Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
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Carrie Wemyss

Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

Hard working and warm natured fourth-year medical student with a strong foundation in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, seeking to contribute to the UEA residential community as a Senior Student Resident.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.11 - 2025.03

• Assisting patients with personal care, clinical observations and meal

times, working under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Assisting the nursing team in clinical tasks, general ward maintenance, stocking up and safety checks.

Medical Student Ambassador

The Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT)
East of England
2024.09 - 2025.09
  • Promoting ASiT as a charity to medical students and fostering interest in surgical training
  • Collaborated with surgical colleagues to deliver engaging and informative workshops, enhancing participants' skills and knowledge

NHS 111 Health Advisor

IC24
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.08 - 2024.11
  • Assisting patients with personal care, clinical observations and meal times, working under the supervision of a registered nurse
  • Assisting the nursing team in clinical tasks, general ward maintenance, stocking up and safety checks
  • Gathered critical information from callers in emergency situations, providing calm support and directing them to appropriate medical assistance
  • Adhered to strict protocols and guidelines to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination

Healthcare Assistant, Oncology and Haematology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS
2022.01 - 2024.08
  • Assisting patients with personal care, clinical observations and meal times, working under the supervision of a registered nurse
  • Supporting the patients and their relatives holistically with day to day needs while on the ward
  • Assisting the nursing team in clinical tasks, general ward maintenance, stocking up and safety checks

Care Assistant, Residential Care Home

Black Swan Residential Care Home
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
2019.09 - 2024.07
  • Supporting residents with personal care, meal times, mobility and activities of daily life

Healthcare Assistant, Accident and Emergency

Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
2020.08 - 2021.09
  • Provided compassionate care and support to patients in A&E settings
  • Collaborated with nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality patient care, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Assisting patients with personal care, clinical observations and clinical procedures such as ECG, venepuncture and cannulation

Therapy Assistant

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
2020.06 - 2020.08
  • Assisting the occupational and physiotherapist team to support patients with their mobility and safe discharge needs

Education

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

The Norwich Medical School, UEA
2020.09 - 1 2027

BA Honours Degree - Contemporary Film and Video

Manchester School of Art
2009.09 - 6 2012

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal: Active Listening, Empathy, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Crisis Intervention, Rapport Building, Non-Judgmental Approach, Group Facilitation

Problem Solving & Support: De-escalation

Techniques, Signposting to Resources, Mental Health Awareness, Confidentiality, Risk Assessment

Organisational & Administrative: Time Management,

Event Planning, Record Keeping, Report Writing, Policy Adherence

Clinical: Basic Life Support, First Aid

References

Professor Daniel Brewer - Personal Advisor - D.Brewer@uea.ac.uk

Timeline

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS
2024.11 - 2025.03

Medical Student Ambassador

The Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT)
2024.09 - 2025.09

NHS 111 Health Advisor

IC24
2024.08 - 2024.11

Healthcare Assistant, Oncology and Haematology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS
2022.01 - 2024.08

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

The Norwich Medical School, UEA
2020.09 - 1 2027

Healthcare Assistant, Accident and Emergency

Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS
2020.08 - 2021.09

Therapy Assistant

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS
2020.06 - 2020.08

Care Assistant, Residential Care Home

Black Swan Residential Care Home
2019.09 - 2024.07

BA Honours Degree - Contemporary Film and Video

Manchester School of Art
2009.09 - 6 2012
Carrie Wemyss