Adela Claudia Goga
Bolton,Greater Manchester
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in clinical skills and procedures, including venepuncture, specimen management, and physiological observations. Proficient in ECG recording, urinalysis, and infection prevention, adhering to UK HSE/CQC standards. Strong advocate for person-centered care and effective communication, offering bilingual support in English and Romanian. Committed to continuous professional development with a focus on health promotion and safeguarding. Available for daytime clinics with flexible scheduling options.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Night Care Assistant
Bolton
- 2026.09
- Deliver person-centred care and support to residents; maintain accurate, timely records and handover notes
- Record vital signs; promptly report changes in condition or safeguarding concerns to nursing staff
- Follow infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality protocols at all times
- Support mobility, nutrition, hydration, and medication prompting; assist with exercise and movement programmes
- Guide and support new or less experienced care staff — demonstrating procedures, sharing best practice, and ensuring safe working under supervision
- Adhere to safeguarding, equality, and dignity standards; communicate respectfully with residents, families, and colleagues
- Bolton — Current Role
Activity Coordinator / Rehabilitation Assistant
Residential Care Home
Bolton
2025.12 - 2026.07
- Collaborated with a visiting physiotherapist to deliver group exercise and 1:1 mobility programmes
- Supported health promotion and active ageing; adapted activities for varying abilities and needs
- Coordinated daily activities for leisure, entertainment, and education.
- Maintained records and reported progress/concerns to clinical team — contributing to service improvement
- Promoted independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion — person-centered approach
- Adjusted activity plans according to individual needs and preferences of participants.
- Developed innovative programmes, enhancing overall participant experience.
Domiciliary Healthcare Assistant
Bolton
2022.07 - 2023.05
- Provided personal care, mobility support, and health monitoring in clients' homes
- Recorded observations; escalated concerns to District Nurses and coordinated care
- Educated clients on health maintenance, lifestyle, and safety — supporting prevention initiatives
- Maintained confidentiality and professional boundaries; followed lone-working and safety procedures
Staff Nurse
Infectious Diseases Hospital & Private Laboratory
Constanța
1993.09 - 2020.08
- Performed thousands of venepunctures in wards and laboratory; processed and labelled specimens to high standards
- Recorded BP, pulse, temp, respirations, and oxygen sats; monitored patients and escalated deterioration
- Recorded ECGs, prepared patients for procedures, and provided explanations and reassurance
- Administered medications; assisted with wound care and dressings; supported patients with nebulised treatments
- Mentored and supervised junior nursing staff and students — demonstrating clinical skills, checking competency, and ensuring safe practice within scope
- Maintained strict confidentiality — managed highly sensitive HIV-related data; never disclosed information without patient consent
- Collaborated with doctors, lab staff, and allied professionals; contributed to clinical governance and audit
- Delivered health education — prevention, lifestyle, and self-care advice to patients and families
- Followed infection control and decontamination protocols; maintained clean, safe clinical environments
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - vocational nursing college
Emil Palade College
Constanța, Romania 1986.09 - 1990.06
First Aid at Work -
British Red Cross
BSc (Hons) - Sport Rehabilitation
University of Bolton
BoltonSkills
- Clinical Skills & Procedures
- Venepuncture & specimen management — thousands of blood draws in hospital and private laboratory; skilled with nervous patients, children, and difficult access; sample labelling, processing, and quality control
- Physiological observations — accurate measurement and recording of BP, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen sats, height, weight, and BMI; recognising and reporting abnormal findings
- ECG recording — preparation, patient positioning, quality control; recognising normal and common abnormal rhythms
- Urinalysis & basic tests — performing and reporting in line with protocols
- Health checks & screening — new patient registrations, routine monitoring, lifestyle assessment
- Infection prevention & control — full adherence to UK HSE/CQC standards; hand hygiene, PPE, sharps safety, waste disposal, decontamination
- Basic wound care & dressings — under supervision; nebuliser assistance; chaperoning
- Communication & Teamwork
- Person-centered care — respect for dignity, privacy, cultural diversity, and individual preferences; adapting communication for needs, language, and ability
- Team collaboration — worked alongside doctors, nurses, therapists, and admin staff across settings; clear handovers, escalation of concerns
- Supporting junior staff — guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues and students; demonstrating procedures safely; building confidence within scope of practice
- Bilingual communication — English/Romanian; able to support patients with limited English — a valuable asset for diverse practice populations
- Governance, Safety & Development
- Confidentiality & IG — strict adherence to GDPR; secure record-keeping; never sharing information without patient consent
- Safeguarding — recognising signs of abuse or risk; escalating concerns promptly to designated lead
- Record keeping & IT — accurate, timely documentation; experienced with electronic care planning systems; willing to learn practice clinical software (EMIS/SystmOne)
- Health promotion — supporting lifestyle advice, prevention, and wellbeing initiatives; patient education on exercise and mobility
- Continuous development — committed to CPD, training, and supervision; actively maintaining First Aid (valid until 2028) and BASRAT registration
- Availability & Practical
- No driving licence — fully available for practice-based duties only; cannot undertake home visits requiring a vehicle
- Availability — currently working 36hrs/week night shifts; fully available for daytime clinics, appointments, and training; flexible to discuss scheduling
- Local — Bolton-based; reliable public transport/walkable travel to practice
Personal Information
Availability: practice-based work only
Certification
BASRAT GSR Registered (revalidation due next year), First Aid at Work — British Red Cross — Valid until May 2028
Languages
Languages: English, Romanian
Additional information
- Experience note: I have extensive clinical experience in hospital, laboratory, and UK care settings. While I do not yet have 2 years' experience specifically in GP practice, my clinical foundation is directly transferable. I am eager to complete any required training, induction, or competency sign-offs to work effectively in primary care.
- Driving: No current licence — available for practice-based work only; home visits requiring driving not possible at this time
- Training needs: Willing and eager to complete Care Certificate, GP IT system training, phlebotomy competency assessment, and any practice-specific induction required
- References: Two available on request — including clinical reference from a physiotherapist
Timeline
Activity Coordinator / Rehabilitation Assistant
Residential Care Home
2025.12 - 2026.07
Domiciliary Healthcare Assistant
2022.07 - 2023.05
Staff Nurse
Infectious Diseases Hospital & Private Laboratory
1993.09 - 2020.08
Registered Nurse Diploma - vocational nursing college
Emil Palade College
1986.09 - 1990.06
Night Care Assistant
- 2026.09
First Aid at Work -
British Red Cross
BSc (Hons) - Sport Rehabilitation
University of Bolton