Joanne Dow

Personal Profile

Dedicated and compassionate health care professional with extensive experience in Cardiology Respiratory Field. Known for excellent patient care, team work and attention to detail. Strong clinical background.with strong communication skills. Seeking to continue contributing high quality care and team success.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cardiac Physiologist

Prince Phillip Hospital 2015 to Present

Perform 12 lead ECG

Ambulatory heart monitors and analysed and blood pressure monitors

Stress Exercise tests

Diagnostic invasive Angiograms

Bristol NHS Trust Southmead Hospital

Cardiac physiologist 2005 - 2015

Duties same as above

Derby Royal Infirmary 2000 - 2005

Cardiac physiologist duties same as above

Singleton Hospital Swansea 1997- 2000

Assistant cardiac officer / Student cardiac physiologist

Swansea University Qualified

SKILLS

ECG and Cardiac monitoring procedures

Patient care and communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Stock control and organisation

Problem solving and adaption

EXPERIENCE

I have maintained standards of clinical and patient care within my role in cardiology department.

Within my role i have worked closely with in the team of clinical

cardiology physiologist.

As well as working within a clinical team i also work independently

with my own patient list. Perform Diagnostic Angiograms, Exercise tolerance test , Blood pressure test, 24 hour ambulatory and analyse , 12 lead ECG one stop clinics and also in wards and department within the hospital. This includes AMAU dealing with acute unstable events.

When dealing with outpatients, I am often the first point of contact and i feel able to communicate well, explain the test and able to put them at their ease.

In addition to patient care, i am experienced in ensuring the highest standard of maintaining a clean and safe environment in the department. This includes preparing the clinical area prior during post procedure.

Served from 1987 -1992

Served in the QARANC for 5 years. Served as a health care worker in UK Military Hospitals also based in Germany and serves in the Gulf war 1991 field hospital.

My duties included working providing patient care to Soldiers and civilians hospital environment and field hospital. Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting , showering feeding, maintaining sensitive to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout

Serving through the armed forces shaped my life through experience i have Qualities of good team player , good communication skills and being very resilient.