Lauren Baron
Swansea,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated final-year medical student with extensive experience in clinical support, patient monitoring, and health assessments. Proficient in a range of clinical skills and demonstrates strong triage skills, results interpretation, and differential diagnosis capabilities. Committed to advancing my medical career and widening my knowledge of children's and women's health with a keen interest in undertaking an elective within paediatrics in Cambodia.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Healthcare Support Worker
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Perform clinical assessments, bladder scans, electrocardiograms and urinalysis.
- Collected blood samples via venepuncture and monitored blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with daily personal hygiene tasks.
- Dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps in line with hospital protocols.
- Practiced infection control standards.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families.
- Assisted medical staff with clinical procedures.
- Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team.
Support Worker (Adults with Learning Disabilities)
Cartrefi Cymru
Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Carried out personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Administered medication according to schedule.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Managed appointments, activities, and personal and household finances for service users.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment.
Education
Medicine (Graduate Entry), MBBCH -
Swansea University
Swansea, City and County of SwanseaBachelor of Science - Applied Medical Sciences
Swansea University
Swansea 09.2016 - 07.2019
Skills
- Clinical support
- Patient monitoring eg vital signs
- Patient health assessments and examinations
- Clinical skills e,g, venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, arterial blood gases, catheterisation
- Triage skills
- Results interpretation
- Differential diagnosis skills
- Mental health assessments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
04.2020 - 07.2021
Support Worker (Adults with Learning Disabilities)
Cartrefi Cymru
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Applied Medical Sciences
Swansea University
09.2016 - 07.2019
Medicine (Graduate Entry), MBBCH -
Swansea University
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