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Joseph Priestley

Paignton,Devon

Summary

I have nearly three years experience within the acute hospital setting from all areas of surgical, orthopaedic and intensive care. My main goals have always been to maximise patients quality of life provide effective patient care following local polices and evidence from reviewed research. I have been committed to my work and studies and would grateful to receive the opportunity to push myself further and work towards my goal of becoming a pilot. From working in healthcare from a young age understand the importance of being kind and caring but also the importance of being a strong team member an being someone who is trust worthy and someone who you can rely on to get work done to a high standard.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Rowcroft Hospice
Torquay, Torbay
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
  • Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
  • Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
  • providing patient personalised patient care and working losely with families at the stages of end of life.
  • Managed specialist palliative care within an inpatient settings.
  • Worked in congruence with local and national legislation and regulatory requirements.

Bank healthcare Assistant

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, Torbay
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued patient assessment.
  • gained communication skills with patients and families to provide comfort and reassurance is difficult times.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Paignton, Torbay
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • customer facing role allowed me to improve my communication skills.
  • Within this busy setting it allowed me to work in a team and understand every role and how they play a role.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience.

Education

GCSEs - Geography, Maths, English, Outdoor Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health and social care.

Paignton Academy
Paignton
09.2014 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Geography, Sociology, Psychology and Core Maths

South Devon College
Paignton
09.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Plymouth University
Plymouth
09.2021 -

Skills

    After finishing two years of my university skills i have gathered many practical and academic skills Im currently writing academically at a level 6 meaning all my practise is based on evidence informed decision making Being a student nurse and working within busy hospital environments mean I can work in high pressured environments and that I am also good a problem solving I enjoyed my time within the intensive care unit due to the high pressure environment and the need of problem solving - this was also a brilliant environment for me to use my communication skills For families and loved ones it is a difficult place to be but i believe that I am compassionate and empathetic Even though the change of career path these are life skills that are transferable My current career is taking me into specialist palliative care and end of life and through this I have developed many skills such as being punctual and the importance of wearing uniform to high standards and understanding presentation My degree has taught me that I am Academic but I'm best when working practically I love practical skills and being 'hands on' this is where I'm best and strive to work hard I'm very committed to being the best I can be and am always on time, polite and work hard ot achieve my goals

Timeline

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Rowcroft Hospice
11.2022 - Current

Bank healthcare Assistant

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
02.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Plymouth University
09.2021 -

Crew Member

McDonald's
11.2019 - 11.2020

A-Levels - Geography, Sociology, Psychology and Core Maths

South Devon College
09.2019 - 06.2021

GCSEs - Geography, Maths, English, Outdoor Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Health and social care.

Paignton Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
Joseph Priestley