Emily Griffin
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience in delivering person-centred care. Skilled in communication, safeguarding, and care planning within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing individuals' wellbeing and safety through effective support and relationship-building with patients, families, and colleagues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered Nurse (Bank staff)
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast, Ards and North Down
2024.04 - Current
- Worked in busy NHS hospital on general medical and surgical wards, providing high-quality patient care.
- Adapted to various departments, demonstrating clinical competency and professionalism in diverse settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings, enhancing holistic patient wellness.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in the care process.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within the department.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of the latest advancements in the healthcare industry.
Registered Nurse
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast
2024.01 - 2025.11
- Delivered safe, effective patient care timely while demonstrating empathy, compassion, and humility.
- Managing critically unwell and deteriorating patients while delegating appropriately to provide holistic care
- Working as a fire warden within an acute medical setting, risk assessing, planning and educating peers of health and safety protocols
- Completing post-grad module in End of life and palliative care, displaying interest in continuous learning
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care; eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Worked flexible night and day shifts to meet staffing needs, demonstrating flexibility
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Upheld strict infection control standards during ward duties, minimising cross-contamination risks.
Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3)
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust-Dundonald
2022.04 - 2024.01
- Providing quality patient care, with respect for dignity, privacy and diversity
- Maintaining hygiene and infection control standards, demonstrating attention to detail
- Managed inventory organisation in the storage area, ensuring efficient access to supplies, data management and record keeping
- Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring early detection of potential health issues.
- Assisted in transporting patients safely around the hospital for various appointments.
- Facilitated meal preparation and feeding for malnourished patients, improving their overall health condition.
- Managed proper waste disposal within the ward, maintaining a sanitary environment.
Assistant Youth Leader
Rosario Youth Centre-Belfast
Belfast, Down
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Working with young people to support their social, personal and emotional development showcasing adaptability
- Co-coordinating group sessions in cross-community, sexual health and Girls support group demonstrating leadership and confidence
- Organised fundraising activities to support community and charity events
- Safeguarded the welfare of participants by adhering to child protection policies.
- Provided pastoral care to ensure emotional well-being of all attendees.
- Worked closely with parents, helping to address individual needs of their children.
Education
Bachelor's - Adult Nursing
Queens University
Belfast 2020.09 - 2023.07
Level 7 (Postgraduate module) - End of life and Palliative Care
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast /2024 - /2024
Skills
- Palliative care knowledge
- Patient assessment
- Care planning proficiency
- Oncology experience
- Geriatric care knowledge
- Advanced life support
- Surgical pre-operation preparation
- Clinical systems software
- Prioritising patient needs
- STD care counselling
Certification
- RSA Certified December 2025
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Pin 2024 to 2027
Volunteering work
- Out to Sea Split, 2023, Promotional role, planning, marketing and executing social events, negotiating costs, customer satisfaction
- Finding Hope Romania, 2024, Cleaning and house keeping within a children's home and community outreach programs in deprived areas
- Trip'n Seaside hostel Himare, 2025, Housekeeping, coordinating and hosting boat tour, promoting services and facilities, working within an international team
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Bank staff)
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
2024.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
2024.01 - 2025.11
Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3)
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust-Dundonald
2022.04 - 2024.01
Assistant Youth Leader
Rosario Youth Centre-Belfast
2021.08 - 2022.12
Bachelor's - Adult Nursing
Queens University
2020.09 - 2023.07
Level 7 (Postgraduate module) - End of life and Palliative Care
Queen's University Belfast
/2024 - /2024