Ethel Gwazemba
Warfield, Bracknell
Summary
Personal Attributes A reliable consciences worker who can work on her own initiative or as part of a group. Very competent, organised plus enthusiastic and motivated with an approachable and friendly manner. An appreciation of difference and diversity in communities with a willingness to help support people irrespective of their background. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
camp counsellor
Camp America
Washington DC
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with staff to achieve safe programme delivery.
- Acted professionally and responsibly to demonstrate core camp values.
- Maintained positive camp experiences through compassionate holistic support.
- Set up group activities with thorough risk assessments.
- Built relationships with campers and staff through excellent communication.
- Developed fun, educational wilderness activities, helping campers to foster appreciation for nature.
- Supervised campfire activities for minimised risk.
- Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
- Modelled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
Staff nurse
Broadmoor
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 15 patients per shift.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Healthcare assistant
Frimley Park Hospital
Frimley, Surrey
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Age UK and Bolton Council
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Work as a team on the take a sit project in Tonge
- Socialised with the community to getting insight on what the local community need especially the elderly.
support worker
Lifeways
Bolton
01.2016 - 01.2018
- As a, providing care, deliver medication plus take out clients in the community to carry fourth day to day tasks
- Responsible for client’s cash.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Shelter
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Worked with man that just came out of prison and are trying to get back in society
- Helped them to open bank accounts and be on top of their bills plus day to days’ tasks like appointments.
Bartender
Courtney’s Bar
Bolton
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Cash handling was the main one plus good communication skills when talking to customers.
- Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
- Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
- Achieved consistently high sales averages by constantly upselling guests on premium liquors.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
Support worker
Heathcote’s
Leicester
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
crew member
McDonalds
Leicester
01.2011 - 01.2013
- As a, mostly it was cash handling and communicating with customers and getting the right order to the right person.
- Prepared food and beverages within target timeframes.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
- Ran orders from kitchen to dining areas.
- Trained in food safety and hygiene practices.
- Attended to customers with friendly and accurate service.
- Learned all tasks required quickly to maximise performance.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment.
Education
BS - Mental Health Nursing
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey 09.2019 - 11.2022
BA honours - Community and Neighbourhood Studies
Bolton University
09.2014 - 06.2018
Diploma - Health and Social Care, Maths
Leicester College
09.2012 - 08.2014
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
Easthampstead Park School
BRACKNELL 01.2009 - 07.2010
Skills
- Complex medical care
- Patient health education
- Caseload management
- Medication administration
- Outstanding patient care
- Acute care expertise
- Exceptional communicator
- Clinical understanding
- Patient interventions
- Patient record management
- Weight loss advising
- Data confidentiality
- Band 5 registered
- Medication storage and disposal
- Infection Prevention and Control
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Staff nurse
Broadmoor
01.2022 - Current
BS - Mental Health Nursing
University of Surrey
09.2019 - 11.2022
Healthcare assistant
Frimley Park Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Age UK and Bolton Council
01.2017 - 01.2018
camp counsellor
Camp America
04.2016 - 08.2016
support worker
Lifeways
01.2016 - 01.2018
Shelter
01.2016 - 01.2016
BA honours - Community and Neighbourhood Studies
Bolton University
09.2014 - 06.2018
Bartender
Courtney’s Bar
01.2014 - 01.2016
Support worker
Heathcote’s
01.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma - Health and Social Care, Maths
Leicester College
09.2012 - 08.2014
crew member
McDonalds
01.2011 - 01.2013
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
Easthampstead Park School
01.2009 - 07.2010
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