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Mhairi Linklater

Orkney,United Kingdom

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bank staff nurse

NHS Orkney
Orkney, Orkney Islands
04.2024 - Current
  • Working in all aspects of Community hospital over two years including Emergency Department, Acute admissions ward with 24 beds, Oncology unit with 4 beds, Rehab Inpatients Ward with 26, HDU, Day surgery unit, Dialysis and Theatres.
  • Achieved high standards of cleanliness in wards with strict maintenance and cleaning routines.
  • Upheld privacy and dignity of patients during care provision at all times.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures to ensure efficient delivery of treatment.
  • Managed emergency situations efficiently, reducing risk for patients and staff alike.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care plans.
  • Complied with infection control protocols, minimising spread of diseases within the bank clinic.
  • Performed triage duties, prioritising needs based on severity of condition.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Monitored patient vitals regularly, detecting changes in health status promptly.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge process by liaising with other healthcare providers and family members.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in venepuncture and cannulation techniques, enabling quick access for medication administration or blood sampling.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Guaranteed safe and secure handling of medicines by administering drugs in accordance with clinical guidelines.

Farmhand

Ben Egan
Warren, NSW
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Worked for the Egan family on Kiameron farm driving machinery, feeding, caring and riding horses. Working also in the cattle yards, mustering, weaning and vaccinating cattle.
  • Maintained animal health by feeding, watering and grooming livestock.
  • Operated heavy machinery to plough, sow seeds and spray crops.
  • Cultivated land with appropriate farming equipment, resulted in increased productivity.
  • Communicated effectively with other farm staff members during daily tasks; enhanced teamwork on the farm.
  • Handled minor veterinary duties like administering medication to sick animals; promoted animal welfare.
  • Handled delicate crops gently during harvest, minimised loss due to damage.
  • Set up irrigation systems as required; improved crop growth rates.

Registered staff nurse

NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, Midlothian
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Working in fast paced Acute Medical Admission Unit.
  • Worked flexibly across various shifts; demonstrated commitment towards profession and patients alike.
  • Coordinated with other departments smoothly for comprehensive care delivery service.
  • Managed stressful situations calmly; ensured optimal performance under pressure.
  • Provided acute nursing care in 64-bed department, attending 8-10+ patients each shift.
  • Provided care in 8 bed bay of cardiac monitored patients on multiple infusions.
  • Provided care in 10 bed bay of Toxicology unit. Monitored beds, non-monitored beds and ITU/HDU step downs.
  • Held a bank contract in Emergency Department, providing emergency care to 4-20+ patients per shift. In minor injuries, resus, surgical and gen med bays.
  • Avoided deteriorating conditions by immediately stabilising patients with oxygen or medication.
  • Improved patient outcomes by performing triage, assessing patient conditions and initiating emergency treatment when necessary.
  • Ensured patient safety by constantly monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting changes to doctors and senior nursing staff.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Adult Nursing

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
09.2019 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certified
  • Hypertension control knowledge
  • Resilience and stamina
  • Respiratory care understanding
  • Ethical practice
  • Dementia care competence
  • Mental health nursing experience
  • Infection control practice
  • Paediatric nursing experience
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Wound dressing knowledge
  • Diabetes management expertise
  • Electronic health records management
  • Pathophysiology understanding
  • Venepuncture proficiency
  • Self-Development initiative
  • Geriatric nursing expertise
  • Palliative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Cardiac arrest response
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Acute and critical care
  • Theatre procedures
  • IV therapy expertise

Affiliations

Running, swimming, horse riding and farming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Farmhand

Ben Egan
10.2024 - 04.2025

Bank staff nurse

NHS Orkney
04.2024 - Current

Registered staff nurse

NHS Lothian
10.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor Degree - Adult Nursing

Edinburgh Napier University
09.2019 - 07.2022

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