Fiona Henderson
Broadford,Highland
Summary
I am applying for the post of Casual Funeral Service Operative at M & D MacLeod Portree (1124) part of Dignity as I feel I have a varied range of experience within healthcare, which includes terminal care of patients and carrying out last offices of deceased patients. This is a part of my job I believe, I carry out professionally and compassionately and in a dignified manner. I enjoy working with people and having been born and brought up in the area. I have good knowledge of the local areas and cultures. All these experiences will help me to be competent and confident in the Funeral Operator Role while remaining professional and support the existing Funeral Directors and Staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
District nurse
NHS Highland
Portree, Highland
2022.01 - Current
- Trainee District Nurse: Portree and North Skye. August 2019- January 2022.
- Community Staff Nurse : Portree and North Skye. October 2017 - August 2019.
- Community Staff Nurse : Kyle and Glenelg. May 2017- October 2017
- (Bank)Community Staff Nurse: Kyle and Glenelg. Aug 2016 - May 2017
- 1 year Nurse Sabbatical to Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Gaelic College, Sleat. Isle of Skye. August 2016- May 2017.
- Community Staff Nurse: Nairn & Ardersier. June 2005- August 2016.
- Community Staff Nurse : Strontian, Lochaline and Ardnamurchan Peninsula. January 2003- June 2005.
- Registered General Nurse: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (Toxicology, Medical Receiving and Vascular surgery departments) February 2001- January 2003.
- Student Nurse: University of West of Scotland. February 1998- February 2001.
- Health Care Assistant : Highland Hospice. June 1995- February 1998.
- Receptionist/ Leisure Attendant: Inverness Leisure Centre. June 1993- June 1995.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley 2019.08 - 2022.01
Higher National Diploma - Adult Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley 1998.02 - 2001.02
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Coaching
Telford College
Edinburgh 1992.08 - 1993.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English, Craft and Design Geography
Plockton High Scool
Plockton, Highland 1986.08 - 1992.05
Skills
- Team Lead/ Caseload holder for Community Nurse Team
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Good Communicator
- Student Mentor
- Patient Advocate
- Good Time Management
- Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Good Knowledge of local areas
- Assertiveness
- Adaptability to change
- Skilled in many and various aspects of District Nursing Care- Palliative/ Terminal Care, catheter care, continence, wound care, IV therapy, Syringe pump, medication management, documentation
Affiliations
- I am a member of two Gaelic Choirs and enjoy singing
- I am an avid shinty supporter and an active director of Kinlochshiel Shinty Club
- I have a good sense of humour
- I am a board member within in award winning local radio station and have my own weekly show
Languages
Gaelic
Intermediate
Timeline
District nurse
NHS Highland
2022.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
2019.08 - 2022.01
Higher National Diploma - Adult Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
1998.02 - 2001.02
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Coaching
Telford College
1992.08 - 1993.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English, Craft and Design Geography
Plockton High Scool
1986.08 - 1992.05