Summary
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Work history
Education
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Clinical Placement Experience – BSc Adult Nursing
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Catherine Beatrice M Ndungu

Abingdon,OXF

Summary

I am a newly qualified Adult Nurse with a First Class Honours degree from Oxford Brookes University, due to graduate in September 2025. I have applied for my NMC registration and expect to receive my PIN by August 2025.

Over the past two years, I have worked as a Health Care Assistant with NHS Professionals, gaining valuable experience in a variety of clinical settings. Alongside my university placements, this has equipped me with a strong foundation in patient-centred care, including wound care, medication administration, continence care, nutrition, and end-of-life support.

I am passionate about delivering safe, high-quality care with empathy, compassion, and respect. I value effective communication, actively listening to patients and families, and always striving to provide clear and supportive explanations.

I enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and can also work independently when required. I am enthusiastic, dependable, and committed to the NHS values, and I am now looking forward to beginning my career as a Band 5 Staff Nurse, where I can continue developing my skills and make a positive difference in patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Health Care Assistant

NHSProfessionals
Breakspear Park, 39 Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstea, Hampshire
12.2023 - Current
  • Adapted swiftly to diverse NHS settings through NHSP assignments.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care in compliance with NHS standards and Trust protocols.
  • Managing unto 6 - 10 patient in ward.
  • Supported registered nurses and multidisciplinary teams with patient care
  • Responded flexibly to urgent shift requests, covering critical staff shortages when required
  • Maintained compliance with mandatory training e.g including infection control and basic life support.
  • Ensured high-quality documentation for effective handovers and continuity of care using EPR system and IMIS.
  • Gained clinical skills eg ECG, urine test, bladder scan, blood glucose monitoring etc
  • Managed responsibilities independently while seeking guidance in complex scenarios.

Senior Health Care Assistant

First Active 365 Limited
31 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4BD, Birmingham
07.2024 - 01.2025

Supporting residents from 24 - 30 with medication and supervising other staff in a nursing home

Supporting residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, while promoting dignity and independence.

  • Administered prescribed medications safely, monitoring residents for side effects and condition changes.
  • Led and supervised junior care staff to maintain high standards of care delivery.
  • Updated and maintained accurate care records, reporting any health changes in residents.
  • Monitored residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, escalating concerns to nursing staff promptly.
  • Built trusting relationships with residents and families, ensuring personalised care aligned with individual needs.
  • Assisted with moving and repositioning residents using safe manual handling techniques.

Senior Health Care Assistant

Cucumber Recruitment
Kimada House, 442 Flixton Rd, Urmston, Manchester , Manchester
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supported residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming while promoting independence.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and monitored residents for side effects or condition changes.
  • Managed over 24 - 30 residents in care home or nursing home.
  • Supervised junior care staff, delegating tasks to ensure consistent high standards of care.
  • Updated and maintained accurate care records, reporting changes in residents' health promptly.
  • Monitored residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, escalating concerns to nursing staff when necessary.
  • Established trusting, person-centred relationships with residents and families to meet individual needs.
  • Assisted with moving and repositioning residents using safe manual handling techniques and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
07.2022 - 07.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Access To Higher Education Diploma in Nursing

Anglia Ruskin University
Oxford
10.2021 - 07.2022

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Learn Direct
Nottingham , Nottingham
09.2017 - 06.2018

Skills

Clinical skills gained as a Student Nurse and Health Care Assistant

  • Monitoring and recording vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, Saturation
  • Administering oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications (under supervision)
  • Performing wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, and dressing changes using ANTT
  • Conducting holistic assessments including pain score nutrition using MUST tool, and pressure area risk
  • Recognising and escalating clinical deterioration using NEWS2
  • Effective use of SBAR for handovers and clinical communication
  • Supporting end-of-life care with empathy and dignity
  • Performing venepuncture and cannulation (if trained)
  • Managing enteral feeding via NG or PEG tubes
  • Catheterisation and catheter care (male and female, under supervision)
  • Recording and interpreting fluid balance and intake/output charts
  • ECG recording and basic interpretation
  • Supporting mental health assessments and safeguarding procedures
  • Promoting health education and patient independence
  • Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in planning and delivering care

Clinical Placement Experience – BSc Adult Nursing

Placement Year 1 – Adult Nursing

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology Ward
    21 November 2022 – 23 February 2023
    Total Hours: 295 hrs
  • Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
    23 February 2023 – 2 June 2023
    Total Hours: 254 hrs

Placement Year 2 – Adult Nursing

  • Blenheim Ward
    16 October 2023 – 27 February 2024
    Total Hours: 416 hrs
  • Henley, Sonning Common & Nettlebed District Nursing Team
    19 April 2024 – 9 August 2024
    Total Hours: 333 hrs

Placement Year 3 – Adult Nursing

  • Abingdon Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)
    1 October 2024 – 13 January 2025
    Total Hours: 209 hrs
  • Wenrisc Ward, Witney Community Hospital
    26 February 2025 – 6 July 2025
    Total Hours: 416 hrs

Total Clinical Hours Completed: 1855 hrs

Timeline

Senior Health Care Assistant

First Active 365 Limited
07.2024 - 01.2025

Health Care Assistant

NHSProfessionals
12.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Oxford Brookes University
07.2022 - 07.2025

Senior Health Care Assistant

Cucumber Recruitment
03.2022 - 05.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Access To Higher Education Diploma in Nursing

Anglia Ruskin University
10.2021 - 07.2022

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Learn Direct
09.2017 - 06.2018
Catherine Beatrice M Ndungu