Eimear Mcbride

During my role as an Echo support worker in the cardiac ultrasound department, i provided assistance to doctors and clinical physiology staff. My responsibilities included preparing patients for procedures, monitoring observations, assisting with ECGs when required, and providing post-procedure care,which involved handing over information to multi-disciplinary teams. On a daily basis, aside from procedures, I was also responsible for admission duties, which involved scheduling appointments for patients and ensuring they adhered to pre-procedure guidelines,such as discontinuing any necessary medications.

Throughout all of these tasks, i took on the significant responsibility of adopting a patient centred approach. This involved not only ensuring patients were comfortable but also providing emotional support. It was my responsibility to care for the physical well-being while also ensuring they received the emotional support they needed.

In this role, i worked across various hospital facilities, including Antrim Area Hospital and Holywell Hospital, as well as different healthcare providers such as nursing homes, adult centres, and assisted living facilities. I delivered comprehensive patient care, which included personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility support, and emotional support.

Ensuring the comfort and dignity of the services users. additionally, I maintain accurate and confidential records of patient care.