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IRENE CARDELLA

Sunnyvale

Summary

Dedicated and passionate senior nurse with nearly a decade of diverse experience within the NHS, including roles in surgical wards, ITU, transplant services, and education. A strong commitment to continuous learning drives the pursuit of new challenges that enhance career growth and clinical expertise. Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic healthcare environments while consistently delivering high-quality patient care. Currently pursuing licensing with the California Board of Nursing, ready to leverage extensive knowledge and skills to contribute effectively in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CHC Specialist Nurse

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICS
Cambridge
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Review of patient eligible for continuing healthcare funding as well as patients on fast-track pathways.
  • Safeguarding referrals
  • Reports and welfare checks

Transplant Co-ordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
Cambridge
02.2018 - 03.2022
  • - Assess recipient for transplantation
  • - Coordinate transplantation from organ offer to surgery (recipient side)
  • - Attend and lead MDT meetings
  • - Review post-transplant patients in clinic
  • - Lead telephone helpline for pre and post transplant patients.
  • - Review and provide education to post transplant patient on the wards

Associate Lecturer

Anglia Ruskin University
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Developed and delivered engaging course materials to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and student participation.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic integrity.


Education Team Intensive care unit, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • - Follow new starters within the trust and guide them through induction in intensive care
  • - Create learning material
  • - Deliver ad-hoc study days to students and new starters
  • - Lead personal project within the unit

Senior Staff Nurse ITU, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
04.2015 - 02.2018
  • - Holistic care for level 2 and level 3 ITU patients
  • - Specialised care including: ECMO, CVVH, LVAD, IABP

Staff Nurse, post surgical ward, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • - Holistic care of post surgical patients (cardio thoracic surgery)
  • - Shift coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree - Adult Nursing

Faculty of Medicine And Surgery

Non-medical prescribing CPD course - undefined

Anglia Ruskin University

Adult acute care CPD Course - undefined

Anglia Ruskin University

Master of Science - Psychology And Neuroscience of Mental Health

King's College London
London, UK
04-2027

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Clinical technical skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

CHC Specialist Nurse

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICS
03.2022 - 08.2022

Associate Lecturer

Anglia Ruskin University
10.2019 - 04.2021

Transplant Co-ordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
02.2018 - 03.2022

Education Team Intensive care unit, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
04.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Staff Nurse ITU, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
04.2015 - 02.2018

Staff Nurse, post surgical ward, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Fundation Trust
04.2013 - 04.2015

Non-medical prescribing CPD course - undefined

Anglia Ruskin University

Adult acute care CPD Course - undefined

Anglia Ruskin University

Bachelor Degree - Adult Nursing

Faculty of Medicine And Surgery

Master of Science - Psychology And Neuroscience of Mental Health

King's College London
IRENE CARDELLA