Mary Bossman
London
Summary
Ambitious Newly Qualified Nurse with a solid foundation in healthcare principles and rich experience as a healthcare assistant. Improved patient outcomes through clinical assessment and treatment, while fostering a supportive environment with strong teamwork and communication skills. Committed to professional development and enhancing patient care through proactive problem-solving and effective project management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Springfield NHS mental health hospital
London, City of London
2023.12 - Current
- Supported healthcare team in delivering personalised patient care to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patients' conditions and escalated concerns to senior staff for timely intervention.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Recorded clinical observations in an electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Organised social activities for residents to promote community engagement and encourage social interaction within the care home.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
Health care assistant
Royal hospital for Neuro-disability
London, Southeast
2021.08 - Current
- Assisted bed-bound patients with personal hygiene routines, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Changed wound dressings regularly to support the healing process.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to ensure seamless communication regarding patient care. with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Coordinated social activities for residents in the care home, fostering community spirit and enhancing their quality of life.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Health and social care
London school of commerce
London 09/2021 - 09/2023
Bachelor of Science - Mental health nursing
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 09/2023 - 08/2026
Skills
- Hygiene assistance
- Infection control
- Observation monitoring
- Health assessment
- Health monitoring techniques
- Basic life support
- Mobility support
- Dignity preservation
- Distressed patient handling
- Elderly care
- Patient needs adaptation
- Care planning
- Record-keeping
- Dementia communication
- Family support
- Cultural respect
- Pressure handling
- Patient safety
- Empathy
Affiliations
- Travelling with friends
- Knitting,
- Loves the gym
Timeline
Health care assistant
Springfield NHS mental health hospital
2023.12 - Current
Health care assistant
Royal hospital for Neuro-disability
2021.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mental health nursing
Kingston University
09/2023 - 08/2026
NVQ Level 5 - Health and social care
London school of commerce
09/2021 - 09/2023