Heide Higham-Chambers
Doncaster - United Kingdom,South Yorkshire
Summary
I am 56 Year old. I am experienced in the Nursing profession working on a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit for 18 years. I took early retirement in July 2023. I became a Home support care worker in February 2024. I am sensitive and compassionate with experience in the hospital and in-home setting, delivering good quality of care to the young and the elderly. Providing and supporting quality of care to improve well being and comfort at all times. Working along side other professionals assisting and training I have built up good skills and demonstrate many strengths in a variety of ways. I have maintained high levels of care throughout my years, worked in different environments also have experience with patient support responding to emergencies and personal needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carer worker
City and County healthcare group
Doncaster - United Kingdom, Southyorkshire
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Managed and updated client records, ensuring accuracy for dependable health and wellbeing monitoring.
- Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Staff nurse band 5
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Doncaster - United Kingdom, South Yorkshire
08.2005 - 07.2023
- Worked on an Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
- Worked with a high number of professionals ,delivering high quality of care.
- Assisted with the treatments, management of care and specialist care.
- Worked closely with other nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nurse
Manvers University
Doncaster 03.2002 - 07.2005
Skills
- Elderly care
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Disability care
- Mobility assistance
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Basic life support
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient risk assessment
Timeline
Carer worker
City and County healthcare group
02.2024 - Current
Staff nurse band 5
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
08.2005 - 07.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Nurse
Manvers University
03.2002 - 07.2005
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