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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Beth Richardson

Beth Richardson

Thetford

Summary

I would like to start by expressing my enthusiastic interest in a newly registered nurse position. I am eager to embark on my nursing career and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Throughout my nursing education, I have acquired a solid foundation in clinical skills, evidenced-based practice, and compassionate patient care. My placements in various healthcare settings have equipped me with the necessary hands-on experience to provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.

I am deeply committed to upholding the values of professionalism, integrity, and empathy in my nursing practice. I understand the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration in promoting positive patient outcomes. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for patients, their families, and healthcare team members.

I am eager to continue my professional growth and development, where I can further enhance my clinical skills, expand my knowledge base, and contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services. I am highly adaptable, open to learning, and enthusiastic about embracing new challenges and opportunities for growth.

I am confident that my passion for nursing, combined with my strong work ethic and dedication to providing person-centred care, alongside my excellent communication skills will make me a valuable addition to your team. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to the already well-developed team and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications and experiences align with the needs of this exciting job opportunity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Youth worker

Care Focus
Stowmarket
08.2016 - 01.2019
  • Worked within high risk children’s homes taking on a role as a surrogate parent to young people between the ages of 10-16 years of age
  • Had to be extremely adaptable to my surroundings and use my excellent communication skills to enable the safest environment for myself, the young people and my team
  • Produced several types of reports including incident reports and daily log reports
  • Provided support to new staff members in the home
  • Responsible for diffusing high tension situations between young people and staff.

Support worker

Avenues Group
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Supported adults with a range of disabilities including complex brain injuries and rare muscular wasting conditions
  • Administered life dependent medication
  • Assisted in daily activities including personal care, cooking and travelling to day centers
  • Aided clients with their weekly finances
  • Responsible for writing daily reports and handing over information during shift change
  • Worked with a team of other support workers to ensure the day to day care giving was at the highest standard to allow the best quality of life for the clients
  • Worked independently to support a client in a one to one relationship using my interpersonal skills and initiative.

Live-in manager

Metro Inns Ltd. - The Dickleburgh Crown
11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Live-in position with full responsibility for the day to day running of the pub and bed and breakfast rooms
  • Responsible for the management and recruitment of all staff
  • Managed relationships with all suppliers and resolved any customer complaints
  • Responsible for all money handling on and off site, including banking every week
  • Managed the ordering of all supplies required for the pub and bed and breakfast
  • Co-ordinated and chaired regular staff meetings, reporting progress and issues back to head office when necessary.

Assistant manager

Greene King - The Fox Inn
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Led a front of house team smoothly, resolved staff, customer and equipment issues efficiently
  • Accountable for sales coordinating and the management of different sales incentives
  • Responsible for locking up, cashing up and setting the alarms at night, and also responsible for opening up and inputting all data into the computer systems in the morning when necessary
  • Delivered very high level of service to customers and ensured my team did the same.

Child minding assistant

Birches Childcare Cricklade
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted with looking after six children before and after school and three children for the whole day, aged 1-6 years
  • Responsibilities included getting the children ready for school, helping with mealtimes and personal care
  • I also helped set out and observe activities such as crafts and outside play time
  • Reported any concerns and significant developmental changes.

Live-in manager

Metro Inns Ltd. - The Victoria, Thurston
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Live-in management role for a family pub with a large beer garden and play area
  • Responsible for the day to day running of the pub including cashing up and banking; ordering; serving food and drinks to customers; managing and providing rotas to six members of staff
  • Organised events to increase revenue at the pub and managed weekly promotions
  • Managed the recruitment and training of new bar and waiting staff and organised and chaired regular staff meetings.

Live-in Pub Manager

Metro Inns Ltd. - Bennett Arms, Rougham
05.2010 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for managing the front of house including other members of staff, serving drinks to customers and cashing up and banking in this live-in role.

Live-in Pub Manager

Metro Inns Ltd. - Five Bells, Brandon
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Responsibilities included the day to day running of this pub involving serving drinks to customers, cashing up and banking, ordering of stock and managing other staff.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing -

University of Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk
09.2021 - Current
  • PENDING

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills (Level 2) Maths -

West Suffolk College
06.2021 - 06.2021

Pass

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals) -

West Suffolk College
06.2021 - 06.2021

Pass

Diploma Unit 10 Make-up – Level 2 Make-Up Artist - undefined

ITEC
06.2013 - undefined

Complete Nail Technician - undefined

BABTAC
03.2013 - undefined

Personal Licence - undefined

BIIAB
01.2012 - undefined

GCSEs - undefined

Colchester 6th Form College
Subjects: Maths (D), Media Studies (C)

GCSEs - undefined

Amberfield School, Nacton
Subjects: English Language (C), English Literature (C), Drama (B), Child Development (D)

Skills

  • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office programmes - quick to learn new computer systems
  • Work very well autonomous and in a team
  • Excellence communication skills
  • Willing to learn new skills and enhance existing skills
  • Adaptable to new environments and able to work well under pressure
  • Caring, compassionate and competent

Affiliations

  • Walking my dogs
  • Light gardening
  • Spending time with family and friends

Timeline

University of Suffolk - BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing,
09.2021 - Current
West Suffolk College - Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills (Level 2) Maths,
06.2021 - 06.2021
West Suffolk College - Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals),
06.2021 - 06.2021
Youth worker - Care Focus
08.2016 - 01.2019
Support worker - Avenues Group
09.2015 - 08.2016
Live-in manager - Metro Inns Ltd. - The Dickleburgh Crown
11.2014 - 07.2015
Assistant manager - Greene King - The Fox Inn
03.2014 - 11.2014
ITEC - Diploma Unit 10 Make-up – Level 2 Make-Up Artist,
06.2013 - undefined
Child minding assistant - Birches Childcare Cricklade
06.2013 - 01.2014
BABTAC - Complete Nail Technician,
03.2013 - undefined
Live-in manager - Metro Inns Ltd. - The Victoria, Thurston
05.2012 - 11.2012
BIIAB - Personal Licence,
01.2012 - undefined
Live-in Pub Manager - Metro Inns Ltd. - Five Bells, Brandon
09.2011 - 02.2012
Live-in Pub Manager - Metro Inns Ltd. - Bennett Arms, Rougham
05.2010 - 05.2012
Colchester 6th Form College - GCSEs,
Amberfield School, Nacton - GCSEs,
Beth Richardson