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Monica Mendonca

@monicamendonca

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Registered Nurse and Health Coach specializing in pain recovery, lifestyle and sleep coaching.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek clinical roles combining pain management, health coaching and digital patient engagement in collaborative, patient-centred teams that value innovation and professional growth.

I am a Registered Nurse and Health Coach with over 10 years' experience delivering pain management, recovery care and lifestyle education both in-person and virtually. I design and lead patient-centred programmes—including sleep and relaxation coaching, nutrition education and a digital pain journal—to empower sustainable behaviour change and improve self-management.

In clinical roles I have provided pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain treatments, facilitated group and one-to-one coaching, mentored junior staff and collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to uphold high-quality holistic care. I also run a successful online business using digital tools for client engagement and bring strong communication, organisational and innovation skills to every role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

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West Suffolk Hospital

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Delivered specialized pain clinic care and personalized pain-management plans, developed a digital pain journal that improved patient engagement, and led patient education (sleep, relaxation, diet) across virtual and in-person settings.

Pain Management Health Coaching Telehealth Patient Education Sleep & Relaxation Coaching EHR

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Etsy Shop Owner

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Self Employed

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Built and managed an online retail business handling inventory, financials, customer communication and digital marketing, applying AI and analytics to grow engagement and sales.

E Commerce Digital Marketing Inventory Management Customer Service Financial Management Time Management AI Tools Graphic Design Ecommerce

Recovery Nurse

West Suffolk Hospital

Nov 2015 - Sep 2020 (4 years 10 months)

Provided holistic post-operative recovery care, managed pain and anxiety, coached patients on self-care and relaxation techniques, and mentored junior staff to improve patient-centred outcomes.

Relaxation Coaching Mentoring EHR Communication

Staff Nurse, Orthopedics

West Suffolk Hospital

Nov 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years)

Delivered pre- and post-operative orthopaedic nursing, provided education on mobility and nutrition, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and trained new staff and students.

Nutrition Education Team Collaboration Staff Training Communication