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Avril Clegg

bolton

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in NHS systems and preventative healthcare. Proficient in communicating with non-verbal patients, nutrition monitoring, and adhering to patient confidentiality. Demonstrates strong skills in palliative care, catheter management, and phlebotomy. Committed to infection prevention and control, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and providing disability support. Experienced in hazardous waste disposal and confidential record management. Aspires to enhance patient care through continuous professional development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Healthcare support worker

Cunane residence
Heywood, Greater Manchester
05.2021 - 02.2024

Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.

medication management, including ordering and administering.

using various communication aids in order to liaise with patient.

The management and maintenance of a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG).

attended meetings with various members of the wider MDT.

Assisted with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing and grooming, to promote comfort and hygiene.

Completed safe manual handling at all times with the use of hoists and correctly fitted slings.

Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.

Worked with compassion, kindness and care to deliver exceptional patient-centred clinical services.

Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.

Reviewed individualised care plans, making changes based on progress and required improvements.

Followed a tailor-made physio plan working alongside physiotherapist, including attending hydrotherapy sessions.









Aspirant Nurse/Band 4

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton, Greater Manchester
03.2020 - 02.2021

Maintained a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection control policies.

Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.

Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptoms and treatment plans.

Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients conditions in a timely manner.

Administered medications and treatments to patients following a prescribed healthcare plans.

Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.

Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.

Inspected cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.

Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.

Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathically delivering difficult news to patients and families.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.

Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.

Operated medical equipment skilfully, ensuring accurate monitoring and support for patients.

Coordinated patient care in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.

Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.

administered CPR following Basic Life Support.

Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.

Participated in professional development sessions to stay updated with best nursing practices and legislations.

Recorded patients food intake and nutritional needs, liaising with dietitians to tailor meal plans.

Offered palliative care, providing comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages of life.

Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.

Liaised with GP's, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.




Student Nurse/Health care Assistant

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton
09.2017 - 03.2020

Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support patient health assessments.

Built academic experiences through practical applications of skills and critical thinking.

Administered oral and injectable medications under supervision, following strict protocols.

Assisted nursing staff with patient admission, discharge and transfers.

Assisted registered nurses with daily care routines, enhancing patient comfort and safety.

Carefully read through patients information to check for special conditions.

Acquired new skills by shadowing senior staff.

Managed patient documentation accurately,recording treatments and responses.

Participated in ward rounds, providing updates on patient progress to healthcare professionals.

Communicated compassionately with patients and families, offering emotional support.

Reported all deviations from expected patient parameters to registered nurses promptly.

Provided culturally sensitive care to injured and unwell patients on the ward.

Collected patient specimens and transported to the lab for processing.

Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.

Liaised with pharmacy staff to confirm medication orders and availability.



Education

GCSEs - English C

Bolton College
Bolton
09.2015 - 06.2016

GCSEs - science B

Bolton College
Bolton
09.2015 - 06.2016

GCSEs - Maths C

Bolton College
Bolton
09.2016 - 06.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Nursing and Midwifery

Bolton College
Bolton
09.2016 - 06.2017

Degree Health and Social care -

University of Salford
Salford
09.2017 - 09.2021

Skills

  • Knowledge of nhs systems
  • Preventative healthcare
  • Communicating with non-verbal patients
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Adhering to patient confidentiality
  • Palliative care experience
  • Catheter management
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Basic life support
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient observations
  • Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
  • Disability support
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Confidential record management

Timeline

Healthcare support worker

Cunane residence
05.2021 - 02.2024

Aspirant Nurse/Band 4

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
03.2020 - 02.2021

Student Nurse/Health care Assistant

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
09.2017 - 03.2020

Degree Health and Social care -

University of Salford
09.2017 - 09.2021

GCSEs - Maths C

Bolton College
09.2016 - 06.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Nursing and Midwifery

Bolton College
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English C

Bolton College
09.2015 - 06.2016

GCSEs - science B

Bolton College
09.2015 - 06.2016
Avril Clegg