Leanne Southwell
Elland,West Yorkshire
Summary
Adaptable professional with strong desire to learn. Combines exceptional communication skills with solid foundation in patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality support and enhancing patient outcomes in medical settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8005
8005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Theatre Health Care Assistant
Circle Health Group
Huddersfield, Kirkless
10.2016 - Current
- Escorting patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Liaising between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Monitoring patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Escorting patients to the Anaesthetic room and assisting the Anaesthetist and Operating Department Practitioner to prepare the patient for surgery. This includes attaching the ECG Electrodes, Blood pressure cuff and Pulse oximeter.
- Preparing the theatre for surgery ensuring that all the required kit is available and sterile.
- Completing the patients surgical pathway and all paperwork relevant to the patients procedure.
- Fetching any extra items that the surgeon or scrub nurse may request during a procedure.
- Assisting to transfer the patient to the recovery room once their procedure is completed.
- Liaising with surgeons and other professional's to order and prepare any extra kit needed for a surgical procedure.
Senior care assistant
Norton House
Elland, West Yorkshire
07.2009 - 09.2016
- Encouraged a positive community atmosphere within the facility through organising events.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Completed care plan documentation to chart progress and improve resident health outcomes.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health And Social Care
A&R Training
Elland 04.2013 - 04.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Health And Social Care
A&R Training
Elland 06.2015 - 05.2016
GCSE Science -
Calder High School
MytholmroydGCSE Geography -
Calder High School
MytholmroydGCSE English -
Calder High School
MytholmroydGCSE English -
Calder High School
MytholmroydSkills
I believe that I am a hard worker and I work well both on my own and as part of a team I enjoy learning new skills and ensuring I stay up to date with any relevant training required I am approachable and also enjoy helping any other team members with what they require
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and walking my Dog
Timeline
Theatre Health Care Assistant
Circle Health Group
10.2016 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Health And Social Care
A&R Training
06.2015 - 05.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Health And Social Care
A&R Training
04.2013 - 04.2014
Senior care assistant
Norton House
07.2009 - 09.2016
GCSE Science -
Calder High School
GCSE Geography -
Calder High School
GCSE English -
Calder High School
GCSE English -
Calder High School
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