Austine Gazele
Swindon
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant with over 11 years of experience working in a variety of healthcare settings. Proven ability to provide tailored patient care to meet all aspects of the patient's physical, nutritional and emotional well-being. Able to identify and report progress or changes to patient’s needs. Very efficient at escalating incidences of emergencies. Able to supervise a team of Healthcare Assistants as well as train and mentor new ones. Able to work in a highly pressurized and time-sensitive environment. An excellent Communicator and collaborator with strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop strong relationships with patients and their families. Passionate about offering support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patient's comfort.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
Great Western Hospital (NHS)
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during their hospital stay.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with various medical procedures, ensuring efficient and accurate treatment delivery.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided comprehensive support to patients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff, facilitating early intervention when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to expand knowledge base and improve overall patient care outcomes.
Senior Nursing Assistant
Emjay Clinic & Maternity
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Observed, took and recorded vital signs, including urine and blood sugar testing
- Assisted incapacitated patients in dressing, washing, bathing, and feeding
- Administered medicines to patients under the supervision of a qualified Nurse
- Reassured patients and relatives during periods of stress and uncertainties
- Maintained accurate patient records of all patient encounters in line with practice guidelines
- Collected blood samples from Patients for investigations
- (Phlebotomy Skills)
- Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs.
- Calculated food and liquid intake and recorded vital statistics on database for patient monitoring.
- Lifted and assisted patients to help with mobility problems.
- Turned and adjusted position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores.
Child Day Care Centre Manager
Amazing Kids Day Care & Creche
06.2003 - 10.2016
- Provided Care for Children, such as grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys
- Maintained a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioural, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to parents
- Kept records relating to each child’s care, progress, interest, and any problems that may occur
- Managed and supervised a team of Day Care Workers.
- Maintained excellent parent relationships by treating children with love, respect and providing exceptional care.
- Organised 48 successful open days for parents, increasing daycare awareness and interest by 70%.
- Monitored staff performance throughout daycare duties, providing extra training and support to underachievers.
- Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Maintained impeccable records of children's activities, personal details and fees owed.
- Observed children at play and during learning periods to identify concerns and informed parents of serious issues.
- Coordinated outdoor activities and recreational sporting events to keep children moving.
- Guided children's social development through balanced approach involving learning and free play.
Healthcare Assistant (Team Leader)
Kent Community Housing Trust / Perrygrove Home
06.1998 - 03.2003
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Supported care teams with comprehensive care delivery by following up on laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging results.
- Conducted frequent health checks to measure effectiveness of treatment or recovery plans.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to Home Manager
Healthcare Assistant
BNA Nurse Bank / St. Thomas's Hospital
01.1997 - 05.1998
- Took and Recorded Patient’s Vital signs, like Temp., BP, Pulse, Respiration, and Fluid chart
- Assisted Patients with Personal Care tasks such as washing, dressing, and feeding
- Assisted the Registered Nurses with medication administration, ensuring that Patients took their drugs at the right time
- Carried out Basic Catheter Care, Wound Care, Colostomy Care, Glucose check, and Urinalysis
- Ensured Patients were safe and comfortable by practicing safe Moving and Handling
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward Sister.
- Provided emotional support and company to patients in a person-centered way, enabling independence where possible.
- Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitisation tasks.
Education
Certificate - Care Certificate
Great Western Hospital Academy
Swindon, United Kingdom09.2024
Certificate - National Early Warning Score. (NEWS2)
E-Learning (Royal College of Physicians) UK
United Kingdom.06.2024
Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care -
Alison (Empower Yourself)
11.2023
Certificate - Elderly Care And Caring For The Disabled
Alison Empower Yourself.
Galway, Ireland.02.2022
Certificate of Training: Nursing Assistant -
Emjay Clinic & Maternity
11.2017
Pre-Degree: Access To Nursing Studies -
WOOLWICH COLLEGE
06.1997
Skills
- Highly Organized with great attention to details
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Able to work in a highly pressurized and time sensitive environment
- A superb Team leader with good delegation skills
- An excellent Communicator and collaborator with strong oral and written skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Cultural Awareness and Confidentiality skills
- Problem solving skills
- Adaptability and Physical Stamina
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental Health Support
- Stroke Recovery
- Social Care & Support
- Phlebotomy
Affiliations
- Member : Royal College of Nursing. (RCN)
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Great Western Hospital (NHS)
05.2024 - Current
Senior Nursing Assistant
Emjay Clinic & Maternity
01.2018 - 12.2023
Child Day Care Centre Manager
Amazing Kids Day Care & Creche
06.2003 - 10.2016
Healthcare Assistant (Team Leader)
Kent Community Housing Trust / Perrygrove Home
06.1998 - 03.2003
Healthcare Assistant
BNA Nurse Bank / St. Thomas's Hospital
01.1997 - 05.1998
Certificate - Care Certificate
Great Western Hospital Academy
Certificate - National Early Warning Score. (NEWS2)
E-Learning (Royal College of Physicians) UK
Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care -
Alison (Empower Yourself)
Certificate - Elderly Care And Caring For The Disabled
Alison Empower Yourself.
Certificate of Training: Nursing Assistant -
Emjay Clinic & Maternity
Pre-Degree: Access To Nursing Studies -
WOOLWICH COLLEGE
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