Lesley Goodfellow
Telford,Shropshire
Summary
Hard working Care Assistant with good organisational skills to provide good patient care.
Kind compassionate and empathetic in all situations.
Skilled caregiver with a strong focus on patient care Demonstrates good communication
Proficient in multitasking under pressure, adapting to patient needs, and providing support to family members.
Offering keen ability to learn quickly.
Ready to use and develop skills in patient care, teamwork, and empathy in a palliative care role.
Has some knowledge and experience in Paediatric palliative care and adult pallative care in adults from personal experience.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Childrens Nursing Assistant
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
Telford, Shropshire
2018.12 - Current
- Provided high-quality patient care, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Assisted with daily activities to enhance quality of life for patients.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families for better understanding of treatments.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring early detection of potential health issues.
- Supported nurses during medical procedures, contributing to successful treatment plans.
- Engaged elderly dementia patients in cognitive stimulation activities to promote mental well-being.
- Ensured cleanliness by regularly sanitising patient areas and common spaces. and safe environment by following hygiene standards and protocols.
- Oversaw waste disposal processes to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. within the ward, maintaining a sanitary environment.
- Conducted regular checks on medical supplies inventory for timely replenishment.
- Documented patient weight, height, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels during routine health assessments. measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Maternity healthcare assistant
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS trust
Telford, Shropshire
2009.01 - 2018.12
- Assisted in antenatal and postnatal care, enhancing patient comfort.
- Assisted midwives during labour and childbirth, ensuring safe deliveries.
- Monitored vital signs of mothers and newborns, detecting any abnormalities early.
- Provided emotional support to mothers, ensuring a positive birthing experience.
- Facilitated parent-infant bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth.
- Supported mothers with breastfeeding techniques, fostering infant nutrition and bonding.
- Guided new mothers in practical infant care related to nappy changing, top and-tailing and cord care.
- Conducted routine checks on postoperative patients reducing risk of complications.
- Ensured cleanliness of maternity wards, promoting a healthy environment.
- Documented patient information accurately for maintaining comprehensive medical records.
- Participated in educational workshops to enhance maternity care knowledge. on maternity care regularly for professional development.
- Conducted venepuncture tests to assist in patient assessments and glucose tolerance tests.
Administrative assistant
MOD
Telford, Shropshire
1988.09 - 2008.12
- Coordinated office operations by managing phone enquiries, handling correspondence, and ensuring office cleanliness to maintain a productive work environment.
- Assisted staff with administrative tasks, including photocopying, faxing, and filing documents to support efficient workflow.
- Wrote professional letters, emails and memoranda for business communication.
- Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion to uphold confidentiality standards.
- Initiated purchase orders for office supplies to facilitate timely procurement and maintain necessary inventory levels.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health & Social Care
The Open University
2003.09 - 2004.09
BTEC - Business & Finance
Telford College
TelfordGCSEs -
Orleton Park Secondary School
Telford 1983.09 - 1988.06
Skills
- Paediatric care expertise
- Patient care
- Health monitoring
- Taking blood samples
- Monitoring observations
- Patient safeguarding
- Patient needs adaptation
- Family engagement
- Multitasking under pressure
- Exceptional communicator
- Compassionate care giver
- Empathetic care
- Bedside manner
- Patient interaction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childrens Nursing Assistant
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust
2018.12 - Current
Maternity healthcare assistant
Shrewsbury & Telford NHS trust
2009.01 - 2018.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Health & Social Care
The Open University
2003.09 - 2004.09
Administrative assistant
MOD
1988.09 - 2008.12
GCSEs -
Orleton Park Secondary School
1983.09 - 1988.06
BTEC - Business & Finance
Telford College