ALICIA READMAN

• 2IC/Acting Charge Nurse when required
• Initiates and guides quality improvement activities and changes in the practice setting
• Acts as a resource, supports and guides colleagues in complex situations
• Manages care of the complex patient
• Demonstrates leadership within the PACU
• Uses critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Facilitates escalation of patient care

• Established the implementation of the Escalated Care Pathway between ACC and primary health care services for knee arthroscopies and lower back procedures.
• Liason between community groups, physiotherapists, osteopaths, GP's, orthopaedic surgeons and ACC
• Worked in collaboration with Indici Patient Portal developers to build patient pathway information system
• Responsible for compiling cohort reports and deliver this information to ACC

• Managing the day-to-day operations within the practice, including planning and organising work schedules.
• Inventory control and reporting, invoicing, management of ACC reporting and payments
• Ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, including data protection, patient rights and health and safety measures.
• Implementing and maintaining quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and practice efficiency.
• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff members within the practice.
• Improving office efficiency by implementing new administrative systems and procedures.
• Handling patient complaints and improving patient services based on feedback.

• PACU UNIT, DAY STAY, HDU, ICU AND ENDOSCOPY

• IMPLEMENTATION OF PRE-ASSESSMENT CLINIC

• PACU/DAY STAY
• Streamlined workflow processes by delegating tasks effectively among team members according to their skills and expertise.
• Enhanced overall unit performance by participating in process improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes for patients in the PACU setting.
• Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth among nursing staff members.
• Identified potential areas for improvement and implemented evidence-based changes to enhance patient care while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contributed to a positive team dynamic through active participation in meetings, educational sessions, and collaborative problem solving
• Collaborated with surgeons and anaesthetists for seamless patient handovers during preoperative and postoperative stages.

POSITIONS WITHIN THIS ROLE

• Assessor of Level 4 and Expert nursing portfolios for PDRP
• Implementation of the South Ward - 23 hour suite
• PACU/Day Stay RN

• Plastics, orthopaedics, cardiac specialities
• 40 direct reports
• Optimising staffing levels by balancing nurse-patient ratios according to acuity software Trendcare
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care tailored to individual patients needs.
• Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Provided emotional support for patients'' families as needed during challenging times such as end-of-life care or complex medical decision-making processes.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives resulting in increased efficiency of nursing processes.
• Enhanced overall department performance by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and recognising achievements of team members.
• Participated in continuing education programs, applying new knowledge to improve nursing skills and enhance overall team performance.
• Improved team communication and collaboration through regular staff meetings and open discussions.

• As per CCN role above
• 25 direct reports

• Day Procedures Unit
• Temporary position to assist in streamlining processes/systems across two MercyAscot sites.

• PACU

• Ward 5 B – Colorectal