Kerry Bristow BSc (Hons)
Georgetown,ON
Summary
Accomplished Acute Oncology & Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist with a proven track record at Frimley Health & The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust UK, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and advanced clinical knowledge. Expert in patient care coordination and fostering interprofessional collaboration, leading by example in staff development and healthcare advocacy, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and compassionate care. Considerate expert with passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and implement patient-centred strategies to improve care quality and outcomes. Dedicated to promoting patient education and advocating for evidence-based practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Facilitated training sessions for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties efficiently and safely.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring each individual received personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
Thoracic Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Assessed the effectiveness of existing clinical procedures using data analysis techniques, identifying areas for potential improvement or optimization.
- Provided specialized consultation services for complex cases, effectively addressing unique patient needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring each individual received personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
Cardiothoracic Senior Critical Care Nurse
The Royal Brompton & Harefield Trust
07.2012 - 09.2018
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment when making decisions about patient interventions under rapidly changing circumstances.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to infection control protocols and hospital safety guidelines.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Registered Massage Therapy
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cancer Care
The Royal Marsden School
United Kingdom10.2018
Diploma Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Thames Valley University
United Kingdom06.2008
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Care Coordination
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Leadership and management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education strategies
- Healthcare Policy Advocacy
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Staff Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 10.2022
Thoracic Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust
09.2018 - 09.2020
Cardiothoracic Senior Critical Care Nurse
The Royal Brompton & Harefield Trust
07.2012 - 09.2018
Advanced Diploma - Registered Massage Therapy
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Cancer Care
The Royal Marsden School
Diploma Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Thames Valley University
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