Hannah Cole
Basingstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, combined with solid foundation in healthcare principles. Possesses key transferable skills in teamwork and patient care, ensuring high-quality support in clinical settings. Committed to making positive impact in the job role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Student nurse
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, Lancashire
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medication for better control over patients' symptoms.
- Provided emotional support, resulting in improved patient morale.
- Ensured safe environment with regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment.
- Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.
- Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
- Collaborated closely with other nurses on the ward; fostered a supportive work environment conducive for swift patient recovery times.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols during all clinical procedures; minimised cross-contamination risks significantly.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, promoting independence where possible.
- Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
- Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
Medicine counter assistant
Tesco Pharmacy
Basingstoke, Hampshire
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Achieved better store organisation through regular restocking and tidying of shelves.
- Handled cash transactions accurately for smoother checkout process.
- Checked expiry dates routinely on all stocked items, reducing waste from expired goods.
- Maintained a neat and orderly counter, ensuring an efficient work environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions, fostering trust amongst customers.
- Liaised closely with pharmacists to provide accurate medication information to customers.
- Improved patient comfort by providing helpful advice about over-the-counter medicines.
- Selected, labelled and dispensed prescriptions accurately, in line with standard operating procedures.
- Stored medicines in appropriate temperature-controlled conditions to maintain quality.
- Received incoming controlled drug supplies, storing within correct, secure locations.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organised.
- Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders.
- Confirmed patient details before dispensing medication, eliminating prescription errors.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, shop hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Maintained confidential patient records in line with data protection laws.
- Printed prescription labels with accurate patient, contents and dosage advice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2022 -
A-Levels - Access to Higher Education, Health Care
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, Hampshire 09.2021 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, Hampshire 09.2019 - 07.2021
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Aldworth School
Basingstoke, Hampshire 09.2013 - 06.2018
Skills
- Documentation compliance
- Respect for patient confidentiality
- Communication excellence
- Medication Administration
- Medication and dosage
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Professional bedside manner
- Evidence-based care
- Aseptic techniques
- Money counting
- Communication efficiency
- Cleaning procedures
- Physical storage organisation
- Organisation and prioritising
- Personal organisation
- Organisation and planning
Affiliations
- Reading
- Watching F1
- listening to music
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Student nurse
Edge Hill University
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Edge Hill University
09.2022 -
A-Levels - Access to Higher Education, Health Care
Basingstoke College of Technology
09.2021 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Basingstoke College of Technology
09.2019 - 07.2021
Medicine counter assistant
Tesco Pharmacy
06.2019 - 09.2022
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Aldworth School
09.2013 - 06.2018
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