Kate Lawless

• Provided preventative and supportive health care to children and families in Wiltshire.
• Provided prenatal and postnatal care, enhancing maternal and infant wellbeing.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Maintained public health focus under the supervision of Health Visitor to deliver the Healthy Child Programme in variety of settings including homes and community clinics.
• Supported infant feeding and parent infant relationships by adhering to Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.
• Completed Family Health Needs assessments for allocated mandated reviews and update Health Visitor with any concerns.

• Fast-paced, extremely busy environment, often seeing up to 25 patients daily.
• Conducted health assessments for early detection of potential health issues.
• Offered advice on lifestyle changes for improved patient well-being.
• Conducted routine check-ups, ensuring ongoing patient health monitoring.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for thorough patient care planning.
• Administered vaccinations (including babies) according to national guidelines, upholding public health standards.
• Delivered high quality wound care to speed up healing process.

• Delivered care in patients homes and residential homes as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, linking closely with GP Surgeries and other community services in Devizes and the surrounding villages.
• Very busy team, often seeing up to 15 patients daily, within their home environment.
• Undertake assessments, care planning and evaluation.
• Supported palliative patients and families within their home setting, ensuring relevant health professionals are involved in their care.
• Used evidence-based, up to date practice to provide nursing skills such as phlebotomy, wound care, vaccinations and catheter care.
• Ensured that record keeping is to a consistently high standard.

Similar duties to Wiltshire Health and Care including wound care, palliative care, catheters, phlebotomy and vaccinations within the community.

• Provided high-quality patient care by administering medications, managing IV therapy and monitoring health conditions.
• Communicated effectively with doctors for better patient outcomes.
• Maintained cleanliness of ward, reducing infection risks.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Managed complex wound dressings (including burns and skin grafts) and post-operative care to speed up healing processes.
• Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting a sense of independence and dignity.
• Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures, maintaining high professional standards.
• Supported family members during difficult times, providing reassurance and comfort.
• Collaborated closely with both day/night staff nurses to ensure consistent quality of care across shifts.
• Administered pain management protocols for increased patient comfort levels during recovery periods.
• Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement.

• Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Completed asset marking in all Fire stations across Wiltshire and compiled essential data into useful spreadsheets.
• Coordinated large-scale events and meetings, as directed by the Chief Fire Officer.
• Managed and coordinated the CHAS folder (compliance and risk management) for the Wiltshire area.
• Assisted with courses for groups of school-aged children, which included water rescue skills and fire safety lessons.