Kylie Richards

Worked across multiple high-acuity clinical environments including A&E, ITU, CCU, respiratory and general wards, supporting acutely unwell and post-operative patients

• Played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic, working on frontline wards managing high-acuity respiratory patients

• Supported patients requiring CPAP therapy, with additional training in CPAP machine use and oxygen therapy administration, monitoring patient response and escalation needs

• Performed capillary blood gas sampling, ECG recordings, and vital observations using Dynamap, contributing to ongoing patient assessment and clinical decision-making

• Trained in phlebotomy and cannulation, supporting clinical procedures and patient care

• Assisted in the care of critically ill patients within ITU and CCU, gaining exposure to haemodynamic monitoring and acute deterioration

• Completed acute medical documentation and patient record management, ensuring accurate and timely clinical records

• Collected and handled clinical specimens including urine, stool, saliva, and wound samples in line with infection control protocols

• Delivered safe and effective care within high-pressure environments, maintaining clear communication within multidisciplinary teams.

• Developed exposure to cardiopulmonary monitoring, oxygenation strategies, and escalation of deteriorating patients within acute sethings.

• Gained broad clinical experience across a wide range of health sectors, including primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Covering vascular, coronary care, neurology, spinal, trauma, gastrointestinal, virology, infectious diseases, Haematology & rehabilitation wards.

Completed a secondment within theatre, assisting in urological and general surgical procedures (including prostatectomy and cholecystectomy)

• Completed pre-operative surgical documentation and patient assessments, ensuring patients were prepared safely for theatre

• Developed a strong understanding of peri-operative care, sterile technique, and surgical workflow

• Supported surgical teams in maintaining a safe, efficient, and sterile operating environment

• Gained exposure to anaesthetic processes and intra-operative patient monitoring.

• Provided post-operative care on surgical units, monitoring wound healing, recognising complications, and escalating concerns appropriately

• Demonstrated familiarity with surgical instruments, equipment, and stock management, ensuring availability and readiness for procedures

Provided care to patients within oncology, palliative, and acute medical settings, supporting individuals undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, developing understanding of complex treatment pathways and monitoring.

• Performed phlebotomy and assisted with ongoing patient monitoring, contributing to clinical assessment and care planning

• Conducted community visits, supporting continuity of care for patients with complex needs in outpatient and home environments

• Delivered personalised patient care, including assistance with washing, dressing, and maintaining dignity in palliative settings

• Supported management of enteral feeding (NG feeding), tracheostomy care, catheter care, and PICC lines, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols

• Carried out wound care and dressing of superficial wounds, monitoring healing and identifying signs of infection or deterioration

• Administered and prompted medications in line with care plans, ensuring safe and accurate delivery

• Completed vital observations and clinical documentation, accurately recording patient metrics and escalating concerns where required

• Maintained awareness of pressure area care and skin integrity, implementing appropriate interventions to prevent deterioration