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Certification
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Megan Burton

Aberdeen

Summary

Compassionate Community Nurse with a solid background in patient care and health education. Successfully collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through tailored care plans. Committed to professional development and advancing from Community Nurse to District Nurse.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Community nurse

NHS Grampian
Central Tillydrone, Aberdeen City
12.2022 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the community while managing caseloads and mentoring junior staff.
  • Collaborate with health professionals and patients to develop and implement effective care plans to promote continuity and enhance patient health and well-being.
  • Work flexibly to meet changing patient needs and provide regular assessments ensuring holistic needs are met.
  • Participate in complex cases independently while recognising limitations and seeking assistance when necessary.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to refine skills and share knowledge with colleagues, promoting best practices in patient care.
  • Administered medication to manage symptoms effectively.
  • Develop personalised care plans to enhance patient experience.
  • Assist families with end-of-life care decisions for peaceful transitions.

Support Worker

Enable Scotland
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
10.2018 - 11.2022
  • Delivered person-centred care in 2-1 and 1-1 services for individuals with learning disabilities.
  • Administered medication per schedule to enhance health outcomes.
  • Facilitated client independence through structured tasks and activities.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to clients' specific dietary requirements.
  • Actively listened to client concerns, fostering a comforting environment.
  • Followed care plans outlined by managers, nurses, and psychiatrists, ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • Escalated concerns appropriately to address client needs effectively.

Support worker

PrimeLife
Nottingham , England
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with team to foster positive relationships with 25 adults with learning disabilities.
  • Ensured individual needs were met while promoting safety, dignity, and independence.
  • Ensured care plans remained accurate and individual's finances were accounted for.
  • Supported individuals in community activities and appointments.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.

Care Assistant

Banff Care Home
Banff, Aberdeenshire
11.2014 - 08.2017
  • Achieved SVQ 2 qualification while employed in nursing care.
  • Delivered professional nursing home care to individuals with diverse needs.
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide exceptional support for patients with dementia, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Education

Postgraduate credits - Contemporary Pain Management

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen
04.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen
09.2019 - 10.2022

National Certificate - Health and Social Care

North East Scotland College
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
08.2018 - 08.2019

A-Levels - Highers and Intermediate 2

Banff Academy
Aberdeenshire
08.2006 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative
  • Conflict management
  • Organised with good time management skills
  • Patient advocacy
  • Prioritisation
  • Awareness and understanding of various NHS Grampian policies and procedures
  • Venepuncture, catheterisation, syringe drivers, drain management, complex wound care, gastrostomy tube changes, tracheostomy care; medication Administration via multiple routes including IM/SC/ID, IV, PEG, NG, PO, PR, PV; Palliative support and End-Of-Life care

Affiliations

I train and play rugby with a local team and first aid at some games. I have recently gained a Sports First Aid certificate from GSR training. I enjoy walking, reformer Pilates, swimming, badminton, spending time with friends and family and gardening.

Accomplishments

  • Sports First aider (2024-current)

Certification

  • NMC registered
  • Wound Advocate (2025-current)
  • BLS cascade trainer (2024-current)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Postgraduate credits - Contemporary Pain Management

Robert Gordon University
04.2024 - 07.2024

Community nurse

NHS Grampian
12.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Robert Gordon University
09.2019 - 10.2022

Support Worker

Enable Scotland
10.2018 - 11.2022

National Certificate - Health and Social Care

North East Scotland College
08.2018 - 08.2019

Support worker

PrimeLife
10.2017 - 08.2018

Care Assistant

Banff Care Home
11.2014 - 08.2017

A-Levels - Highers and Intermediate 2

Banff Academy
08.2006 - 06.2012

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