Victoria Hodgson
Registered Nurse (Adult)
Carlisle,Cumbria
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to primarily medical patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Skilled at maximising patient comfort and safety inline with regional and national guidelines. Well-organised and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Driven and hardworking bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospital at Night Nurse Practitioner
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
Carlisle
09.2020 - Current
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Staff Nurse (Oncology/Haematology)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
Carlisle
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Home Support Worker
Mears
Carlisle
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
CPD Module - Consultation And Physical Examination Skills
University of Cumbria
Carlisle 01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Cumbria
Carlisle 09.2014 - 07.2017
Diploma - Health And Social Care
Carlisle College
Carlisle 09.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma - Social Studies Education
Carlisle College
Carlisle 09.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma - Human Biology
Carlisle College
Carlisle 09.2013 - 05.2014
GCSE - Mathematics
Cockermouth School
Cockermouth 09.2001 - 07.2006
GCSE - English Language And Literature
Cockermouth School
Cockermouth 09.2014 - 07.2017
GCSE - Combined Science
Cockermouth School
Cockermouth 09.2014 - 07.2017
Skills
Venepuncture and Cannulation
Verification of expected death
Male/female catheterisation
Central Venous Access Devices
Enteral feeding tubes
Timeline
CPD Module - Consultation And Physical Examination Skills
University of Cumbria
01.2021 - 05.2021
Hospital at Night Nurse Practitioner
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
09.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse (Oncology/Haematology)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
08.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Cumbria
09.2014 - 07.2017
GCSE - English Language And Literature
Cockermouth School
09.2014 - 07.2017
GCSE - Combined Science
Cockermouth School
09.2014 - 07.2017
Diploma - Health And Social Care
Carlisle College
09.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma - Social Studies Education
Carlisle College
09.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma - Human Biology
Carlisle College
09.2013 - 05.2014
Home Support Worker
Mears
01.2011 - 07.2014
GCSE - Mathematics
Cockermouth School
09.2001 - 07.2006