- Dog walking
- Surfing
- Pole fitness / dancing
- Walking
- Swimming
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Gardening
Jane Folkes
Gaydon, Warwick,Warwickshire
Summary
With a proven track record at Royal Papworth Hospital, I excel in emergency response and effective communication, enhancing patient and service outcomes and operational efficiency. My leadership was in developing nursing practices and mentoring teams. This showcases my decision-making and team leadership skills, significantly improving healthcare delivery and patient care.
Since retiring i have taken on roles in areas that i love. Within the kitchen and front of house services of the Malt Shovel Pub i was able to utilise all my skills of communication, tact and professionalism when dealing with the public remaining professional in an often busy and stressful environment.
The cattery was multi faceted ensuring the smooth running, maintaining standard, communicating with the owners and meeting the cats needs.
I am a hardworking dedicated team player who wants to offer her best to a work environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Cattery Manager
Kingston Cattery
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Ensured effective communication with owner of the cats at time of booking plus during and post the cats stay
Kitchen Assistant
The Malt Shovel Pub
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Provided backup support to other staff members during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Developed strong communication skills by coordinating effectively with front-of-house staff during busy shifts.
- Ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
Volunteer
Gaydon Village Store
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Maintained stocks within the store
- Ordered refill of stock as appropriate
- Stock takes
- Cashing up
- Strong interpersonal skills with members of public
- Cleaning and checking of expiry dates
Senior Nurse
Royal Papworth Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Introduced electronic discharge summaries and new process of Nurse revalidation
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills development, fostering a positive learning environment to support professional growth.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among team members according to their skill sets ensuring efficient workflow.
- On call overnight for the hospital. Demonstrated adaptability under pressure by effectively managing emergency situations and making critical decisions.
- Investigated complaints and participated in disciplinary processes
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led educational workshops for staff members on topics such as Revalidation and therapeutic communication
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Royal Papworth Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2015
- Worked as an autonomous practitioner reviewing and managing patients with Chronic Respiratory diseases alongside the multi disciplinary team.
- Training and development of nurses within Papworth but also within Primary and Secondary care to utilise advanced clinical assessment skills in chest and cardiac examination as well as consultation skills.
- Developed and introduced a number of policies, procedures and clinical skills documentation.
- As a Senior Nurse I have been asked to worked in ‘troubled areas’ supporting, leading and developing nurses and their services to meet the needs of the patient.
- To improve nursing documentation I co-ordinated and introduced standardised nursing documentation across the site.
- I have undertaken research and audit in my specialist areas but also looked at communication within the consultation between the patient and the Doctor or Nurse.
- I have a wealth of experience presenting and writing in my specialist areas of Advanced Practice, Non Medical Prescribing, Clinical Examination, Consultation Skills, Nurse led clinics and Bronchiectasis management
Nurse
Papworth Hospital
04.1987 - 04.2001
- After qualifying i moved to Papworth Hospital as a genral nurse and with ongoing education i worked in a variety of areas: surgical wards, intensive care, co-ordinated transplant operations; outpatients and whilst training as a nurse practitioner i was able to work alongside a General Practitioner
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Education
Master of Science - Advancing Healthcare Practice
Kings College
London07-2006
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies And Nurse Practitioner Diploma
Royal College of Nursing
London01-1998
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Eastbourne Hospital
Eastbourne02-1987
Skills
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Shift scheduling
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
Interests
Timeline
Cattery Manager
Kingston Cattery
07.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen Assistant
The Malt Shovel Pub
10.2021 - 09.2023
Volunteer
Gaydon Village Store
01.2016 - 10.2021
Senior Nurse
Royal Papworth Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Royal Papworth Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2015
Nurse
Papworth Hospital
04.1987 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Advancing Healthcare Practice
Kings College
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies And Nurse Practitioner Diploma
Royal College of Nursing
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Eastbourne Hospital
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