Katy Ann Mcfarlane
Gosport,United Kingdom
Summary
I am an experienced and compassionate professional with focus on providing high-quality holistic patient care. I work well both individually or within a team, using initiative and knowledge when required.
Skilled in supporting medical teams, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Proficient in performing routine clinical tasks and administrative duties to enhance overall healthcare efficiency.
Currently on my last placement as a student nurse and working as a healthcare support worker within PHU ready to put my training into practice in a newly qualified nurse role
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care support worker
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
07.2018 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency.
- Prepared meals according to individual dietary requirements, promoting good nutrition.
- Monitored vital signs of patients ensuring patients wellbeing and escalating when necessary.
- Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Provided hygiene care to patients, ensuring skin integrity and accurately observing, recording and reporting on changes to minimise damage.
Support worker
Community Integrated Care
Gosport, Hampshire
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Completed housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and safe home environment.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness, enhancing client health outcomes.
- Guided patients through activities to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
- Participated in team meetings to improve quality of care provided.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to clients' special dietary requirements.
- Implemented care plans established by healthcare professionals, enhancing patient well-being.
- Administered medication as scheduled, supporting optimal health results.
- Advocated for non-verbal service users, employing various sign language techniques.
Education
GCSEs - English Language
Bridgemary school
Gosport, Hampshire 09.2008 - 06.2013
functional skills - English
Bridgemary School
Gosport, Hampshire 09.2008 - 06.2013
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bridgemary school
Gosport, Hampshire 09.2008 - 06.2013
BTEC - Applied Science
Bridgemary School
Gosport, Hampshire 09.2008 - 06.2013
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
Fareham College
Fareham, Hampshire 09.2013 - 06.2014
Higher National Diploma - Health and Social care
Fareham College
Fareham, Hampshire 09.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
BPP University Southampton
Southampton 10.2021 -
Skills
Compassionate
Empathetic
Clinical Skills
Evidence-Based
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Communication
Adaptability
Detail-Oriented
Multitasking
Problem-Solving
Patient Advocacy
Professional Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
BPP University Southampton
10.2021 -
Health care support worker
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
07.2018 - Current
Support worker
Community Integrated Care
02.2016 - 06.2018
Higher National Diploma - Health and Social care
Fareham College
09.2014 - 11.2015
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
Fareham College
09.2013 - 06.2014
GCSEs - English Language
Bridgemary school
09.2008 - 06.2013
functional skills - English
Bridgemary School
09.2008 - 06.2013
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bridgemary school
09.2008 - 06.2013
BTEC - Applied Science
Bridgemary School
09.2008 - 06.2013
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