Linda Moorhouse
Nursing Assistant
Chesterfield
Summary
I have worked for Dchs for 40 years in a hospital environment which I enjoy very much but I now feel ready for a change and new challenges
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
42
42
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursing Assistant
DCHS
Chesterfield, Derbyyshire
05.1986 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Domestic Assistant
DCHS
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
06.1983 - 05.1986
- Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
Education
Cse Maths Level 4. English Level 4 Child Care Level 4 Science Applied Level 4 -
William Rhodes
Chesterfield 09.1977 - 05.1982
Nvq Level 2in Direct Care - Nursing Assistance
Walton Hospital
Walton Hospital 05.1986 - Current
Skills
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Recording vital signs
Computer literate
Direct Patient Care
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Supporting personal needs
Transporting patients
Responding to emergencies
Measuring bodily fluids
Inpatient care
Observing responses
Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
DCHS
05.1986 - Current
Nvq Level 2in Direct Care - Nursing Assistance
Walton Hospital
05.1986 - Current
Domestic Assistant
DCHS
06.1983 - 05.1986
Cse Maths Level 4. English Level 4 Child Care Level 4 Science Applied Level 4 -
William Rhodes
09.1977 - 05.1982