Trudy Seale
Newark,NJ
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.Possess excellent listening and communication skills; ability to be calm and work under pressure in a variety of high-stress clinical situations. Patient-oriented Nurse with over 15 plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.
Offering solid foundation in patient care and team collaboration, eager to learn and grow within healthcare setting. Brings strong understanding of medical terminology and patient management practices. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and leadership in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse/Wound care
Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehab
06.2024 - Current
- Medication administration and Immunizations
- Skin assessments, wound care and specimen collection
- Admissions, discharges and Transfers
- Referrals to various in house and outpatient services
- Monitoring and documentation of vital signs including weights, blood glucose, intakes and outputs
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Nursing Assistant
Radcliff Veterans Center/ Health Advocates Network
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living bathing feeding ostomy care
- Performs vitals signs including pulse ox, height and weight
- Vital sign monitoring
- Observes infection control protocols
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare North Hardin
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintenance with personal hygiene and activities of daily living
- Providing dietary support and care
- Reporting and documenting client status
- Providing emotional support to clients and their families
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
Patient care Coordinator
Urgent Care Walk in Medical
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Covid19 Testing of all members of the public except children under age3
- Coordinated with the Health Care Provider with urgent care cases
- Room preparation for ECG monitoring
- Monitoring of vital signs and reporting any deviations to the HCP/ Medical Assistant
- Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Acted as a knowledgeable resource for patients seeking information about community resources and support services available to them in their healthcare journey.
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, placing orders when necessary to prevent shortages or delays in patient care provision.
- Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
After School Counselor
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitate communication between parents and Supervisor
- Engage/mentored children to develop gross motor skills though play activities
- Engage /mentor children to develop fine motor skills though science or creative projects
- Supervised children with homework individually or in small groups
- Organized fun and educational activities to enhance students'' creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Lead Practice Nurse
Rowans Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Lead Infection control Nurse
- Daily vaccine fridge audit and Monthly emergency drug audit
- Vaccination and clinical stock ordering and rotation
- Management of Clients with long term conditions ie Hypertension, Heart Disease and Diabetes
- Management of wounds and complex ulcers
- Health Promotion and teaching especially yearly review of long-term condition care plans
- Referrals for Diabetes eye screening and Diabetes education for newly diagnosed Diabetics
- Providing Travel and Childhood vaccinations
- Providing Antenatal and postnatal care
- Ear irrigation
- Management of well man and well woman checks and providing contraceptive advice
- Cervical smear sampling
Senior Practice Nurse
Tynemouth road medical Practice
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisting patients to manage their INRs in the Anticoagulation Clinic
- Management of clients with long term conditions - Heart disease Diabetes, Hypertension through yearly reviews
- Management of wounds and chronic ulcers
- Providing and Promotion of healthy lifestyles to the local community ie Smoking Cessation, health checks and Phlebotomy
- Providing travel vaccinations and childhood immunisations
- Providing Antenatal and Postnatal care
- Promotion of sexual health and screening
- Promoted continuity of care with thorough documentation of medical histories, vital signs, observations, interventions, and results.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and examinations, resulting in accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff Midwife
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Examination of new-born infants in the community and hospital
- Promotion of breastfeeding and providing assistance with parenting skills
- Assisted in over [Number] successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Supervision and mentoring of nursing or midwifery students, medical and auxiliary staff
- Carrying out maternal immunisations as needed in clinics as well as the community
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation of clients as needed
- Discharge planning of clients to including perineal and wound care
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Promoted evidence-based practice by staying current on research trends in midwifery and incorporating findings into daily work.
- Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations, fostering the next generation of skilled practitioners in the field of midwifery.
- Assisted physicians in performing emergency procedures when necessary to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care.
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Facilitated group education sessions on topics such as childbirth preparation, nutrition during pregnancy, and newborn care essentials.
Staff Nurse Acute Gynaecology Unit
St George’s Healthcare
12.2001 - 09.2005
- Responsible for the clerking of patients and their admission to the ward as necessary
- Venepuncture and Cannulation of patients as their diagnosis or treatment requires
- Follow up swab results and informing patients as per unit guidelines
- Assessment and monitoring of patients for the Day Surgery Unit
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
Education
MSc - Health and Medical Education
University Of Hertfordshire
Hatfield St Albans, London07-2023
Atrial Fibrillation Management And Stroke Prevent
University of Birmingham
Egdbaston Birmingham England01-2017
Diploma - Hypertension Management in Primary Care,
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston Birmingham England01-2016
Anticoagulation Management
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston Birmingham England01-2015
Post-Degree Certificate - Diabetes Management
London South Bank University
London03-2014
Examination of the New-born
University of Greenwicjh
London09-2010
Healthcare Practice Sexual Health
Kingston University
London01-2008
Diploma - Health Care Practice (Sexual Health)
Kingston University
St Georges Campus London01.2008
Diploma/Certificate - General Nursing
Barbados Community College
St Michael Barbados04-1990
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity coordination
- Parent communication
- Behavior management techniques
Training
- Comprehensive online wound care course (Nov2024 in progress)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS AHA (Nov2024)
- Nursing documentation and wound stages (July2024)
- Patient lifts/Manual Handling (Aug2024)
- Shared Glucometer cleaning Protocols (Aug2024)
- BLS adult child infant (American Heart Association) (2023)
- Certified Nursing Assistant course (Exodus Training) (2022)
- First Aid/CPR training (Red Cross/YMCA) (2021)
- Kaplan NCLEX RN study days (2024)
- Child abuse training online (NYSNA2020)
- Infection Control course training online (NYSNA2020)
- General Practice Nurses Leadership and Management (2020)
- Mandatory training for Nurses and Midwives HSG (2020)
- Childhood Immunisation Update (2020)
- Influenza and Shingles Immunization update (2020)
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council London (Jul1997-2024)
- Royal College of Nursing (2004 - Present)
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Wound care
Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehab
06.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Radcliff Veterans Center/ Health Advocates Network
06.2023 - 02.2024
Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare North Hardin
07.2022 - 03.2023
After School Counselor
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient care Coordinator
Urgent Care Walk in Medical
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Practice Nurse
Rowans Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Practice Nurse
Tynemouth road medical Practice
01.2012 - 01.2017
Staff Midwife
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust
01.2007 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse Acute Gynaecology Unit
St George’s Healthcare
12.2001 - 09.2005
MSc - Health and Medical Education
University Of Hertfordshire
Atrial Fibrillation Management And Stroke Prevent
University of Birmingham
Diploma - Hypertension Management in Primary Care,
University of Birmingham
Anticoagulation Management
University of Birmingham
Post-Degree Certificate - Diabetes Management
London South Bank University
Examination of the New-born
University of Greenwicjh
Healthcare Practice Sexual Health
Kingston University
Diploma - Health Care Practice (Sexual Health)
Kingston University
Diploma/Certificate - General Nursing
Barbados Community College
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