Kirsten Arnold
Gosport,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and highly motivated healthcare professional with experience as a Nursing Associate, providing high-quality person-centred care and demonstrating strong communication, empathy, and professionalism, with a clear commitment to evidence-based practice in busy clinical environments and continuous development. Confident inpatient assessment support, care planning, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and collaborative team working. Recognised for excellent interpersonal skills, clinical judgement, and the ability to build trust with patients and families. Eager to contribute and transition to a Registered Nurse, combining practical frontline experience with a strong commitment to delivering safe, effective, compassionate care and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursing Associate
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
04.2021 - Current
Health Care Support Worker
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
04.2017 - 04.2021
Care Assistant
Alverstoke House Nursing Home
Gosport, Hampshire
09.2008 - 04.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BPP University
Southampton 06.2024 -
Foundation Degree in Science - Health and Social Care Practice (Nursing)
Solent University
Southampton 03.2019 - 05.2021
Care Certificate - Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Portsmouth 04.2017 - 08.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Access too Higher Education (Nursing)
Fareham College
Fareham 07.2012 - 07.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care - Adults
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 10.2010 - 10.2011
Level 3 National Diploma - Health, Social Care and Early Years
OCR
Oxford and Cambridge 09.2006 - 07.2008
Level 2 Key Skills - Communication
OCR
Oxford and Cambridge 09.2006 - 09.2008
GCSEs - English Literature and Language (Full Course)
AQA
St Vincent College, Gosport 09.2006 - 06.2007
GCSEs - Mathematics
Edexcel
Bay House School, Gosport 09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - Double Science
AQA
Bay House School,Gosport 09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - Geography, Physical Education, D&T: Graphic Products
AQA
Bay House School, Gosport 09.2004 - 06.2006
Skills
Time management
Prioritisation of workload
Ability to work under pressure
Use of Electronic Patient Systems and Records
Compassionate Patient Care
Effective Communication
Relevant Clinical Skills:
Patient assessment and monitoring
Medication administration
Wound care and dressing management
Care planning and implementation
Infection prevention and control
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation and record keeping
Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Walking
- Socialising
- Gardening at our allotment
- Mother to a toddler
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BPP University
06.2024 -
Nursing Associate
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
04.2021 - Current
Foundation Degree in Science - Health and Social Care Practice (Nursing)
Solent University
03.2019 - 05.2021
Health Care Support Worker
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
04.2017 - 04.2021
Care Certificate - Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
04.2017 - 08.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Access too Higher Education (Nursing)
Fareham College
07.2012 - 07.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care - Adults
City & Guilds of London Institute
10.2010 - 10.2011
Care Assistant
Alverstoke House Nursing Home
09.2008 - 04.2017
Level 3 National Diploma - Health, Social Care and Early Years
OCR
09.2006 - 07.2008
Level 2 Key Skills - Communication
OCR
09.2006 - 09.2008
GCSEs - English Literature and Language (Full Course)
AQA
09.2006 - 06.2007
GCSEs - Mathematics
Edexcel
09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - Double Science
AQA
09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - Geography, Physical Education, D&T: Graphic Products
AQA
09.2004 - 06.2006