MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical): ARU (2022)

Nursing Degree: Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto (2014)

Nursing Neurosciences: King's College University (2016)

Management of Stroke and Rehabilitation: Buck’s University (2019)

Manchester Triage (Telephone Assessment): MTS UK (2023)

NMC Registered Nurse

RCN Member

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I am an experienced nurse with over 11 years of registration and a master’s degree in advanced clinical Practice (ACP), working in this role for the past three years. I have specialised clinical management of stroke, neurosurgery, and frailty. I can analyse complex medical data, establish differential diagnoses, and evaluate clinical outcomes against national standards and protocols. Experienced in teaching and assessing at the postgraduate level (Anglia Ruskin University), ensuring a high standard of communication and evidence-based reporting.

My Specialist Skills include:

Clinical Analysis & Diagnosis: Expertise in performing physical examinations and establishing differential/definitive diagnoses in acute and community settings.

Standards of Care & Auditing: Proven track record in monitoring clinical standards and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures within the NHS.

Specialised Clinical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in Stroke pathway management, Neurovascular Neurosurgery, and Frailty/Geriatric medicine.

Non-Medical Prescribing: Competent in the independent prescription and review of medication.

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Professional Experience:

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Frailty Acute Medicine) Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds |June 2024 – Present

Independently reviews elderly/geriatric patients, establishing definitive treatment plans and managing virtual wards via telemedicine.

Contributes to national frailty education and research into Polypharmacy.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Early Intervention Team) Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds |Dec 2023 – June 2024

Worked within an urgent response team focused on admission prevention, utilising advanced physical examination skills where investigations were limited.

Associate Lecturer / Module Leader Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) | Jan 2020 – Present

Developed and lead the "Management of Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation" module (Level 6/7).

Responsible for grading assignments and delivering complex clinical content to healthcare professionals.

Senior Sister / Ward Manager (Acute Stroke Unit - R2) CUH Addenbrooke's Hospital | Sept 2021 – Dec 2024

Managed a team of 30 staff, ensuring adherence to national stroke protocols and service improvement through rigorous auditing.

Clinical Specialist Nurse (Neurovascular Neurosurgery) CUH Addenbrooke's Hospital | May 2020 – Sept 2021

Provided autonomous consultative advice across the Trust for neurosurgical conditions.

Expertise in the analysis and interpretation of cerebral imaging and endovascular treatment outcomes.