Jodie Watkin

Within my time at Spectrum i have been able to gain a wide rain of skills and knowledge which has allowed me to further my career into being an Assistant Practitioner, Such as

• Collecting and taking a wide range of samples, such as bloods, swabs, sputum and faecal samples to send to lab for testing.
• Assisting patients with medication management, providing detailed information on contraindications.
• Keeping detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
• Ensuring patient charts are checked daily and record information of importance within the charts.
• Within spectrum we endorse lifestyle changes to improve health and wellness, such as smoking caseation clinics, weight loss clinics and NHS health checks.
• Created and maintained partnerships with other practices to offer holistic care, working within HMP Preston we have a close relationship with the prison and other organisations to ensure patients are treated to care they need and dignity and respect is maintained.
• I work closely with creating individualised care plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best treatments and ensuring these care plans are up to date regularly.
• Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality in all patient interactions to maintain data protection.
• Part of my role is to ensure I preform physical exams on patients when assessing them as the emergency response AP, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
• Collaborating with nurses to triage and prioritise patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions as part of holding hotel 2 which is the emergency response radio within HMP Preston.
• Monitoring vital signs during treatments and adapting plans on-the-move, maintaining patient comfort.
• I ensure I am up to date with my knowledge and understanding of changes to NHS policies and procedures.
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness, we do this by ensuring dry blood spot tests are taken on admission and other relevant tests such as drug and alcohol testing and sexually transmitted disease testing is conducted early on in there admission to the establishment.
• Integrated automated technology to migrate to computer-generated prescriptions.
• I also ensure i am up to date with all mandatory training within my role and look for further courses that can help me progress further.

• Organised social activities and events to build community connections.
• Meticulously followed individualised care plans to achieve agreed objectives.
• Coordinated and planned care schedules, supporting multiple patients to lead fulfilling lives.
• Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
• Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
• Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
• Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
• Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
• Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
• Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
• Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
• Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
• Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
• Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
• Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
• Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
• Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
• Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments and food shopping.
• Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
• Prepared healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.

• Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
• Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
• Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
• Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
• Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
• Verified guest ID prior to serving liquor.
• Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
• Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
• Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
• Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
• Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
• Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.