To mark #InternationalNursesDay, we’d like you to meet Angie! Angie is a Sister and Team Leader on our Inpatient Unit.

Here, Angie shares a glimpse into her average day…

Working as a Sister at Compton Care is a role filled with compassion, teamwork, and profoundly moving moments. Every day presents unique challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Here’s a glimpse into an average day for me, a Sister and Team Leader on the Inpatient Unit (IPU) –

Morning Routine:
Each day begins with a vital morning handover, where the team discusses patient needs and coordinates care plans. This meeting sets the tone for the day, ensuring everyone is on the same page and ready to deliver the highest standard of care.

Direct Patient Care:
Providing direct patient care lies at the heart of my role. From administering medications to managing complex symptoms, every patient’s needs are unique. Our approach is always tailored to ensure comfort, dignity and respect.

Coordinating treatments, therapies, and care delivery is a key part of my responsibilities. It requires meticulous attention to detail and seamless teamwork to ensure that every aspect of a patient’s care plan is delivered effectively.

As a Team Leader, I also support and guide the nursing staff throughout the day. By working closely together, we maintain the compassionate, high-quality care that Compton is known for.

Communication and Support:
Clear communication with patients, families, and staff is an ongoing priority. Offering emotional support and managing symptoms are integral parts of my role. Being a trusted point of contact for patients and their families ensures clear communication and advocacy for patient needs.

Maintaining accurate records of patient care and progress is another essential part of the day. These records are crucial for ensuring continuity and quality of care for every patient.

Working at Compton:
I’ve been part of the Compton Care team for nearly three years now. While the work can be challenging, it’s also incredibly rewarding. The role of an advocate and team leader involves managing patient care and providing skilled nursing interventions. Collaborating with doctors, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers to coordinate holistic support is a daily practice. It’s a very varied role to be honest and no two days are ever the same.

The most rewarding part of my role is the honour of looking after someone else’s loved one – treating each patient as I would want my own family member cared for, and advocating for patients’ needs.

A Moment to Remember:
One particular experience stands out among many during my time at Compton. During a night shift, a patient from a very large, deeply religious family was actively dying. The patient’s room couldn’t accommodate all her close relatives.
After discussion with the patient and family we were able to move the patient to a larger space to allow the patient to be surrounded by her family were singing gospel songs and praying together, bringing immense peace and comfort to the patient.

Later, her family sent a heartfelt letter, thanking us for supporting them during such a difficult time. Moments like these remind me why I became a nurse and why becoming a nurse is a calling – to provide compassionate care and support when it matters most.

Working at Compton Care is more than just a job – it’s a commitment to providing specialist care and making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Every day brings new challenges, but it also offers countless opportunities to touch lives in meaningful ways.

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