Camilla (Millie) Bird
Linton,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with four years experience working with older adults in both residential and healthcare settings, with a genuine passion for dementia. Experienced in nursing protocols adherence, supporting CQC compliance, leadership and mentoring passion and abilities and a genuine commitment to drive positive outcomes, provide the best possible standard of care in a supportive and productive environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager-Denbigh Ward
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
2023.09 - Current
- Supported ward manager with daily operations including staff rotas, sickness absence, and shift allocations.
- Supervised nursing team and students, providing guidance and support.
- Assisted in CQC and legal compliance through completion of audits to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Facilitated safeguarding investigations and incident reporting procedures.
- Maintained accurate care plans, risk assessments, and clinical records.
- Promoted a culture of respect, dignity and advocacy within the ward, promoting a high standard of care for our patients.
Band 5 Mental Health Nurse-Willow Ward
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation
Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
2022.07 - 2023.09
- Completed Nursing Preceptorship
- Developed confidence and in communication skills, participating in handovers, ward rounds and clinical meetings.
- Key Worker responsibilities- assessing and implementing person centred care and keeping up to date care plans and risk assessments.
- Led admissions and discharges, working collaboratively with the MDT in the best interest of the patients.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Supervised students during placements as well as healthcare assistants on a monthly basis.
- Worked within the team to ensure a high standard of patient safety and care on the ward.
Health care assistant
Cambridge and Peterbourough NHS Foundation Trust
Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
2018.08 - 2022.08
- Assisted service users with daily living activities including personal care and nutrition as well as patient emotional needs
- Conducted therapeutic observations on patients and maintained accurate documentation.
- Supported patients in participating in ward activities and provided escort to community appointments.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance for patients and families.
- Monitored and recorded physical health observations.
- Adhered to policies such as infection control and moving and handling.
- Supported with care planning incident reporting and assisted the nurses with audits.
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Cottenham Village College
Cottenham, Cambridgeshire
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Supported students on a one-to-one basis throughout school day by implementing positive behaviour support plans.
- Adapted learning activities to enhance communication and engage students in lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers and SENCOs to assist in development of personalised education health and care plans and behaviour support plans.
- Promoted wellbeing and maintained a safe, positive learning environment.
Health care assistant
BUPA
Cottenham, Cambridgeshire
2015.09 - 2016.08
- Provided person centred care to residents living with dementia, physical disabilities and end of life care.
- Assisted with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, choice and as much independence as possible.
- Maintained accurate care records and reported any changes or concerns in residents physical or mental wellbeing.
- Encouraged positive relationships and engagement in social activities in the home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 10/2019 - 05/2022
Master of Science - Psychology
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 09/2018 - 05/2019
Master of Science - Property Management
Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester 09/2014 - 05/2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Durham University
Durham 09/2011 - 06/2014
Master of Science - Dementia
Hull University
Hull 05/2026 -
Skills
- Passion and ability to provide high quality nursing care for older adults living with dementia and complex mental and physical health conditions
- Maintain accurate documentation, contributing to clinical audits and service improvements initiatives
- Leadership skills, including staff and student supervision, mentoring and assessments
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Team management and staff rota
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager-Denbigh Ward
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
2023.09 - Current
Band 5 Mental Health Nurse-Willow Ward
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation
2022.07 - 2023.09
Health care assistant
Cambridge and Peterbourough NHS Foundation Trust
2018.08 - 2022.08
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Cottenham Village College
2017.01 - 2018.01
Health care assistant
BUPA
2015.09 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Anglia Ruskin University
10/2019 - 05/2022
Master of Science - Psychology
Anglia Ruskin University
09/2018 - 05/2019
Master of Science - Property Management
Royal Agricultural University
09/2014 - 05/2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Durham University
09/2011 - 06/2014
Master of Science - Dementia
Hull University
05/2026 -