·        Bachelor of Science at Middlesex University: Nursing,2007; BSc Adult Nursing

·        Catheter insertion/removal familiarity- Greenwich University

·        Phlebotomy and Cannulation- Greenwich University

·        ECG interpretation and management- Kings College University

·        Mentoring / sign off mentor - Hertfordshire University

·        ECAS (Enhanced clinical assessment skills) - Greenwich University

·        Non-Medical prescribing (in process) - London South Bank University

I am a registered nurse with 18 years’ experience in clinical settings. I have been working within the cardiology specialty for majority of my career. I started my career, working in the coronary care unit, and then transferred to the cardiac catheterisation suite as a scrub/recovery nurse, where also at this time I managed the unit for 4 years.

I have had the opportunity to work in both a busy acute tertiary centre at King's College Hospital and also a general district hospital part of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust. The imagery of contrast is evident with one having a higher demand of more acute patients and the other managing with the support of neighbouring tertiary centres; but the goal or outcome remains the same, patient care is paramount to both centres.

Since 2019, I have been working as a band 7 clinical nurse specialist for Acute Coronary Syndrome and Rapid Access chest pain clinic. I support the multidisciplinary team by providing advice and a management care plan for the patient with acute coronary syndrome or suspected angina related chest pain symptoms.

I carry out a comprehensive history taking and physical assessments to aid investigations and recommend treatment options in managing the condition to GPs and other clinicians in keeping with NICE Guidelines, local policies and with the support and guidance of cardiology consultant.

Roles:

Clinical nurses pecialist for Rapid Access Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome,

12/2019 - present Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust - London, ENG

·        Review and assess both outpatients and inpatients for suspected cardiac related chest pain symptoms.

·        Make necessary referrals for investigations to rule out angina - in complex cases discuss with cardiology consultant.

·         Effectively liaise with tertiary centres for the referral for invasive procedures for the inpatients with acute coronary syndrome.

·        Provide education forward base care in the care for patients admitted into hospital and waiting for further cardiac investigations.

·        Counselled and educated patients about heart disease and giving adequate health style advise.

Cardiac Catheterisation suite Lead Nurse, 12/2012 to 11/2019 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - London, ENG

·        Manged unit and supported staff members in patient care activities whilst maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism

·        Effectively supervised junior members of staff in the department

·        Co-ordinate the daily run of the department; overseeing an average of 8-10 patients per shift; both elective and in-patients

·        Assist in interventional procedures such as angiograms, angioplasty and the insertion of permanent pacemakers / devices

·        Processed monthly reports for department performance

Cardiac Catheterisation suite, staff nurse/ scrub nurse 06/2010 - 12/2012 Kings College Hospital NHS Trust - London, ENG

Staff Nurse, Cardiology ward/ Coronary Care Unit 05/2009 - 06/2010 South London Healthcare NHS Trust - London ENG

Staff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit 02/2008- 05/2009 Chase Farm and Barnet general NHS Trust, - Hertfordshire, ENG

Staff Nurse, Emergency department AD HOC Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - London, ENG

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