Abbie Brooke
Leuchars ,Fife
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in geriatric care, dementia care, and frailty intervention methods. Compassionate and dedicated band 5 nurse with 2 years experience, with previous experience while being on placements in various departments such as surgical, district, theatres, infection control. Skilled in overall general health throughout all stages of illness and recovery. Passionate about improving health outcomes and delivering high quality, patient centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Nurse Band 5
NHS Tayside
Dundee, Dundee City
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to a diverse group of patients with varying healthcare needs/ conditions in medicine for elderly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement effective care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy which is in adherence with NHS guidelines.
- Educating patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Monitoring patient's vital signs and respond promptly to changes in their care.
- Maintaining meticulous patient records using electronic systems to ensure clear communication between multidisciplinary teams.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities including: training, workshops etc.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain high standards of patient safety.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare to patients, optimising their recovery process.
Care assistant
Abbotsford Care Ltd
Dunfermline, Fife
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided compassionate support to residents with daily living activities to enhance their wellbeing.
- Assisted in implementing care plans tailored to individual needs whilst ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and address residents' emotional and physical needs.
- Monitored residents' health conditions and reported significant changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Supported mobility and personal care in compliance with care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to ensure a positive and reassuring experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Dundee
Dundee, Dundee City 09.2020 - 10.2023
Skills
- Technical equipment operation
- Frailty intervention methods
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Efficient communication
- Administrating medication and treatments
- Wound care and infection control
- IT skills
- Health education
- Efficient time management and prioritisation under pressure
- Maintaining accurate paper work
- Catheterisation procedures
- Respiratory management
- Intramuscular injection administration
- Geriatric care expertise
- Basic life support
- Dementia care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse Band 5
NHS Tayside
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Dundee
09.2020 - 10.2023
Care assistant
Abbotsford Care Ltd
06.2020 - 11.2023