Alice Drapac
Cove Bay,Aberdeen City
Summary
I have worked within the care industry for the past five years through various different roles and at present as a Staff Nurse within the Geriatric Assessment Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Reflecting on my experience, I have actively taken every opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and further develop as a Staff Nurse. I'm a confident hard worker with the ability to work under pressure and enjoy working as part of the mulit-disciplinary team to provide quality service to patients and their families
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bank Staff Nurse
NHS Grampian
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2026.02 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Administering medications through various routes with attention to detail and working within local guidelines.
- Inform patients regarding procedures and treatment whilst actively listening to patient's, helping to ease any anxiety or concern's they may have.
- Encouraging patient's to promote their independence whilst in hospital and for preparation to be discharged.
Staff nurse
NHS Grampian
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2024.11 - Current
- Liaised effectively with patients and relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress whilst keeping it person centered and involving patient's.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures and their care in hospital, supporting patients to make informed decisions and preferences surrounding their care.
- Adhered strictly to safety and infection control guidelines.
Bank Healthcare Support worker
NHS Grampian
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2023.05 - 2024.11
- Communicating effectively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals and refreshments, maintaining hydration levels of patients.
- Being able to work throughout Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend Hospital has helped me to become more adaptable as every ward operates differently and patient's needs and requirements are varied.
Healthcare support worker
Riverside Care Home
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
- Provided hygiene care to patients, ensuring skin integrity and accurately observing, recording and reporting on changes to minimise damage.
Bank Healthcare Support Worker
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice
Stornoway, Western Isles
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Supported the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Robert Gorden University
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2020.09 - 2024.08
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Health and Social Care Apprenticeship
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher Biology
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher English
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Lab Science
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2019.05 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Applications of math
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Childcare
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2018.08 - 2019.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Geography
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2017.08 - 2018.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 French
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2017.08 - 2018.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 English
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2017.08 - 2018.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Biology
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2018.08 - 2019.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Modern Studies
Portlethen Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2018.08 - 2019.05
Skills
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Person-centered Care and advocating for patient's
- Motivated and enthusiastic to learn
- Active listening
- Understanding confidentiality
- Working within the Multi disciplinary team
- Basic Life Support
- Moving and handling
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Practice Supervisor training, ability to support student nurses on placement
- ECG’s
- Supporting patients to make informed decisions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bank Staff Nurse
NHS Grampian
2026.02 - Current
Staff nurse
NHS Grampian
2024.11 - Current
Bank Healthcare Support worker
NHS Grampian
2023.05 - 2024.11
Healthcare support worker
Riverside Care Home
2022.05 - 2023.05
Bank Healthcare Support Worker
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice
2021.09 - 2022.04
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Robert Gorden University
2020.09 - 2024.08
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Health and Social Care Apprenticeship
Portlethen Academy
2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher Biology
Portlethen Academy
2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher English
Portlethen Academy
2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Applications of math
Portlethen Academy
2019.08 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Lab Science
Portlethen Academy
2019.05 - 2020.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Childcare
Portlethen Academy
2018.08 - 2019.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Biology
Portlethen Academy
2018.08 - 2019.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Modern Studies
Portlethen Academy
2018.08 - 2019.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Geography
Portlethen Academy
2017.08 - 2018.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 French
Portlethen Academy
2017.08 - 2018.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 English
Portlethen Academy
2017.08 - 2018.05