Kia Dagnall
Doncaster ,South Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in personal care planning, palliative care, and multidisciplinary care coordination. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and infection control, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. Skilled in maintaining patient confidentiality and fostering a person-centred approach while demonstrating emotional stability and sensitivity to diversity. Adept at electronic charting, medical documentation, and clinical assessment to support seamless patient intake and triage processes. Committed to delivering compassionate end-of-life support with a professional bedside manner and a focus on enhancing quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care assistant
Liberty House Care Home (Runwood)
Doncaster , South Yorkshire
2025.10 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families to provide emotional support.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in living areas and communal spaces.
- Documented residents' care plans and reported any changes in behaviour or health.
- Engaged residents in social activities promoting mental and physical wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall care quality.
- Participated in training sessions to further develop skills and knowledge in caregiving.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
Nursing assistant
Amphion View Care Home
Doncaster , South Yorkshire
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and support tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of patient areas and equipment.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene needs effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal patient comfort and care.
Swimming coach
Super Swimmers (Rossington Leisure Centre)
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2019.01 - 2021.06
- Designed tailored training programmes to enhance swimmers' skills and techniques.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor progress and adjust training plans accordingly.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all participants.
- Facilitated group sessions to foster teamwork and improve communication among swimmers.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss swimmer development and address any concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Bradford
Bradford 2022.09 - 2025.05
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Doncaster College
Doncaster 2019.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Personal care planning
- Hoist operation
- End-of-life support
- Patient confidentiality
- Diversity sensitivity
- Emotional stability
- Communication excellence
- Palliative care knowledge
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Person-Centred Approach
- Professional bedside manner
- Electronic charting
- Patient intake and triage
- Multidisciplinary care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication management
- Wound care expertise
- Clinical assessment
- Infection control
- Patient evaluation
- Sterilization procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care assistant
Liberty House Care Home (Runwood)
2025.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Bradford
2022.09 - 2025.05
Nursing assistant
Amphion View Care Home
2022.01 - 2022.09
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Doncaster College
2019.09 - 2021.07
Swimming coach
Super Swimmers (Rossington Leisure Centre)
2019.01 - 2021.06