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, UK04-2027
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