Craig Kirkwood
Whitburn,West Lothian
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in resident assessment and care planning, medication administration, and infection prevention and control. Demonstrates exceptional communication and teamwork skills, coupled with effective time management. Proficient in patient records recording on Nourish, wound management, obtaining bloods, catheterisation, and providing clinical guidance. Proven leadership abilities enhance the delivery of high-quality care. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Unit Manager
HC1
Whitburn, West Lothian
2019.02 - Current
- Facilitated staff development programmes, increased skill set across the unit.
- Delivered high quality care to residents, this includes organising the staff teams on a daily basis
- Administered medications safely
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams
- Liaise with families
- Carried out care reviewa
- Order and receive medications
- Monitor patients and give patient care ensuring compliance with infestion control
- Manage shift coverage, breaks and handle staff shortages
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Mental Health - Nursing
Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland 2009.02 - 2013.06
Skills
Resident assessment and care planning
Medication administration
Infection prevention and control
Communication and teamwork
Time management
Patient records recording on Nourish
Wound management
Obtaining bloods
Catheterisation
Leadership skills
Clinical guidance
Timeline
Unit Manager
HC1
2019.02 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing Mental Health - Nursing
Napier University
2009.02 - 2013.06