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Alison Hool

@alisonhool

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Experienced registered nurse specializing in orthopaedics, trauma, and surgical care.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek acute hospital roles in orthopaedics, trauma or high-dependency units where I can use my surgical and critical-care experience to support rapid patient recovery and deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

I am an experienced registered nurse with extensive background in surgical, trauma and orthopaedic wards, high-dependency patient care, and elective surgery units. I have supported complex postoperative recovery including cardiac monitoring, tracheostomy care, jejunostomies and bowel reconstruction, and have worked across elective orthopaedic, trauma, male surgery and critical care settings.

I thrive in fast-paced hospital environments focused on saving lives and patient progression, and have also worked in end-of-life care and bank nursing roles to support service needs. My career shows adaptability across wards and trusts, continuity in acute surgical specialties, and commitment to high standards of patient care.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Staff Nurse - Patient Progression Unit

Furness General Hospital

Mar 2016 - Dec 2016 (9 months)

Worked on a high-dependency patient progression unit managing complex surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring, tracheostomy care and advanced postoperative therapies from March 2016 to December 2016.

Tracheostomy Enteral Access Management Post Operative Monitoring

Staff Nurse - Inpatient Hospice

St Mary's Hospice Ulverston

Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 (2 months)

Provided end-of-life care in a homely inpatient hospice setting, focusing on symptom relief and dignity for patients from January 2016 to March 2016.

Palliative Care Symptom Management End Of Life Care Family Support Medication Management Comfort Measures

Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)

Managed acute trauma and orthopaedic admissions including dynamic hip screws, hemi-arthroplasty and fracture care, supporting patients from November 2014 to January 2016.

Trauma Nursing Neurovascular Assessment Acute Care Discharge Planning

Staff Nurse - Elective Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 2009 - Nov 2014 (5 years 3 months)

Cared for elective orthopaedic patients undergoing hip, knee and spinal procedures, managing postoperative recovery and complications from August 2009 to November 2014.

Pain Management Neurovascular Observations Dressing Changes

Staff Nurse - Male Surgery

University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 2008 - Aug 2009 (11 months)

Provided ward-based nursing care for male gastrointestinal, renal, urinary and prostate surgery patients, supporting perioperative recovery and discharge planning from September 2008 to August 2009.

Wound Care IV Therapy Teamwork Patient Education Post Operative Monitoring