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Dawn Gunner

Guildford,Surrey

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care, including diabetes management, wound dressing, and paediatric care. Proficient in using medical software and adhering to NHS policies, ensuring discretion and confidentiality. Skilled in communicating with dementia patients, respecting cultural differences, and providing end-of-life care with sensitivity. Adept at multitasking under pressure, handling distressed patients, and supporting family members. Committed to infection control procedures and safeguarding knowledge to maintain patient dignity and safety. Career goal: To continue enhancing patient care through advanced clinical practices and compassionate support.

Proactive finance professional with strong analytical and organisational skills. Capable of managing financial records and assisting with budget preparation. Ready to contribute to financial accuracy and operational success.

Experienced Finance Assistant with knack for streamlining processes and enhancing financial accuracy. Boosted departmental efficiency by implementing new invoicing procedures and reducing discrepancies. Known for exceptional teamwork and delivering projects on time.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Assistant

Aura Veterinary referral hospital
Guildford, Surrey
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information as part of ethical work conduct.
  • Performed general administrative tasks, enhancing overall departmental productivity.
  • Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.
  • Organised financial documents for easy access and retrieval during audits.
  • Contributed to team meetings for the development of finance strategies and plans.
  • Face to face with clients for approval of policies for ongoing treatment.
  • Chasing insurance companies for claims.
  • Ensure invoices are closed for discharge.

Senior health care assistant

The villages medical centre
Woking, Surrey
08.2017 - 10.2022
  • Conducted risk assessments, increased safety measures.
  • Monitored vital signs for accurate health records.
  • Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being.
  • Upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
  • Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
  • Strengthened team efficiency with clear, timely communication.
  • Complied with regulations and policies; upheld high standard of care.
  • Liaise and communicate with other member's of staff.
  • Phlebotomist
  • immunisations
  • Full health checks including diabetes
  • Monthly drug stock check levels for ordering and out of date




Senior health care assistant

Procare
Guildford, surrey
01.2020 - 08.2022

Phlebotomist

Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments

enhancing care and continuity between support teams

full health checks

Liaise and communication with other members of staff.

Worked in several GP practices to allow out of hours appointments

Worked out of hours

Private Nurse

INUVI
Wokingham
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status
  • Private medicals for customers seeking new life insurance policies
  • Blood taking
  • Blood pressure
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Urine samples

Ambulance Technician

South East Coast Ambulance Service
Guildford, Surrey
06.2013 - 09.2017
  • Conveyed clear and concise handovers to hospital staff upon arrival; facilitated continuity of care.
  • Stabilised patients with critical injuries to prevent further harm.
  • Assessed patients' conditions accurately for appropriate treatment.
  • Implemented medical procedures effectively for improved health outcomes.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
  • Liaised with hospital staff, ensuring seamless transfer of patient information.
  • Assisted paramedics in advanced life support procedures, enhancing survival rates.
  • Transported patients safely to hospital, reducing distress and discomfort during transit.
  • Administered first aid treatments, resulting in immediate pain relief for patients.
  • Maintained clean and functional ambulance to ensure patient safety.

Education

mental health course -

St Johns Ambulance
guildford

IHCD B tech level 3 -

South East Coast Ambulance
Surrey
07.1999 - 11.1999

Skills

  • Customer orientation
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Allocation of payments
  • Use of medical software
  • Diabetes management techniques
  • Patient dignity preservation
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • Knowledge of nhs policies
  • Respecting cultural differences
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Wound dressing expertise
  • Paediatric care experience
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Elderly care proficiency
  • Supporting family members
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity
  • Handling distressed patients
  • Patient care
  • Palliative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Pain management
  • CPR certification
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Patient education
  • Clinical record-keeping
  • Domiciliary phlebotomy
  • Emergency response training
  • Infection control procedures
  • Taking blood samples
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Dementia awareness

Affiliations

  • Grandmother with 5 grandchildren, two dogs which i walk twice a day. Gardening.

Timeline

Finance Assistant

Aura Veterinary referral hospital
11.2022 - Current

Private Nurse

INUVI
02.2020 - 02.2022

Senior health care assistant

Procare
01.2020 - 08.2022

Senior health care assistant

The villages medical centre
08.2017 - 10.2022

Ambulance Technician

South East Coast Ambulance Service
06.2013 - 09.2017

IHCD B tech level 3 -

South East Coast Ambulance
07.1999 - 11.1999

mental health course -

St Johns Ambulance
Dawn Gunner