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Emma Hargreaves
Stoke on Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Care Assistant with extensive experience at UHNM Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, infection control, and wound care management. Demonstrates strong communication skills and emotional support, ensuring high-quality patient care and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Adept at assisting with personal hygiene, mobility issues, and end-of-life care. Committed to professional development and advocating for patient needs to promote person-centred care approaches. Third year student nurse, aiming to complete by September 2026.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Care Assistant
UHNM Royal Stoke Hospital
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level as part of physical assessments.
- Briefed head nurse and attending physicians on each patient's symptoms, condition and development.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs.
- Provided high-quality patient care, including washing, dressing, and assisting with personal hygiene to maintain dignity.
- Lifted and assisted patients to help with mobility problems.
- Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs.
- Preserved patients' privacy, dignity and safety during work activities to maintain patient trust.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, using hoists and support techniques to prevent injuries.
- Turned and adjusted position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores.
- Assisted in wound care management, following strict protocols to aid healing and prevent infection.
- Conducted regular checks on patients during night shifts to ensure safety and respond to needs promptly.
- Supported registered nurses with the preparation of patients for surgery, ensuring comfort and compliance with instructions.
- Observed patients' conditions and responses to treatment, reporting sudden changes to health professionals for advice.
- Implemented infection control procedures rigorously to minimise risk of cross-contamination.
- Prepared and served meals, paying careful attention to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals to improve care coordination.
- Dispensed first-aid treatment during emergencies, helping to save people's lives.
- Calculated food and liquid intake and recorded vital statistics on database for patient monitoring.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their families.
- Provided support to patients undergoing diagnostic tests, explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Liaised with nurses and doctors to discuss plans of care for patients.
- Participated in professional development workshops to update skills and knowledge in patient care techniques.
- Supported patients, families and carers after receipt of unwelcome news or life-changing diagnoses.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences during team discussions, promoting person-centred care approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Adult)
University of Staffordshire
Stoke on Trent01-2026
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing
Stoke on Trent College
Stoke on Trent01-2020
GCSEs - Maths, English Language and English Literature
Stoke on Trent College
Stoke on Trent01-2018
NVQ Level 2 - Adult Care
Newcastle College
Newcastle-under-Lyme01-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Healthcare teamwork
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Wound care management
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Positive attitude
- Healthcare support
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Personal care
- Collecting vital signs
- Quality patient care
- Bathing and personal hygiene
- Emotional patient support
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Recording vital signs
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Basic life support
- Monitoring fluids
- Helping with medication
- Infection control techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Time management in healthcare
- Decision making
- End-Of-Life care understanding
- Responding to emergencies
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Active listening
- Data Entry
- Blood sample collection
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Compassionate care
- Care planning
- Empathy towards patients
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Oral hygiene assistance
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Safeguarding vulnerable individuals
- Medication administration accuracy
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Self-motivation
Interests
Timeline
Nursing Care Assistant
UHNM Royal Stoke Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Adult)
University of Staffordshire
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing
Stoke on Trent College
GCSEs - Maths, English Language and English Literature
Stoke on Trent College
NVQ Level 2 - Adult Care
Newcastle College