Laura Fricker
East Grinstead,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in team leadership and project management. Expertise in teaching and facilitating diverse groups within healthcare and art settings. Proven ability to work independently, manage and develop projects.
Extensive volunteer experience with community groups, I am currently a volunteer at the local community arts centre promoting and assisting in community art projects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Art teacher
Art Styles Academy
East Grinstead, West Sussex
2026.02 - Current
- Prepare stimulating visual aids, enhancing comprehension of complex artistic concepts with a historical context
- Create customised independent programmes that support diverse student needs and enhance personal growth.
- Utilise a range of multimedia resources and interactive techniques to deliver engaging lessons that promote creative exploration among students.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiology
Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
Redhill, Surrey
1998.09 - 2026.01
Facilitates cardiac rehabilitation by implementing comprehensive education, structured exercise programmes, and psychosocial support.
Establishment and continuous enhancement of cardiac rehabilitation services, utilising evidence-based practices and collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes.
Perform detailed assessments of patients in nurse-led and consultant-led clinics, utilising clinical expertise and patient history to inform care decisions.
Educate student nurses, training doctors, and paramedics in cardiology principles and practices to strengthen clinical knowledge and improve patient care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive support and care for patients during hospitalisation and post-discharge.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Operations or departmental manger
Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education
London 2021.09 - 2023.08
Master of Science - Cardiology modules
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 2010.03 - 2011.03
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Chelsea College of Art and Design
London 1992.09 - 1995.06
RGN - Registered General Nurse
Bloomsbury School of Nursing
London 1987.07 - 1990.09
Skills
Lead and work as part of a team
Teach and facilitate diverse groups in both a health care setting and art groups
Working with community groups as a volunteer
Beaver leader with Scouts
Works independently to project manage and continuously improve services
Timeline
Art teacher
Art Styles Academy
2026.02 - Current
NVQ Level 5 - Operations or departmental manger
Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education
2021.09 - 2023.08
Master of Science - Cardiology modules
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
2010.03 - 2011.03
Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiology
Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
1998.09 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Chelsea College of Art and Design
1992.09 - 1995.06
RGN - Registered General Nurse
Bloomsbury School of Nursing
1987.07 - 1990.09