Alison McVicar
Gourock,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong emphasis on mentoring and coaching, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and effective communication. Committed to personal accountability and creative problem-solving, ensuring practical thinking and integrity in all endeavours.
Focused educator accustomed to collaborate with department faculty to support programme success. Drives engagement and comprehension to meet outcomes. Clear and concise communicator with expertise in moderating group discussions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lecturer in Health and Social Care
West Collage Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde
11.2003 - 03.2025
- Maintained high standards of achievement, behaviour, discipline, and punctuality among students.
- Contributed to course design and delivery, enhancing overall educational quality.
- Liaised with educational professionals to foster collaborative partnerships for student success.
- Managed student guidance and feedback to strengthen skills and knowledge base.
- Organised work experience opportunities and conducted learner assessments in workplace settings.
- Participated in course team meetings to review and evaluate programme effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with current Equality and Diversity legislation and health and safety regulations.
- Executed various administrative tasks in alignment with college policies.
- Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to share best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
- Fostered stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
- Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
- Provided tailored support and guidance to students, fostering their personal and academic growth.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Scheduled regular meetings with students to discuss short-term and long-term goals.
- Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
- Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Health and Social Care.
- Taught online classes to groups using Microsoft teams to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
Senior staff nurse
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Greenock, Inverclyde
10.1986 - 04.2003
- Maintained open lines of communication between patients' families and healthcare professionals which ensured transparency in treatment procedures.
- Conducted regular health assessments, ensuring timely intervention when required.
- Supervised junior staff efficiently leading to improved working atmosphere.
- Reviewed and updated patient records accurately for enhanced treatment protocols.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene within ward, promoting clean environment for recovery.
- Participated in hospital-wide infection control initiatives, contributing to safer environment.
- Advocated for patients' rights with adherence to ethical guidelines and standards.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
- Liaised effectively with other departments for seamless patient care.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs which improved their well-being over time.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities early on.
- Provided expert clinical advice to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Delivered compassionate care for patients, resulting in increased comfort during treatments.
- Maintained privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
- Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
Education
Teaching qualification in further education (TQFE) - Teaching in Further Education
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 01.2010 - 01.2011
BSc - Health Care
Paisley University
Paisley, RenfrewshireRegistered General Nurse - Adult General Nursing
Argyll and Clyde College of Nursing and Midwifery
Greenock, Inverclyde 11.1986 - 03.1989
COSCA - Certificate in Counselling Skills
James Watt Collage of Further and Higher Education
Greenock, Inverclyde 03.2007 - 05.2007
Skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Initiative and professionalism
- Personal accountability
- Practical thinking and integrity
- Remote teaching techniques
- Accommodating diverse learners
- Feedback providing
- Student engagement
- Professional Development
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Affiliations
- Reading, walking, Pilates
Timeline
Teaching qualification in further education (TQFE) - Teaching in Further Education
Aberdeen University
01.2010 - 01.2011
COSCA - Certificate in Counselling Skills
James Watt Collage of Further and Higher Education
03.2007 - 05.2007
Lecturer in Health and Social Care
West Collage Scotland
11.2003 - 03.2025
Registered General Nurse - Adult General Nursing
Argyll and Clyde College of Nursing and Midwifery
11.1986 - 03.1989
Senior staff nurse
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
10.1986 - 04.2003
BSc - Health Care
Paisley University