Isabelle Goodchild

• Performing daily clinical observations, recording vital signs for patient progress as well as recording medical data accurately and securely.
• Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Observed patient condition closely, reporting changes or concerns.
• Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
• Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
• Built caring, supportive relationships with patients whilst focusing on person centred care and needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem
• Worked closely with nurses and other clinicians and maintained high levels of communication.

Over the past 3 years I have developed a better level of communication and confident decision making skills. I have also learned how to effectively work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
• Created special menus for events with ingredients and recipes.
• Presented dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
• Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
• Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
• Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.

During my years of working as a cook I have been able to prove my confidence in mentoring and attention to important detail which lead to me training new starters on the role and becoming a supervisor

• Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level; used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• Cleaned and treated patient wounds
• Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
• Built positive rapport with patients, staff and other students.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments and implemented these in my nursing
• Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health care plans for patients
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.

I completed multiple placements along the past 3 years on different wards alongside university-based learning where I worked three 12 hour shifts a week- this helped me gain experience and confidence in my nursing abilities.