Lucy Blythman
Gateshead
Summary
I am a hardworking individual with experience in healthcare, hospitality, teaching and performing. I am fully trained in First Aid and CPR with a DBS. I am also a committed Healthcare Assistant who prioritises patient wellbeing, safety and dignity through conscientious care and support. Dedicated to achieving optimum health outcomes with comprehensive treatments. I have experience in performing and teaching varied dance styles. I am a confident communicator skilled in engaging groups with physical exercise and education. Self-motivated with good timekeeping to meet busy class schedules. Confident Dance Teacher with experience in child and adult class planning and instruction. Delivers lessons with energy and enthusiasm to maximise student enjoyment. Maintains own knowledge and abilities to demonstrate and teach varied techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead
2022.07 - Current
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Provided basic patient health care, administering blood tests, taking blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
Dance Teacher
Art of Dance and Fitness
South Shields, South Tyneside
2020.10 - 2022.07
- Instructed groups of up to 30 participants, creating interactive and productive learning environment.
- Maintained necessary documentation to record class activities, student progress and payments.
- Set up studio and returned space to original state to promote timekeeping in shared workspace.
- Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.
- Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of differing abilities.
- Choreographed ballet, tap and jazz dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.
- Cultivated strong sense of teamwork, respect and support to encourage student commitment and participation levels.
- Prepped students for formal auditions and exams, helping students to achieve success.
- Planned sessions based on set curriculum, student goals and individual preferences for relevant and interesting classes.
- Managed inventory and maintenance of costumes and accessories.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Musical Theatre
Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance
Sidcup 09/2017 - 07/2020
GCSEs - English
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Mathematics
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Science
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Religious Education
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - French
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - History
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Business Studies
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
BTEC - Performing Arts
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Gateshead 09/2012 - 07/2017
Care Certificate - Skills for Care and Skills for Health
Health Education England
Gateshead 07/2022 -
Skills
- Elderly care expertise
- Dementia care
- Data confidentiality
- Health surveillance
- Patient chaperoning
- Infection prevention and control
- Team player
- Highly motivated
- Strong communication
- Customer Service
- Reliable
- Adaptable
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
2022.07 - Current
Dance Teacher
Art of Dance and Fitness
2020.10 - 2022.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Musical Theatre
Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance
09/2017 - 07/2020
GCSEs - English
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Mathematics
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Science
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Religious Education
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - French
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - History
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
GCSEs - Business Studies
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
BTEC - Performing Arts
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017
Care Certificate - Skills for Care and Skills for Health
Health Education England
07/2022 -