Katie Spencer
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
I am an experienced Student Welfare Officer, Special School Nurse Associate Practitioner and Health/Senior healthcare assistant, with a robust background in healthcare and education. I demonstrates expertise in medication administration, emergency response, and data protection compliance, ensuring the safety and well-being of students. I have a proven ability to manage accurate records, liaise with external agencies, and provide holistic support tailored to individual needs. Adept at collaborating within multidisciplinary teams while independently managing time-sensitive tasks. I am Committed to maintaining high standards of customer service and communication, with a non-judgemental approach that respects diversity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Welfare Officer
Redbridge Community School
08.2022 - Current
- Compiled and maintained accurate records of all interactions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Liaised with external agencies, including healthcare and social services, to coordinate comprehensive support for individuals.
- Offered holistic educational, emotional and personal support to students from varied backgrounds, tailoring care to suit individualised needs.
- Responded to enquiries and concerns promptly, offering information and reassurance to service users.
- Kept accurate, up-to-date records for monitoring and analysis, supporting improvement strategies.
- Administer medication to students, including emergency medications such as epipens, ensuring prompt response to health needs.
Special school nurse associate practitioner
Hampshire Hospital Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients, adhering to guidelines and safety standards.
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Reviewed and refined school health policies and procedures, aligning them with national health guidelines and best practices.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to support students' health needs and educational goals.
- Administered medication to treat conditions, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness, such as insulin and epeplesy medication
- Managed and updated student health records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection legislation.
- Supervised the administration of medication to students, in line with prescribed instructions and school policies.
- Utilised electronic health record systems to efficiently document patient care activities and access important health information.
- Responded to medical emergencies, coordinating with emergency services until the help arrived
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings
- Led training sessions for junior staff, sharing expertise and promoting best practices in patient care.
Student Welfare Officer
Springwell school Southampton City Council
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a multidisciplinary approach to welfare, enhancing service provision.
- Managed accurate documentation of all student interactions.
- Coordinated comprehensive support for individuals by liaising with external agencies, including healthcare providers and social services.
- Conducted home visits to facilitate effective planning for students' additional needs.
- Oversaw coordination of whole school flu vaccinations.
- Conducted comprehensive student manual handling risk assessments to ensure safety compliance and staff training effectiveness.
- Administer medication to students, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Administer first aid across school premises to ensure safety and health of students and staff.
School Administrator
St Monica Primary school Southampton City Council
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed school administrative tasks, including student enrolments, attendance records, and other related duties.
- Facilitated the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
- Coordinated communication between teaching staff and parents.
- Provided first aid for students and staff.
HCA/SHCA/Band 4 Assistant practitioner
Southampton University NHS Trust
08.1998 - 01.2018
- Worked within the following specialities: trauma and orthopaedics, medicine for older people, short-stay surgical ward, paediatric wards, and acute stroke.
- I also held the position of Speech and Language/Dietetic Assistant, working on the acute stroke unit
- Whilst working on the stroke unit, I undertook swallow screen nurse training.
- Undertook all aspects of patient care within the limits of my job role.
- Held the role of manual handling link nurse for the wards I worked on.
- Collaborated with specialists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained and updated patient notes, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Acted as a mentor for new staff.
- Monitored patient progress, promptly identifying any complications and reporting to senior healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, adhering strictly to protocols and patient safety guidelines.
Education
Hampshire Hospital NHS trust
2022
Redbridge Community School
South Milton, DEV2022
Hampshire county Council
Hampshire2018
NVQ Level 3 -
Southampton University NHS Trust
Southampton2000
A-Levels -
Itchen College
Southampton1998
GCSEs -
Sholing Girls School
Southampton1995
Skills
- Accurate and timely record-keeping
- Independently manages time and deadlines
- Understands the limits of job roles
- Can work well as part of a team, but also autonomously
- understanding of Risk assessments
- Medication administration
- Able to respond to emergency sitautions with a clear and calm manner
- Data protection compliance
- Aware of Child Protection Procedures, as I have held the post of a deptuty designated Safe guarding lead
- Positive attitude
- I pride myself on a high level of Customer Service
- I have great Communication skills being able to adapt my tone pitch and language to any situsation
- Respect for diversity, treating evryone as am individual
- First Aid certification
- Non-Judgemental approach
Hobbies and interests
- I have been a keen member of the scouting movement since being a member myself, becoming a leader and now volunteering when I can with my children as they continue their scouting adventures
- Walking is a keen passion of mine
Timeline
Student Welfare Officer
Redbridge Community School
08.2022 - Current
Special school nurse associate practitioner
Hampshire Hospital Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 08.2022
Student Welfare Officer
Springwell school Southampton City Council
09.2018 - 04.2022
School Administrator
St Monica Primary school Southampton City Council
09.2017 - 08.2018
HCA/SHCA/Band 4 Assistant practitioner
Southampton University NHS Trust
08.1998 - 01.2018
Hampshire Hospital NHS trust
Redbridge Community School
Hampshire county Council
NVQ Level 3 -
Southampton University NHS Trust
A-Levels -
Itchen College
GCSEs -
Sholing Girls School