Karen Snowball
East Kilbride
Summary
Dedicated professional with exceptional listening skills and a strong ability to solve problems. Demonstrates a commitment to data confidentiality and effective time management, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and securely. Expertise in risk management and caseload management, coupled with outstanding communication abilities and experience in multidisciplinary teamwork. Hardworking and goal-oriented.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Nurse
NHS Lanarkshire
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2020.10 - 2025.07
- No longer A Registered Nurse
- Looked after 12-13 patients per shift
- Delivered palliative care
- Delivered end of life care
- Risk assessment
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Band 4
NHS Lanarkshire
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2020.04 - 2020.09
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Student Nurse
University of the West of Scotland
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2017.09 - 2020.09
- Demonstrated empathetic understanding towards patients' families; facilitated effective communication about the progression of patients’ conditions.
- Participated actively in staff meetings; contributed valuable insights towards improvement of nursing practices at the hospital.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, promoting independence where possible.
- Streamlined communication between doctor and patients by explaining medical jargon simply and clearly.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols during all clinical procedures; minimised cross-contamination risks significantly.
- Ensured safe environment with regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment.
- Performed wound dressings, reducing risk of infection or further complications.
Healthcare Assistant
WestWood House Nursing Home
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2012.06 - 2016.08
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
School cleaner
South Lanarkshire Council
EastKilbride, South Lanarkshire
2010.05 - 2012.01
- Replenished supplies in washrooms timely for uninterrupted usage by students and staff members alike.
- Collaborated with colleagues on larger maintenance jobs, achieved effective completion of tasks at hand.
- Kept premises tidy to enhance students' learning experience.
- Carried out deep cleaning tasks during holidays to ensure readiness before new term commencement.
- Shared responsibilities, improved teamwork amongst janitorial staff.
- Checked stock levels regularly; avoided shortage of necessary cleaning supplies.
Education
Standard Grade
Ballerup High School
Glasgow 1989.01 - 1993.01
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of The West of Scotland
Glasgow 2017.01 - 2020.01
SWAP Access to Nursing - Access to Nursing
New College Lanarkshire
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire 2016.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Problem solving
- Hardworking
- Data confidentiality
- Excellent Time management
- Risk Management
- Exceptional communicator
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Caseload management
- Professional demeanour
References
References are available on Request
Affiliations
- Time with family is my main pass time , I also enjoy word puzzles and gaming
Timeline
Staff Nurse
NHS Lanarkshire
2020.10 - 2025.07
Band 4
NHS Lanarkshire
2020.04 - 2020.09
Student Nurse
University of the West of Scotland
2017.09 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of The West of Scotland
2017.01 - 2020.01
SWAP Access to Nursing - Access to Nursing
New College Lanarkshire
2016.09 - 2017.07
Healthcare Assistant
WestWood House Nursing Home
2012.06 - 2016.08
School cleaner
South Lanarkshire Council
2010.05 - 2012.01
Standard Grade
Ballerup High School
1989.01 - 1993.01