DAISY KYNASTON
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in vaccination, wound management, PGDs and autonomous clinics. Demonstrates strong team leadership and effective presentation delivery skills, ensuring calm under pressure in high-stakes environments. Proficient in NHS health checks, smoking cessation, force preparation and ever expanding my clinical portfolio. Committed to advancing military health through innovative solutions and continuous learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Primary Healthcare Placement
RNAS Culdrose
2026.03 - 2026.09
- Delivered patient-centred care in busy defence primary healthcare setting daily.
- Managed acute and chronic health conditions for service personnel.
- Delivered health promotion and preventative healthcare interventions across clinic populations.
- Built occupational and military healthcare capability through continual learning.
- Supported vaccination programmes and led smoking cessation support initiatives.
- Conducted HTN Audit and subsequent QIP.
- L2 DONC Complete - standfast DMCIP deployed.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall
2025.07 - 2026.02
- Delivered nursing care to injured and ill service personnel during rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to rebuild independence and restore daily function.
- Provided health education and supported patient-centred rehabilitation goals and wellbeing.
Staff Nurse (Preceptorship)
Ward 726 Hepatobiliary & Liver Surgery
2025.01 - 2025.07
- Delivered high-quality care to patients undergoing complex liver and hepatobiliary surgery.
- Developed competence in post-operative management and recognition of deteriorating patients.
- Supported patients and families throughout complex treatment pathways.
- Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute environment.
Student Nurse
Royal Navy
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Completed BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and built strong clinical foundations daily (Highest Grade in Military Cohort)
- Carried out placements across acute rehabilitation and community settings.
- Balanced military commitments with academic and clinical training requirements.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
BCU
BirminghamLevel 7 Award - Coaching and Supervising in Healthcare
BCU
Level 7 Award - Discovering a Career in General Practice Nursing
University of Cumbria
Skills
Vaccination - Yellow Fever E learning (Virtual Classroom SEP 26)
Wound management
Team leadership
Clinical sampling techniques
Travel health
Health assessments for over 40s
Smoking Cessation Practictioner
Effective presentation delivery
ASER
DMICP
Calm under pressure
DEFENCE CONTRIBUTION & LEADERSHIP
Throughout my career I have actively sought opportunities beyond my immediate clinical role, pursuing postgraduate education, representing Defence Healthcare at senior-level conferences and promoting health and wellbeing through both professional practice and personal example. I am committed to continuous learning and aspire to make a meaningful contribution to Defence Healthcare through leadership, innovation and a proactive approach to patient care.
WELLBEING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
I am a strong advocate for wellbeing and believe healthcare professionals should actively embody the healthy behaviours they promote. Outside of nursing, I am passionate about fitness, strength training and maintaining an active lifestyle. I enjoy reading, leadership and personal development and continually seek opportunities for self-improvement. I am particularly interested in creating initiatives that bring people together through fitness, education and shared learning. In future appointments I hope to contribute to wellbeing programmes, lead physical training activities and establish opportunities such as workplace book clubs that encourage personal growth, resilience and team cohesion.
CAREER ASPIRATIONS
Through clinical excellence, leadership and health promotion, I aim to improve the health, wellbeing and operational readiness of Service Personnel. My ambition is to develop as a specialist Primary Healthcare Nurse within Defence Healthcare and become a recognised advocate for preventative healthcare, wellbeing and professional development. My then aim is to promote and teach the new generation of medical personel across the military setting.
Certification
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Safeguarding Children and Adult Level 3
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Competent (Ongoing)
- Smoking Cessation Advisor
- Military Circuit Training Leader (CTL)
- DPHC Induction
- 100% Mil Mandatory Training
- Defence Health and Wellbeing Advisor Course (Awaiting Confirmation)
Affiliations
- Sports
- Reading - want to start a base book club
- Gym - RN Crossfit, Keltx
Accomplishments
- Selected to represent DMRC Stanford Hall at the Chief Nursing Officer (Army) Conference.
- Top of Academic Cohort in Bsc Adult Nursing
- CO's commendation DMRC
- Presented to senior Defence healthcare leaders including Brigadier-level officers.
- Level 7 Award in Coaching and Supervising in Healthcare.
- Level 7 Discovering a Career in General Practice Nursing (awaiting results).
- Military Circuit Training Leader.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Competent.
- Smoking Cessation Advisor.
- Defence Health and Wellbeing Advisor Course (awaiting confirmation).
Timeline
Primary Healthcare Placement
RNAS Culdrose
2026.03 - 2026.09
Rehabilitation Nurse
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall
2025.07 - 2026.02
Staff Nurse (Preceptorship)
Ward 726 Hepatobiliary & Liver Surgery
2025.01 - 2025.07
Student Nurse
Royal Navy
2021.01 - 2024.01
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
BCU
Level 7 Award - Coaching and Supervising in Healthcare
BCU
Level 7 Award - Discovering a Career in General Practice Nursing
University of Cumbria