Abigail singleton
blackpool/bispham,England
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong focus on compassionate, person-centred care and expertise in infection control and safeguarding. Demonstrates exceptional observation and escalation skills, ensuring respectful communication with patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality. Proficient in time management, prioritisation, and multitasking in high-pressure situations, with a collaborative team player approach. Committed to professional development within NMC guidelines, offering wound care expertise, patient needs adaptation, dignity preservation in care, and effective communication with dementia patients. Skilled in venepuncture and cannulation training, catheterisation for all genders, support for distressed patients, and diabetes management strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Healthcare assistant
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
blackpool, Lancashire
2022.11 - Current
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
Carer
Cleveley's Nursing Home
Cleveleys, Lancashire
2021.10 - 2022.10
- Improved residnet comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Developed personalised care plans which catered to individual needs and preferences of each resident.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for residents.
- Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with residents, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
- Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, protecting patient well-being.
Lifeguard
Rossall School
Fleetwood, Lancashire
2019.11 - 2021.11
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool and surrounding areas to ensure safety of all users
- Responded quickly to emergencies, providing first aid and water rescues when required
- Enforced pool rules and safety regulations in a professional and approachable manner
- Conducted regular safety checks of equipment and facilities
- Delivered clear instructions to swimmers to prevent accidents and promote safe behaviour
- Worked as part of a team to manage busy periods and ensure adequate pool coverage
- Completed incident reports accurately and followed safeguarding procedures
- Maintained up-to-date qualifications in NPLQ, CPR, and First Aid up until leaving.
Swim Teaching Assistant age 2-12
Sue Dutton Swim School
Blackpool, Lancashire
2019.05 - 2020.08
- Improved children's water confidence with fun and engaging activities.
- Reinforced proper form and swim techniques to enhance performance.
- Developed students' swimming skills by implementing structured lesson plans.
- Observed swimmers abilities and gave tips on improving technique.
- Built positive relationships with staff and swimmers to develop productive lesson environments.
Waitress assistant
273 Fishery
Blackpool, Lancashire
2018.07 - 2019.06
- Contributed to restaurant ambiance by thoroughly cleaning all areas before opening hours.
- Enhanced customer service by promptly taking orders and delivering food.
- Streamlined order placements with clear communication to kitchen staff.
- Facilitated smooth operations by setting up tables and booths.
- Managed cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate billing process for customers.
- Worked closely with kitchen staff members to understand dietary needs of specific clients.
- Maintained cleanliness in serving and dining area for hygienic environment.
Education
GCSEs -
Rossall School
Fleetwood, Lancashire 2017.09 - 2019.08
A-Levels -
Rossall School
Fleetwood 2019.09 - 2021.08
T levels - Health and Science
Blackpool and Fylde College
Blackpool 2021.09 - 2023.08
T level - Health and Social care
Blackpool and Fylde College
Blackpool 2022.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University Of Lancashire
Preston 2023.09 -
Skills
- Compassionate, person-centred care
- Infection control and safeguarding
- Observation and escalation skills
- Respectful communication with patients and families
- Accurate documentation and confidentiality
- Time management and prioritisation
- Collaborative team player
- Professional development within NMC guidelines
- Wound care expertise
- Patient needs adaptation
- Dignity preservation in care
- Multitasking in high-pressure situations
- Communication with dementia patients
- Venepuncture and cannulation training
- Catheterisation for all genders
- Support for distressed patients
- Diabetes management strategies
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University Of Lancashire
2023.09 -
Healthcare assistant
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
2022.11 - Current
T level - Health and Social care
Blackpool and Fylde College
2022.09 - 2023.08
Carer
Cleveley's Nursing Home
2021.10 - 2022.10
T levels - Health and Science
Blackpool and Fylde College
2021.09 - 2023.08
Lifeguard
Rossall School
2019.11 - 2021.11
A-Levels -
Rossall School
2019.09 - 2021.08
Swim Teaching Assistant age 2-12
Sue Dutton Swim School
2019.05 - 2020.08
Waitress assistant
273 Fishery
2018.07 - 2019.06
GCSEs -
Rossall School
2017.09 - 2019.08