Nicola Burns
Wardley,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in patient care and advocacy, demonstrating expertise in chronic illnesses, wound management, and health promotion. Proven ability to build trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication skills, compassion, and respect.
Multi-skilled with experience of planning, delivering and assessing patient provisions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to maintain faultless continuity of care. Knowledgeable in NHS systems and proficient in patient assessment procedures, including home visits.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community staff nurse
Gateshead NHS Trust
Gateshead, Northumberland
2022.02 - 2025.07
- Conduct visits to patients in home and care settings to administer insulin and various medications for long-term condition management.
- Carry out referrals when required, such as occupational therapists, Lymphoedema and dieticians.
- Administer wound care for diverse wound types, including leg ulcers, surgical wounds and pressure sores to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivering palliative and end-of-life care to uphold patient dignity while ensuring comfort and addressing wishes for home-based care.
- Conducted phlebotomy and monitored vital observations for indications of deterioration.
- Regular risk assessments.
- Followed infection control protocols strictly, maintaining a safe environment for all.
Staff Nurse
Gateshead NHS Trust
Gateshead
2021.09 - 2022.02
- Contributed to Emergency Assessment Unit by managing care for acutely ill patients with conditions including new chest pain, abnormal blood results, and fractures.
- Taking patient history.
- New admissions
- Conducted blood tests and ECG to assess patient health.
Monitored vital observations for signs of deterioration.
Identified potential indications of infection or sepsis. - Medication rounds.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Administering IV medications and blood transfusions.
Bank Health Care Assistant
Gateshead NHS Trust
Gateshead
2018.12 - 2021.08
- Provided personal care and support across multiple wards.
- Monitored blood sugar levels regularly.
- Assisted with serving meals and beverages to patients.
- Conducted routine checks of vital observations.
- Performed phlebotomy to aid in patient diagnosis.
- Escorted patients for scans and x-rays..
Bank Care Assistant
Washington Grange Care Home
Washington, Sunderland
2017.11 - 2018.09
- Delivered personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with mealtimes, adhering to dietary plans for optimal health.
- Completed detailed care plans to monitor resident progress.
- Facilitated activities to promote engagement and wellbeing among residents.
Catering Assistant
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne
2011.10 - 2017.05
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen environment.
- Served meals, refreshments, and snacks to patrons efficiently.
- Monitored stock levels and ensured displays remained fully stocked.
- Prepared salads and fresh foods to meet customer demands.
- Operated tills accurately, processing transactions promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
Catering Assistant
MPH Accessible Media
Gateshead
2003.12 - 2011.06
- Prepared food for buffets to enhance client event experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and tidiness in the workplace.
- Set up rooms efficiently for client events.
- Served and cleared refreshments promptly.
- Checked and reordered stock to ensure availability of supplies.
- Set up dining areas for special events, improving the overall ambiance.
Trainee (National Traineeship)
Inland Revenue
1999.08 - 2000.05
- Working in a busy office environment which included: Answering telephone enquires.
- Updating records on a computer, sorting and distributing post.
- Filing and Photocopying.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science, Registered Nurse
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2018.09 - 2021.07
Access to HE Diploma - Health
Sunderland College
Washington, Sunderland 2017.09 - 2018.06
Adult Literacy - Level 2
In house training provider
Adult Numeracy - Level 2
In house training provider
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Services
In house training provider
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
In house training provider
GCSE’S - Maths, English, Art, Science, Business Studies, French, Design Technology, Geography
Heworth Grange Comprehensive
1999.08 - 1999.05
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Multi-tasking
- Workload management
- Building trust
- Credibility
- Rapport building
- Respect
- Dignity
- Compassion
- Caring
- Fair treatment of patients
- Multitasking efficiency
- Health promotion advocacy
- Patient assessment procedures
- Home visit expertise
- Knowledge of nhs systems
- Palliative care understanding
- Wound care expertise
Training
Palliative care foundation course, End of Life Care level 3, Prevention and management of pressure ulcers, Leg ulcer assessment and management
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/24/83
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Community staff nurse
Gateshead NHS Trust
2022.02 - 2025.07
Staff Nurse
Gateshead NHS Trust
2021.09 - 2022.02
Bank Health Care Assistant
Gateshead NHS Trust
2018.12 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science, Registered Nurse
Northumbria University
2018.09 - 2021.07
Bank Care Assistant
Washington Grange Care Home
2017.11 - 2018.09
Access to HE Diploma - Health
Sunderland College
2017.09 - 2018.06
Catering Assistant
Newcastle College
2011.10 - 2017.05
Catering Assistant
MPH Accessible Media
2003.12 - 2011.06
Trainee (National Traineeship)
Inland Revenue
1999.08 - 2000.05
GCSE’S - Maths, English, Art, Science, Business Studies, French, Design Technology, Geography
Heworth Grange Comprehensive
1999.08 - 1999.05
Adult Literacy - Level 2
In house training provider
Adult Numeracy - Level 2
In house training provider
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Services
In house training provider
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
In house training provider