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Kerry Langdale-Smith

Peacehaven,East Sussex

Summary

A dedicated NMC registered professional with a strong foundation in hygiene and infection control, complemented by excellent communication and listening skills. Demonstrates high motivation and a commitment to continuous skill enhancement. Possesses the ability to work effectively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining compassion and empathy. Career goals include advancing expertise in healthcare delivery through innovative motivation techniques and team collaboration.

Compassionate and driven with strong communication skills and solid foundation in patient care, combined with ability to remain calm under pressure. Proficient in administering medications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered Nurse Associate in Theatres

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East Grinstead, West Sussex
04.2025 - Current
  • Perform proper disinfection and dressing routine to prepare to enter the operating room.
  • Assist the rest of the surgical team to prepare for surgery.
  • Prepare the operating room using sterile protocols to set out instruments and other surgical equipment.
  • Collaborate effectively with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.
  • Stay organized, and be able to think and move quickly during surgical procedures.
  • Use professional knowledge and critical thinking skills to assess potential complications during surgery and take appropriate next steps.
  • Know the purpose of each surgical instrument and be comfortable assisting with a range of surgical procedures.
  • Recognize cardiovascular and respiratory distress and know how to stabilize the patient.
  • Perform surgical instrument, sharps and sponge counts.
  • Understand the use of medications, including dosage and potential complications.
  • Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
  • Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
  • Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
  • Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.

Registered Nurse Associate

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Newhaven, East Sussex
12.2019 - 04.2025
  • Home visits to patients to carry out clinical observations and pre assessment tests.
  • Obtaining and interpretation of capillary blood gasses from oxygen patients.
  • Supporting Chronic Respiratory patients in the community to self-manage their lung condition on a day-to-day basis.
  • Delivering individual and group Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions both virtually and in a clinical setting.
  • Developed detailed, individualized treatment plans for patients.
    Assess and document reports on patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Providing education to patients and their families regarding their lung and related conditions.
  • Help physiotherapist plan and coordinate physical therapy routines and instructions.
  • Assisted patients in correctly carrying out their physical therapy routines.
  • Improve patients' range of motion and assisted in muscle re-education and strengthening.
  • Applied practices in safe clinical and non-clinical manual handling.
  • Encouraged and motivated patients during their rehabilitation, providing excellent level of customer care and attention.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Regularly monitor and assess patients' progress, communicating causes for concern with senior staff.
  • Carry out clerical tasks on behalf of physiotherapists, including scheduling appointments and answering phones.
  • Manage the thorough cleaning and sanitizing of physiotherapy equipment before and after use.
  • Manage the external emails from patients, including appointment queries, after-care support, and issues.
  • Built strong relationships with patients and their families by providing a supportive, caring, helpful and friendly approach.
  • Attended regular training in aspects, including medical training, Covid-19 procedures, and organization's best practices.
  • Assisted physiotherapists in preparing treatment areas for patients by organizing rehabilitation equipment and cleaning.
  • Administrative duties including, ordering of stock, letters, audits, discharging of patients.
  • Wellbeing champion

Residential Healthcare Assistant

Blind Veterans UK
Brighton, East Sussex
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Administration of medication
  • Recording and reporting information
  • Care planning
  • Assisting/supporting Service users with personal care and everyday life activities
  • Provided expert patient advice across pain management, treatment plans and medication options.
  • Charted patient information such as mood changes, mobility activity, and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening, and compassion.
  • Monitored patient progress, identifying, and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
  • Documented care plans, hospital actions, and patient activities in line with best practices.
  • Obtained current medical information, weight, height, and vital signs to aid care planning.
  • Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
  • Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
  • Handled challenging behavior from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
  • Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.

Healthcare support worker

Chailey Heritage Foundation
Chailey, East Sussex
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
  • Supported the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Enabled better understanding between healthcare team members by acting as a liaison between them.
  • Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency..
  • Assisting/supporting service users with complex needs with everyday life activities and personal care
  • Supporting service users with eating and drinking
  • Administering medication
  • Assisted patients with basic hygiene activities when required, such as washing and bathing.
  • Helped patients with tasks when required, such as walking, toileting and washing.
  • Worked closely with other care professionals to ensure patients received a high-quality care service.
  • Disposed of hazardous and chemical waste into correct disposal systems, following company regulations.

