KAREN RILEY

Experience

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  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Ensured the smooth running of the Department. Preparation of scanning rooms and stock maintenance. • Patient positioning on the MRI Scanner.• Drawing up of contrast agents and saline solutions for administration to certain patients in accordance with Trust protocol.• Reception duties.• Collected patient from wards and ensured Clinical Imaging Consent form was completed accurately including ensuring safety precautions had been followed in relation to the MRI machine. Supporting Radiographers within the General X-Ray and CT modalities.Supporting up to 60 patients per shift (12hr shifts).

  • Medical Imaging Assistant

    Apr 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Clinical Imaging Assistant - General X-Ray and CT

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
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  University of Plymouth

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2013

  Student Nurse

  • Completed 25 months of various clinical placements over a 3 year period including Oncology, Surgical and Medical wards, Theatres and Recovery, Minor injuries and Eldercare Rehabilitation of Achievement:• Supervision skills. Assisted and prepared equipment for Bone Marrow Biopsies and Hickmann Line Removals. ECG recording. Drug administration. Observation of the administration of cytotoxic drugs. Administration of NG feed. Responsible for the care of 11 patients under the supervision of a Mentor.• Admissions. Discharge planning. Theatre Preparation. Pain management. Administration of sub cutaneous injections. Care plans. Elimination needs. Manual handling education.• Holistic care. Female catheter insertion. Tissue Viability. Management of patients from admission through to discharge. Infection Control. Recognition, monitoring and assessment of acutely ill patients. Medication management. Pressure Care.• Aseptic technique. Clinical waste control. Circulating nurse duties. Scrubbing in. Pre and postoperative care. Airway management. Pain control. Post op patients management. Receive, assess and deliver care. Anaesthaetic recovery. • Tissue viability. Dressing changes. Nursing needs assessments. Palliative care. Continence care. Diabetes care.• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Plaster care/application. Nurse led care. Increased knowledge of emergency care. Dressing skills. Paediatric pain control. Medication management. Show less

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  CORNWALL FOUNDATION NHS TRUST

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

  Registered Nurse/Student Health Visitor

  • Completed post-graduate study in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Child Health)• Demonstrated leadership and management skills as a Designated Duty Child and Family Health Nurse• Provided evidence-based care in line with the Department of Health through the Healthy Child Programme• Acted as an advocate for children through Child Protection meetings and processes• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures• Utilised effective communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals• Conducted health assessments for children and provided appropriate interventions and referrals as needed• Promoted health education and disease prevention strategies to families and communities• Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments and interventions• Facilitated and co-ordinated Team Around the Child meetings with child safety and parents• Facilitated monthly child protection supervision and consultation meeting with allocated GP’s within a GP practice• Spent time shadowing within the Multi Agency Referral Unit (Child Protection Unit)• Attendance and contribution to Child Protection Case Conference Show less

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  Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

  Health Visitor

  • Developed and implemented the Child and Family Health Nurse Pathway for supporting Children with Complex Health Needs and Disabilities• Created a toolkit with links for parent and professional information (condition-specific) to be used by Child and Family Health Nurses• Facilitated condition-specific speakers to educate Child and Family Health Nurses on the needs of children• Identified training needs for different skill sets and implemented training into practice for RNs, Child and Family Health Nurses, and Nursery Nurses• Received recognition from the Breastfeeding Specialist Midwife and Safeguarding Lead for the local trust• Promoted government initiatives to tackle child poverty and social exclusion • Consolidated Health Visitor training in a highly safeguarded area• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for children with complex health needs • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented pathways and training to ensure optimal service delivery Show less

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  Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Deliver a contemporary, evidence-based model of care that is universal, selected, targeted, and indicatedBuild strong working relationships with Child Safety Officers and Child Health professionalsMentor Registered Nurses and Student Nurses to enhance their professional developmentPrevent families from entering the child safety system through proactive intervention and supportReceived recognition for Clinical Professionalism through an awardProvide comprehensive assessments of child and family needs to inform service deliveryCollaborate with families to develop and implement care plans that meet their unique needsEnsure that all interventions are guided by the best available evidence and informed by best practice guidelinesSupport families to access a range of community resources and services to enhance their wellbeingBuild a strong rapport with families to ensure they feel supported and valued throughout their journey Show less • Modified the unit's AO processes manual• Updated the GCHHS LOL module in Child Protection• Organised in-service educational opportunities for the unit and visiting registrars• Initiated morning ward rounding to support clinical staff with child protection concerns• Completed developmental reviews for children when reviewed for child protection concerns• Developed a procedure for improved communication with Maternity staff for Unborn Child High-Risk Alerts• Increased attendance for child protection education through continuous advertising• Represented the unit in the Cross Border Information Sharing meeting with NSW Health/Child Safety• Provided guidance to clinical staff regarding child protection matters• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement child protection initiatives• Created a guideline on Temporary Child Protection Orders for the Paediatric Unit Show less

  • Clinical Nurse child health

    Mar 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Clinical Nurse Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2023
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  Dcyjma

  Jun 2023 - now

  Specialist services clinician (nurse)