Jill Blessed

Experience

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  PRIME MEDICAL CONSULTANTS LTD

  Dec 2013 - Nov 2018

  Staff Registered Nurse and midwife

  Provide medications and injections as prescribed.Drug administration and immunisations (per oral, IV, subcutaneous)Nasogastric tube feeding.Care of Pressure areas in unconscious and immobile patients.Antenatal and Postnatal care and management of the different stages of labour.Aseptic wound care and dressing.Nursing care of Preterm babies with the use of equipment like CPAP, monitor, suction machine, incubator, resuscitaire, nasogastric tube feeding, oxygen administration etcCleaning, sterilisation and proper storage of equipment / instruments.Apply basic life support skills where necessary.Vital signs observationAseptic wound care.Use of equipment like ECG, Suction machine, administration of Oxygen, AED, Humidifier, Nebulizer, Chest tube, Pulse Oximeter etc Show less

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  FHI 360

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Public health intern
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  KNL ENGINEERING

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Occupational Health Nurse

  Monitoring the health, well-being, and safety of the employees of my employer(KNL), both in the field and office environment. This may include performing periodic physical assessments to determine the overall health and physical ability of workers, providing emergency first aid to workers who are injured on the job, assessment of vital signs, fitness to work examination, basically, all nursing duties to ensure employer and employees stay safe in their working environments. I also establish and adhere to the safety and health standards that conform with the regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Assured compliance with all standards of practice, company policies, medical directives and regulations.I also carry out occupational health coaching and design health promotion programs to encourage employees to live healthier lives. I monitor employee sick leave and periodically check-up on ill or injured employees to determine their condition and estimate when they can return to work. Additionally, I also act as a liaison between my company’s (KNL) employees and our retainership doctors/ hospitals, where necessary Show less

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  Excelcare Holdings

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  Registered Nurse

  Providing Nursing care and support to residents. Administration of medication when due. Assessment of Vital signs.Wound dressings.Blood sugar monitoring.Nutritional assessment.Pressure sore management.Management of residents with ailments like dementia, diabetes, heart diseases etcAssisting with mobility and self-care challenges. Environmental assessment to ensure their safety. Encouraging mild exercises and social activities. Health education and counseling. Prompt documentation of medical incidents, treatment plan, vital signs and progress in their charts. Liase with the Gp and family. Act as an advocate to the residents. Specialist referrals. Safeguarding vulnerable residents.Nursing care planning. Show less

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  NHS Trust

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Registered Nurse
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  Xyla (formerly CHS Healthcare)

  May 2022 - Aug 2024

  Continuing healthcare Nurse Assessor

  Ensure that the health care needs of clients referred for continuing health care (CHC) eligibility are identified and met in accordance with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC).Collate and undertake comprehensive and co-ordinated assessments for decision making for NHS funded care with clients, carers and colleagues within health and social care and care plan and commission services to meet the needs of eligible clients.Carrying out Checklist assessment and periodic reviews of clients in a professional manner, ensuring appropriate and clear description of clients.Assist in maintaining a database for all patients assessed for continuing healthcare / funded nursing care and ensure proper quality assurance systems are in place.Develop strong working relationships with partner agencies including Nursing homes, local authorities and the Independent Sector.Providing information about continuing healthcare to clients and families, ensuring informed consent.Work with the continuing care team, ensuring that the reviews are carried out in a timely manner including any formal reviews that may need to be referred to the Continuing Care Manager. Show less