BURCU GUNES
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Motivated individual with 1+ years of experience in creating functional and responsive front-end and back-end applications. Entry-level software developer with a background in healthcare, skilled in developing personal projects through self-learning and coding courses. Demonstrates strong teamwork abilities, effective problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and alongside solve problems effectively, and pay close attention to detail. Committed to adopting agile methodologies and passionate about continuous improvement in software development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Maintained accurate patient records while ensuring strict data confidentiality for 2 years.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives.
- Applied analytical and communication skills to enhance patient care.
- Demonstrated reliability and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
Registered Nurse
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkiye
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Provided hands-on guidance and support to nursing interns throughout 6 years of clinical experience.
- Managed complex documentation and ensured compliance with data standards.
- Coordinated with medical teams to deliver quality care and improve workflows.
- Developed resilience, leadership, and adaptability in demanding clinical settings.
Education
BCS Accredited Level 4 Certification - Full Stack Web Development
Step8up Academy
Surrey,England 09.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Sinop University Faculty Of Health Sciences
Sinop, Turkiye 09.2012 - 07.2016
Skills
- Nodejs
- Express
- React
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS, Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS
- Python programming
- RESTful API integration
- Database management (SQL and NoSQL)
- ORM
- Version control with Git
- Technical documentation
Certification
- JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures - freeCodeCamp
- Responsive Web Design Developer Certification - freeCodeCamp
- Python and Apps Certification Code First Girls
- Data & SQL Certification-Code First Girls with Aviva
Projects
Meme Social Blog
- Collaborated in a 4-person team to develop a full-stack social blogging platform for sharing and viewing memes.
- Built with React, Node.js, Express.js, MySQL, Sequelize ORM, and Passport.js.
- Implemented user authentication, CRUD operations for posts, likes, comments, search, tags, and responsive UI.
- Managed client-server architecture and session handling.
Book Tracker
- Developed a book management web application for tracking reading progress.
- Built using React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Python (FastAPI), and MongoDB.
- Enabled users to add, edit, and delete books with details such as title, author, and category.
Stress Flow
- Developed a React-based wellness application focused on stress assessment, mood tracking, and wellbeing tips.
- Built with React, Tailwind CSS, Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and MUI.
- Implemented a 10-question stress assessment for immediate or logged-in users.
Blog Application
- Developed a full-stack blog application using user authentication, blog post management, and CRUD operations.
- Built using Node.js, Express.js, MySQL, Sequelize ORM, JWT, bcrypt, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Implemented secure user registration, login, and password hashing with full CRUD functionality for blog posts.
Timeline
BCS Accredited Level 4 Certification - Full Stack Web Development
Step8up Academy
09.2025 - 12.2025
Health Care Assistant
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Sinop University Faculty Of Health Sciences
09.2012 - 07.2016