general surgery, and plastics

Regular participant in hospital-wide emergency response protocols

Day Surgery Nurse– February 2018 – September 2018

Pre-operative assessments, post-operative recovery, and nurse-led discharge

Planned escalation to ward admission where required.

HM Prison Service, Registered Nurse – February 2010 – February 2018 [continues to maintain nursing practice within the prison service]

Delivered primary and urgent care within custodial settings

Managed detoxification, mental health triage, and chronic disease care

Delivered complex wound care, including traumatic and infected wounds

Developed asthma education and management clinic

Led implementation of the Naloxone programme

Bupa, Manchester – Health Coach, Jan 2009 – Jan 2010

Manchester NHS Professionals — Registered Nurse, 2005 –2010

Christie Hospital, Manchester —Registered Nurse, 2005 – 2007                

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