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Registered Nurse

Elyse Barker

swan house care home
Cannock,Staffordshire
7
Years of experience

Dedicated healthcare professional, recently qualified as a nurse that has gained skills and knowledge in cardiac life support, clinical assessment, and elderly care. Skilled in patient safety protocols, wound care, infection control, and medication management. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Work history

Newly qualified nurse

2 Months
university of wolverhampton | Walsall, west midlands | 2026.09 - Current
  • Recently qualified as a registered nurse, seeking to expand my nursing skills further.
  • With a combined experience of seven years in health care settings which entail working alongside nurses, has allowed to gain high quality compassionate care, alongside making a positive impact on people's lives.
  • Confident in wound care, observations, vital signs, working under pressure, recognising concerns, medication, as well as supporting patients with everyday needs.
  • Following the NMC at all times within my role as a nurse, ensuring each individual within my care is provided with dignity and respect, that the care they receive is fair non judgemental alongside ensuring the patients are listened to, safe and feel supported whilst maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Care assistant

7 Years 7 Months
swan house care home | Willenhall, Walsall | 2019.04 - Current
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
  • Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
  • Assisted patients with personal care tasks, ensuring their hygiene and comfort., promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Maintained a safe and secure environment for residents by following safety protocols. for the residents within my care.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.

Student nurse

2 Years 11 Months
University of Wolverhampton | Walsall | 2023.09 - 2026.08
  • Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures for successful operations.
  • Performed wound dressings, reducing risk of infection as well as further complications arising.
  • gained skills from different healthcare settings such as, medical, community, surgical.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.
  • Demonstrated empathetic understanding towards patients' families; facilitated effective communication and the progression of patients’ conditions.
  • Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
  • Completed shifts alongside university course work.
  • maintained NMC within my role as a student nurse.

KFC team member

2 Years 2 Months
Kfc | Bloxwich, Walsall | 2018.04 - 2020.06
  • Worked fast and accurately to meet customer needs and service goals.
  • Took cash and card payment at checkout, providing correct change and receipts when requested.
  • Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
  • Took orders at counter and drive-through with clear communication and professionalism.
  • worked effectively as a team member and individually.

Education

GCSEs - English

Willenhall e-act academy | Walsall

grade 5 in English literature and language.

Diploma of Higher Education

Access to HE in midwifey | Walsall | 09/2021 - /2023

Functional Skills - Mathematics

University of Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton | 08/2023 - 09/2023

Skills

Advanced cardiac life support
BLS certification
Clinical assessment
Elderly care Patient safety protocol with healthcare teams competencies
Wound dressing
Chronic wound care
Infection prevention and control
Falls risk identification
Medication management
Co-management of medication
Patient safety
Elderly care
Adult care
Complex care
24-hour nursing home care
CoManagement of medication usenity nursing
Patient education
Public health education
Patient advocacy
Quality improvement
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Collaboration with healthcare teams
Accurate record-keeping
Risk Management
Ethics understanding
Emotional resilience
Compassionate care
Excellent time management
Patient education
BLS certification
Catheter care
Anaesthetic assistance
Clinical assessment
Evidence-Based Practice
communication

Timeline

Newly qualified nurse

university of wolverhampton
2026.09 - CurrentRead More

Student nurse

University of Wolverhampton
2023.09 - 2026.08Read More

Care assistant

swan house care home
2019.04 - CurrentRead More

KFC team member

Kfc
2018.04 - 2020.06Read More

Access to HE in midwifey

Diploma of Higher Education
09/2021 - /2023Read More

University of Wolverhampton

Functional Skills from Mathematics
08/2023 - 09/2023Read More

Willenhall e-act academy

GCSEs from English
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Elyse BarkerRegistered Nurse