Summary
I am currently working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and prescriber in a remote healthcare practice. My role includes providing general and emergency healthcare provision for people of all ages.
In addition to my nursing role I am active in First Aid and Healthcare training and support.
I have worked in pre hospital care in the UK, across Africa, Asia and the Middle East including advising the UAE health services and police on emergency and ambulance care
Training and advice on all aspects of First Aid for both adults and children.
Emergency Care provision in hospital and remote areas including at sea and in the wilderness
Training in emergency and trauma care
Advice on first aid requirements and equipment
In addition to my nursing role I am active in First Aid and Healthcare training and support.
I have worked in pre hospital care in the UK, across Africa, Asia and the Middle East including advising the UAE health services and police on emergency and ambulance care
Expertise
Training and advice on all aspects of First Aid for both adults and children.
Emergency Care provision in hospital and remote areas including at sea and in the wilderness
Training in emergency and trauma care
Advice on first aid requirements and equipment
Experience
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UK Government Employee
Clinical Services Manager
2009 - CurrentProviding primary and emergency healthcare to patients. leading remote nursing teams. organising training provision. Delivering training in emergency care -
Frontier Medical Services
Remote Site Medic
100+ Employees 2006 - 2008Various locations as a single or team medic / nurse in remote locations. this included offshore, dessert and jungle. providing medical and emergency care to remotely located teams -
NHS
Emergency Nurse
100+ Employees 1998 - 2009Working as an Emergency Nurse in a large inner city emergency department providing medical and trauma care -
Abu Dhabi Government Health Authority
Advisor - Emergency, pre hospital resuscitation care
100+ Employees 2008 - 2009Working with government hospitals and the police to improve ambulance provision and training, emergency care procedures & access, and developing resuscitation procedures and policy
Education History
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Advanced Practice in Health & Social Care
University of Cumbria
2010 - 2013A practice and research based degree focusing on skills to improve independent nurse practitioner roles. Based around my practice in Emergency and Primary Care. This training culminated in the ability to work at an advanced level, independently when required. This allows me to assess, diagnose, treat and plan care for patients with a wide range of condtions and is enhanded by the ability to prescribe medicines as an independent nurse prescriber. -
Nursing Practice
University of Lancaster
2001 - 2004An additional practice and research based degree in nursing to build upon my nursing diploma and practical experience -
Clinical Emergency Care
Liverpol John Moores University
2004 - 2005A practical and research based certificate focusing on the clinical needs of patients in emergency care and the mechanisims with which to meet the needs. This encompassed a wide range of clinical situations and appropriate responses -
Nursing - Adult
Edge Hill College
1998 - 2001Diploma nursing education utilising a combination of college attendance, hospital and community practical work, essay submission, written and practical exams. This experienced covered all aspects of nursing from maternity to later life.
Qualifications
MSc - Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care, V300- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing, BSc - Nursing, PG Cert Clinical Emergency Care (with distinction)
Dip He Nursing, Pre - Hospital Emergency Care Provide
Advanced Life Support Instructor and Provider, Basic Life Support Instructor and Provider,
Paediatric LAdvanced Life Support Instructor and Provider
First Aid Instructor, Clinical Skills Instructor
Clubs and Associations
I am currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
A member of the Royal College of General Practice Foundation (RCGPf)
A Member of the Royal College of Nurses (RCN)
A member of the Royal College of General Practice Foundation (RCGPf)
A Member of the Royal College of Nurses (RCN)
Interests and Hobbies
My main interests outside of work are cycling and travelling.
