Annette Loudon
Nurse Manager
Salwa,HA
Summary
A dedicated and caring Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years nursing experience, including leadership and management in roles that cut across Acute & Primary Care in UK National Health Service and in Kuwait. Conscientious and professional, ensuring standards of patient care are implemented using evaluation of practice, research and education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Manager
Dasman Diabetes Institute
05.2023 - Current
- Manage and lead the nursing service for Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI).
- Coordinate and implement in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop programs of patient care, maintaining international guidelines and standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing team members.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive competency frameworks for nursing staff, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Reported & managing quality improvement work through audits and evaluation, working with team to devise corrective actions.
- Lead on DDI 'Ambulatory Care' standard for Accreditation Canada (Diamond Level) status.
- Member of 'Infection Prevention & Control' and 'Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devises' working groups.
- Management and reporting of Nursing Team budgets.
Senior Charge Nurse - OPD
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
1 2018 - 10.2021
- Managed nurse-led Outpatient Pre-operative assessment unit for patients undergoing major Cardiac, Thoracic and Orthopaedic surgery which carried 24/7 clinical, professional and management responsibility for department
- Lead the team during period of covid pandemic, developing, supporting & managing additional covid testing clinics and new staff
- Worked collaboratively with administrative & clinical teams as well as clinical effectiveness to ensure national waiting times were being met and contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives
- Managed & reviewed all finance & resources within department, as well as operational service improvements and staffing
- Supported & managed approx 35 nursing & healthcare staff ensuring all staff mandatory training and staff appraisals were completed timeously, and HR & Occupational Health policies followed.
Pre-Operative Practitioner - OPD
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Working in a nurse-led Outpatient Pre-operative assessment unit for patients undergoing major Cardiac, Thoracic and Orthopaedic surgery, which entailed full systemic enquiry, clinical history taking and clinical examination, and organising/review of investigations ensuring patients were optimal for surgery
- Responsible for timeous management of own caseload ensuring surgical waiting times were being met in accordance with NHS & Scottish government directives.
- Developed strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team, colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on patient outcomes.
- Successfully completed Advanced Nursing Practice (Masters level 11) courses required to fulfill needs of the role (Clinical Assessment, Non-Medical Prescribing, Pathophysiology).
Staff Nurse - CCU
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Working in Acute Coronary Care Unit, providing skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients with cardiac conditions including MI, heart failure, arrhythmias and post cardiac arrest
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, as well as administered medications via oral, IV, and IM routes and monitored responses
- Ensuring appropriate & accurate documentation
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Educated patients, families & caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- This would include advice on issues such as diabetes (dietary, medication, other avenues of local support such as diabetic support groups & resources).
Staff Nurse
NHS Highland
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Working within nurse-led surgical day case unit, ensuring patients were appropriately prepped for theatre and managed post-op recovery while coordinated discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, as well as administered medications via oral, IV, and IM routes and monitored responses
- Ensured appropriate and accurate documentation
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Public Health Practitioner
NHS Lanarkshire
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Worked collaboratively with Health, Social care and local communities using Scottish Government HEAT (Health Improvement) targets as a lead for initiatives and work focus
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships in team projects, and developing local development plans for health improvement, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Launched promotion of National Public Health campaigns such as breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening, as well as health days such as World Diabetes Day, No Smoking day to name a few
- Used locality demographics and local & national statistics from sources such as ISD Scotland to facilitate service delivery and to the planning, implementation & evaluation of public health services with the locality
- Developed delivery of local health screening checks (blood glucose/BP/Cholesterol/BMI) in communities, targeting the most deprived areas to raise awareness of the impact of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and early detection.
Stroke Awareness Trainer
NHS Lanarkshire
12.1996 - 05.2004
- 2 year project for Stroke Managed Clinical Network (MCN) to carry out Training Needs Assessment on Stroke care within NHS Lanarkshire
- Developed, delivered and evaluated a stroke care training package to a range of health and social care agencies
- Worked collaboratively as part of the Stroke MCN with Clinical Audit & Clinical Effectiveness to ensure NHS Lanarkshire met NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (QIS) Stroke Care Standards, as well as represented organisation during accreditation visits.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting, as well as strong communication, organisational and leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Provided feedback and results at NHS Lanarkshire board and National level by presenting at conferences and poster presentations.
Staff Nurse-Deputy Charge Nurse
Monklands Hospital
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Working in an extremely busy acute medical receiving Unit, developing personally & professionally from D grade Staff Nurse to F grade Deputy Charge Nurse
- Delivered high level of quality care to acutely unwell patients with conditions including cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, gastric & neurological
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Trained in the administration of medications (oral, IV & IM routes) and monitoring responses
- Also competent in ECG recording & interpretation, and venepuncture & cannulation
- Ensured appropriate & accurate documentation
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff members, providing guidance and mentorship on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options to promote health improvement and reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke
- Supported Senior Charge nurse in developing staff rotas for approx
- 60 staff members as well as team responsibilities ensuring staff training and appraisals up to date.
Staff Nurse - CCU
NHS Lanarkshire
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Working in Acute Coronary Care Unit, providing skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients with cardiac conditions including MI, heart failure, arrhythmias and post cardiac arrest
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection, as well as administered medications via oral, IV, and IM routes and monitored responses
- Ensuring appropriate & accurate documentation
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- This would include advice on management of issues such as diabetes (dietary, medication, other avenues of local support such as diabetic support groups & resources).
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing Advance Professional Practice
Glasgow Caledonian Universit
Glasgow, Scotland 01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
University of The West of Scotland
Paisley, Scotland 08.2009 - 01.2010
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Lanarkshire College of Nursing & Midwifery
Hartwood, Scotland 08.1993 - 08.1996
Skills
Advanced Clinical Assessment
Non-medical prescriber (registered on NMC)
Qualified Sexual Health nurse (family planning & GU)
Valid & current Nursing & Midwifery Council registration
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor (issued March 2024)
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider (issued August 2023)
Quality Improvement
IT literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Dasman Diabetes Institute
05.2023 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing Advance Professional Practice
Glasgow Caledonian Universit
01.2018 - 01.2022
Pre-Operative Practitioner - OPD
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse - CCU
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
09.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
University of The West of Scotland
08.2009 - 01.2010
Staff Nurse
NHS Highland
04.2007 - 08.2012
Public Health Practitioner
NHS Lanarkshire
05.2004 - 05.2006
Stroke Awareness Trainer
NHS Lanarkshire
12.1996 - 05.2004
Staff Nurse-Deputy Charge Nurse
Monklands Hospital
09.1996 - 12.1996
Staff Nurse - CCU
NHS Lanarkshire
09.1996 - 12.1996
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Lanarkshire College of Nursing & Midwifery
08.1993 - 08.1996
Senior Charge Nurse - OPD
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
1 2018 - 10.2021
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