Holly Johnston
Bolton,Greater Manchester
Summary
A registered nursing associate with extensive experience of working within a patient centered, clinically based service. With a background in health promotion and experience of working with individuals to improve health, lifestyle and disease prevention.
I have a high academic attainment in health and exercise related courses and an in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Along with a proven ability to work within all local and national standards and guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Nursing Associate
Northern Care Allience
Salford, Greater Manchester
03.2020 - Current
- I work as part of the MDT to deliver patient centered care and rehabilitation to patients suffering life altering injuries.
- Within this role I support the nursing staff to deliver all aspects of patient care and support, along with the therapy team to deliver rehabilitation programs.
- I am accountable for all care I deliver. I undertake extensive record keeping to ensure trust and national standards are met.
- I support patients recovery, both physically and psychologically.
- I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
Exercise Assistant in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Northern Care Alliance
Salford, Greater Manchester
06.2016 - 03.2020
- I worked as part of the MDT to deliver a course of exercise and education to clients with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Ensuring that all local and national standard were adhered to.
- I ensured that clients had access to relevant educational material including leaflets, guides and online recourses.
- I delivered education sessions to clients based on exercise, diet and lifestyle.
- I supported clients through 1:1 and group sessions to achieve their rehabilitation goals and regain their confidence.
- My role covered both the educational teaching of diet, lifestyle and risk and the practical teaching and monitoring of safe exercise for clients on the rehabilitation program. Including undertaking functional exercise testing.
- I conducted physical and psychological measurement such as BMI and HADS questionnaire scores and using these to create a goal focused lifestyle programme with regular check in points.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate
University of Salford
Salford 09.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sports Studies
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool 09.2009 - 08.2012
Skills
- Proficiency in multiple healthcare software packages including, medisec, patient centre and EPR
- Proficiency in multiple Microsoft office packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills and extensive experience in holding difficult discussions in a 1:1 patient setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to work effectively within an MDT as well as outside agencies
- Extensive experience of undertaking physiological and psychological measurements
- Extensive experience at developing individual care plans, giving health and lifestyle advice and supporting positive changes
Affiliations
- I have a passion for fitness and wellbeing and spend my free time hiking, at the gym or making healthy meal plans for my family.
Certification
Active registration status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Sage and Thyme communication course.
BACPR, REPs level 4 exercise instructor.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing Associate
University of Salford
09.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nursing Associate
Northern Care Allience
03.2020 - Current
Exercise Assistant in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Northern Care Alliance
06.2016 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sports Studies
Liverpool Hope University
09.2009 - 08.2012
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