Craig Hankins

Registered Nurse - Cardiology & Respiratory Speciality @Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate, GB

Key Clinical Skills- Administration of IV medications and controlled drugs- Catheter care- Non-invasive ventilation trained- Nasal high flow trained- Advanced respiratory certification Level 7- Competent knowledge of advanced oxygen ventilation therapies including Venturi Facemask, Nasal Cannula, Non-Rebreathe and Humidified oxygen- All basic registered nursing care skills of an RN- Ability to assess using A-E- Strong ability to recognise the deteriorating patient and ability to escalate- Wound care including leg dressings (excluding compression)- Care of drains/tubes- Chest tube management- Fall risk assessment/prevention- Nebulizer treatments- Electronic documentation- GI feeding and tubes- Patient/family education and communication- Palliative care pre and post death- Setting up syringe drivers with anticipatory medication- Admitting and dischargingCommunication Skills - Verbal, written - Nonverbal/body language- Active listener- Confidence, clarity and good tone of voice- Respect and responsiveness- Naturally and genuinely empathetic to patients and family with a good understanding of when to tailor a communication style to a situation/ personality. Interpersonal Skills- Dependable and patient- Leadership and responsibility- Teaching students the role of an RN- Strong work ethic Teamworking - Conflict resolution- Listening and rapport building- Planning and reliabilityEmpathy- High level of emotional intelligence- Compassion and understandingTime Management- Communication - Goal setting- Planning and prioritisation- DelegationAdaptability- Overcoming difficult situations and adapting day to day based on patient acuity- Observant, resilience and persistenceEthics & Professionalism: Professionalism is an important quality in most fields, but it’s among the most essential skills needed to be a nurse- Collaboration and respect- Discipline- Positive attitude- Determination- Reasonability

University of Bradford

Postgraduate Level 7

University of Bradford

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing - Grade: 1st

Leeds College of Art

National Diploma