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Claire Lyons

Claire Lyons

Durham

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong client-centred approach, demonstrating a non-judgemental attitude and exceptional empathy and listening skills. Committed to fostering positive client relationships and delivering high-quality support. Career goals include further enhancing expertise in client-focused roles to facilitate positive outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director/Owner Coffee House

Clacey's Ltd.
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
07.2019 - 11.2024
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
  • Championed change initiatives within the organisation for streamlined operations.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
  • Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.

Phlebotomist

Chasleton Medical Group
Durham, Durham
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Organised daily schedule efficiently, prioritising urgent samples.
  • Collaborated closely with medical team for seamless patient care.
  • Maintained strict adherence to health regulations in all tasks, ensuring patient safety.
  • Collected blood samples, selecting appropriate vacutainer tubes, syringes and needles for collection.
  • Respected confidentiality and privacy, keeping all personal and health data secure.

Midwife

NHS Professionals
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
09.2014 - 12.2018
  • Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
  • Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
  • Developed individualised care plans by thorough assessment of patients' needs and concerns.
  • Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
  • Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.

Education

Foundation degree - Integrative Counselling

New College Durham
Durham
09/2024 -

NCFE Level 3 Diploma - Counselling

New College Durham
Durham
01/2024 - 06/2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery

University of Northampton
Northampton
04/2008 - 04/2011

GCE - English Language

34 AEC, Rheindahlen, Germany.
BFPO 40.
04/2008 - 04/2011

GCSEs - Maths

Hohne education centre
BFPO 30
09/1996 - 12/1998

ENB award - Death & Dying

The Open University
Milton Keynes
01/2003 - 12/2003

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Hill walking
  • Crafts

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Chasleton Medical Group
01.2022 - 11.2022

Director/Owner Coffee House

Clacey's Ltd.
07.2019 - 11.2024

Midwife

NHS Professionals
09.2014 - 12.2018

Foundation degree - Integrative Counselling

New College Durham
09/2024 -

NCFE Level 3 Diploma - Counselling

New College Durham
01/2024 - 06/2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery

University of Northampton
04/2008 - 04/2011

GCE - English Language

34 AEC, Rheindahlen, Germany.
04/2008 - 04/2011

GCSEs - Maths

Hohne education centre
09/1996 - 12/1998

ENB award - Death & Dying

The Open University
01/2003 - 12/2003
Claire Lyons