Kitchen assistant

Caterlink
Peacehaven, East Sussex
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
  • Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Baking
  • Assisting the head chef
  • Customer service
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas
  • Removed waste and inadequate food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean.
  • Followed recipes and customer request details to prepare highquality, delicious meals.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas against safe and sanitary food-handling criteria.
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies in line with expected demand.
  • Used kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
  • Stored food according to safety procedures, protecting from spoilage and preventing waste.
  • Monitored temperatures in refrigerators, freezers, and warming lamps.
  • Kept all utensils, dishes, and glasses clean and ready for customer use.
  • Adhered to company quality expectations and industry best practices to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
  • Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.

Supported Living Mental Health Support Worker

Jiva Healthcare LTD
Seaford, East Sussex
04.2010 - 10.2016
  • Enhanced mental health understanding for service users through psychoeducation.
  • Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
  • Supported individuals to improve their wellbeing with weekly goal-setting sessions.
  • Provided daily living assistance, promoting independent behaviour.
  • Administration of medication
  • Recording and reporting information
  • Assisting/supporting Service users with personal care and everyday life activities
  • Safeguarding
  • Providing support and guidance
  • Arranging group activities and discussions
  • Dealing with challenging behavior appropriately
  • Administration duties
  • Monitoring service users for deterioration
  • Intervened promptly in aggressive or anti-social behavior using intervention methods outlined in care plan.
  • Communicated notes on client behavior, health, and medication to incoming staff.
  • Worked with clients with mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
  • Supported care residents with domestic tasks, including cooking, cleaning, preparing for work and personal care.
  • Built strong relationships with patients by providing friendly, calming environments during therapy sessions.
  • Observed and documented patient behavior, promptly reporting changes to medical staff.
  • Provided friendly, compassionate, and proactive approach throughout care delivery.
  • Kept patient medical, personal and treatment plan records safely stored on care management software.
  • Helped families and patients with various matters such as making meals, conducting housework and sorting paperwork.
  • Promoted safe, happy, and relaxed environment, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.

Education

Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing

University of Sussex
Brighton
09.2022 - 09.2024

Entry Level - Dog Grooming

Plumpton College
Lewes, East Sussex

Care Certificate -

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare

Connect to Care
Brighton

NVQ Level 2 - Healthcare

Brighton College
Brighton, Brighton and Hove

NVQ Level 2 - Maths & English

Totsl Care
Brighton, East Sussex

NVQ Level 1 - Maths & English

Total Care
Brighton, East Sussex

Skills

  • High standards of hygiene/infection control
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Highly motivated with a willingness to always improve/maintain my skills
  • Confident with IT
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Compassionate & Empathetic
  • Comfortable working in a team or autonomously
  • Motivation techniques
  • Good time management/organizational skills
  • Quick and keen learner
  • Surgical instrument handling
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Emotional resilience
  • Adapting to changing situations
  • Good knowledge of medications
  • Venipuncture
  • Obtaining ECG's
  • Cannulation

Timeline

Registered Nurse Associate in Theatres

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
04.2025 - Current

Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing

University of Sussex
09.2022 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse Associate

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
12.2019 - 04.2025

Residential Healthcare Assistant

Blind Veterans UK
12.2018 - 12.2019

Healthcare support worker

Chailey Heritage Foundation
11.2017 - 04.2018

Kitchen assistant

Caterlink
10.2016 - 11.2017

Supported Living Mental Health Support Worker

Jiva Healthcare LTD
04.2010 - 10.2016

Entry Level - Dog Grooming

Plumpton College

Care Certificate -

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare

Connect to Care

NVQ Level 2 - Healthcare

Brighton College

NVQ Level 2 - Maths & English

Totsl Care

NVQ Level 1 - Maths & English

Total Care

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