Katie Kearns
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in safeguarding vulnerable individuals and promoting patient rights. Skilled in adaptable communication, medication administration, and record-keeping. Proven ability to uphold patient confidentiality and prioritise workload effectively while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to health promotion activities and reflective practice to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursing assistant (BANK)
Merseycare NHS Foundation
Liverpool, Merseyside
2023.10 - Current
- Managed proper waste disposal within the ward, maintaining a sanitary environment.
- Enhanced patient recovery process by assisting with physiotherapy sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Engaged elderly dementia patients through cognitive stimulation activities promoting mental well-being.
- Supported nurses during medical procedures, contributing to successful treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families for better understanding of treatments.
Health care assistant
Local Solutions
Liverpool, Merseyside
2016.06 - 2019.11
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Care Assistant
Woodlands Residential Care Home
Liverpool, Merseyside
2010.02 - 2012.05
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2023.01 -
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2017.09 - 2020.09
Skills
- Patient confidentiality upholding
- Health promotion activities
- Patient rights promotion
- Adaptable communication
- Safeguarding vulnerable individuals
- Medication Administration
- Record-keeping
- Reflective practise
- Workload prioritisation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
- Spending time with family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing assistant (BANK)
Merseycare NHS Foundation
2023.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
2023.01 -
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Liverpool John Moores University
2017.09 - 2020.09
Health care assistant
Local Solutions
2016.06 - 2019.11
Care Assistant
Woodlands Residential Care Home
2010.02 - 2012.05