Dorcas Baxter
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in intensive care and a robust nursing background. Qualified Counsellor with strong skills in therapeutic communication and empathetic support. Proven ability to make responsive decisions and conduct holistic health evaluations. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective health strategies and support. Eager to make meaningful impact in a Functional Assessor role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 5 Agency Nurse ICU
NHS Professionals
Reading
10.2021 - Current
Delivering skilled, patient-centered care to critically ill patients in intensive care environment. Working within a multidisciplinary team, to provide safe, holistic assessment and care.
(Volunteer) ICU Bereavement Nurse
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading
02.2023 - 07.2025
Facilitated compassionate support for families and loved ones following patient death in Intensive Care Unit. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure dignified end-of-life care and manage processes related to deaths in ICU.
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading
07.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse as part of Clinical Research Doctorate
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth, England
02.2017 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Royal Bournemouth
Bournemouth
06.2016 - 02.2017
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
Bridgend / Swansea
10.2013 - 06.2016
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, Hampshire 09.2023 - 06.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Counselling Studies
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, Hampshire 09.2022 - 02.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Principles of Insensive Care Course
University of Southmapton
Southampton 09.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
University of Southampton
SouthamptonAdvanced Diploma - Nursing Studies
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2004 - 09.2007
Skills
- Registered Nurse with Intensive care expertise
- Responsive decision-making and theoretical knowledge
- Qualified Counsellor with therapeutic and empathetic communication skills
- Holistic health evaluation and assessment
Affiliations
- Running
- Social impact groups - leading a singing group for 0-18month-olds.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Basingstoke College of Technology
09.2023 - 06.2025
(Volunteer) ICU Bereavement Nurse
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
02.2023 - 07.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Counselling Studies
Basingstoke College of Technology
09.2022 - 02.2023
Band 5 Agency Nurse ICU
NHS Professionals
10.2021 - Current
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
07.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse as part of Clinical Research Doctorate
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Royal Bournemouth
06.2016 - 02.2017
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
10.2013 - 06.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Principles of Insensive Care Course
University of Southmapton
09.2009 - 04.2010
Advanced Diploma - Nursing Studies
University of Southampton
09.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
University of Southampton
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