Melanie Ellis
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with extensive expertise in community healthcare, home visits, and providing care. Demonstrates proficiency in nursing research methods, phlebotomy techniques, and patient evaluation.
Aspiring healthcare professional focused on providing compassionate and patient-centred care. Capable of supporting medical teams by assisting with patient assessments and delivering essential nursing interventions. Skilled in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Adult Nursing Student - BSc (Hons) Degree
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2023.09 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients, eased their anxiety levels.
- Observed the administration of anaesthesia closely for deeper understanding of the procedure.
- Obtained blood samples from patients with minimal discomfort.
- Participated actively in rehabilitation programmes, aided patient's physical recovery.
- Achieved patient comfort by administering prescribed medications.
- Enhanced skill set with regular participation in nursing workshops.
- Assisted in delivering patient care, improved overall recovery time.
- Improved communication with patients by developing strong interpersonal skills.
- Conducted routine checks on patients to monitor vital signs regularly.
- Developed a rapport with patients' families by providing clear health updates and guidance.
Health Care Assistant - Phlebotomist
Nightingale App
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2022.02 - 2023.12
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Labelled, stored, and packaged blood products ready for dispatch, ensuring smooth operations.
- Administered immunisations and preventative measures to reduce disease occurrence rates.
- Developed comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall health outcomes.
Health Care Assistant
NHS Professionals
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2020.03 - 2022.01
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swifty
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
Health Care Assistant
Serendipity Health Care
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2017.10 - 2020.03
Education
Adult Nursing Degree - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2023.09 -
Gateway Qualification - Access H/E diploma - Nursing
BOCK Consultancy and Personal Development Ltd
London 2022.02 - 2023.03
City and Guild Functional Skills - English
Barnsley College
Barnsley 2021.05 - 2022.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Phlebotomy
Highfield Learning
Sheffield 2019.11 - 2019.11
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Highfield Learning
Sheffield 2020.07 - 2020.07
Covid Vaccination - Immunisation
Nottingham Hospital
Nottingham 2020.12 - 2020.12
Skills
- Community healthcare familiarity
- Home visits competence
- Palliative care understanding
- Healthcare literacy
- Nursing research methods
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Empathy towards patients
- Patient evaluation
- Vaccination administration
- Wound care expertise
Affiliations
- Complementary Therapies
- Nail Technology
- Beauty Treatments
Timeline
Adult Nursing Student - BSc (Hons) Degree
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2023.09 - Current
Adult Nursing Degree - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
2023.09 -
Health Care Assistant - Phlebotomist
Nightingale App
2022.02 - 2023.12
Gateway Qualification - Access H/E diploma - Nursing
BOCK Consultancy and Personal Development Ltd
2022.02 - 2023.03
City and Guild Functional Skills - English
Barnsley College
2021.05 - 2022.05
Covid Vaccination - Immunisation
Nottingham Hospital
2020.12 - 2020.12
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Highfield Learning
2020.07 - 2020.07
Health Care Assistant
NHS Professionals
2020.03 - 2022.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Phlebotomy
Highfield Learning
2019.11 - 2019.11
Health Care Assistant
Serendipity Health Care
2017.10 - 2020.03