Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming; Gardening; Dining out
Education Degrees:
MBA in Health Policy Management, Keele University (2006): Registered Nurse in Coronary Care
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to great mentors, education, loyalty to her profession, and the support of those who believe in her. She also credits her professional leadership development.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she knew she wanted to work in this field since she was a teenager.
Extended Bio Profile:
As the head of integrated governance, Ms. Coombes reports to the medical director and deputy chief executive. Previously at Mid Cheshire Hospital, she was the divisional lead nurse in the surgery and cancer division and the manager of the coronary care unit. She has also served as a sister in the critical care unit at Horton General Hospital and a senior staff nurse in the cardiac catheterisation lab at John Radcliffe Hospital. Ms. Coombes also teaches master-level courses for students in cardiac nursing. She is committed, loyal and passionate about what she does.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing corporate governance work, patient safety, clinical governance, emergency planning, business continuity, information governance, health and safety, manual handling, clinical audits, research and development, and clinical trials
Education Certifications:
Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Coombes hopes to continue teaching and aiding the development of new nurses. She also aspires to assume an executive director of nursing position.