Alana Theresa Payne
London
Summary
I have the empathy and strong problem-solving skills to improve patients' quality of life. I am exceptionally good at setting priorities and encouraging interdisciplinary teamwork, which greatly improved patient outcomes. Because of my excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities, I am able to take on tasks that need me to provide high-quality services while treating people with dignity and respect.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Occupational therapist
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Tru
London, London
2023.10 - Current
- Communicated and collaborated with professionals across different disciplines to coordinate treatments and provide continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in developing and improving daily living skills for enhanced quality of life.
- Adapted and modified activities to meet individual patient needs to promote independence and enhance their quality of life
- Provided support and guidance to clients and their families in understanding and managing conditions.
- Suggested environmental adaptations to help patients with functional limitations perform daily tasks in home environments.
- Utilised goal-setting strategies to empower clients to achieve maximum functional independence.
- Developed personalised intervention plans to facilitate therapeutic activities based on client assessments.
- Evaluated the success of different treatments by documenting and reviewing patients' progress.
- Adhered to healthcare legislation to maintain consistency and a high standard of care across services.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients, resulting in a commitment to treatment programmes.
- Referred patients to other health care providers to receive specialised services.
- Selected appropriate criteria to measure progress and treatment success to gain evidence-based insights.
- uphold strict confidentiality standards.
- Tailored patient-centred plans to help patients achieve health-related goals.
Healthcare assistant
Parkside Hospital
London, London
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Kept patient environments clean. Following optimum hygiene standards.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Taking observations and promptly reporting to the appropriate professionals.
- Chaperone procedures to uphold the privacy and dignity of patients.
- Assisting with minor op's and procedures
- Communicating with patients and visitors as appropriate.
- Preparation of patients physically for procedures/ investigations
- Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate healthcare, care and support.
- Uphold and promote equality, diversity and inclusion
Team Leader
Abbeyfield Society
London, London
2013.04 - 2018.09
- Provided leadership and direction for employees.
- Providing regular supervision to support development and to identify skill gaps.
- Compiling holistic person-centred care plans that support the individual in maintaining daily activity goals and promote their health and wellbeing.
- Keeping accurate date records and support plans.
- Supervise and participate in the delivery of care to the residents.
- Ordering and Booking in medication.
- Liaise with stakeholders daily.
- Ensuring residents were able to access the full range of social, leisure, community and health services.
- Overseeing and scheduling daily appointments.
Education
BSc - Occupational Therapy
London South Bank University
London 2020.09 - 2023.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Nursing
South Thames College
London 2018.09 - 2019.05
GCSEs -
John Paul II School
London 1991.09 - 1996.06
Skills
- Prioritising duties and competing demands
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate documentation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Logical reasoning
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Empathetic
Timeline
Occupational therapist
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Tru
2023.10 - Current
BSc - Occupational Therapy
London South Bank University
2020.09 - 2023.06
Healthcare assistant
Parkside Hospital
2019.07 - 2020.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Nursing
South Thames College
2018.09 - 2019.05
Team Leader
Abbeyfield Society
2013.04 - 2018.09
GCSEs -
John Paul II School
1991.09 - 1996.06