Paula Wallace

Increased participation of children, young people, and adults in running across Northern Ireland.

Developed initiatives and coordinated programmes to promote running and support volunteers.

Delivered Go Run NI initiative to enhance social running groups and affiliated clubs.

Supported leaders and coaches in implementing Couch to 5k programmes through visits and guidelines.

Organised online workshops and sourced expert speakers for training sessions.

Coached participation runners and junior cross country squads to improve performance.

Created and maintained engaging content for Go Run NI Facebook page and website articles.

Collaborated with Trusts and Councils to establish sustainable participation running programmes.

Established with the help of Cancer Focus NI a Skin Care in the Sun initiative aimed at our athletes, officials, staff and coaches.

I was worked as a practice nurse delivering Asthma and COPD clinics as well as covering the treatment room.

I kept patient records up to date and was always confidential.

Conducted health assessments for early detection of potential health issues and administered vaccination programs according to national guidelines.

I managed my time effectively to deliver appointments on time and efficiently.

I gave advice about smoking cessation and obesity and weight loss. I felt I dealt with patients in a caring an compassionate way and had a good working relationship with my colleagues.

In the treatment room I conducted routine check ups, delivered wound care and took bloods as well as listening and reassuring patients when they needed it.

I work well independently and with a team. I have a high standard of work and I feel a good work ethic.

Same responsibilities as Running Participation Officer but this time I covered the East of Northern Ireland.

I cared for patients immediately post op after surgery. Making sure they were stable before being transferred to the ward.

My main duties were to ensure the patient was maintaining their own airway and to monitor and record their vital signs. Reporting anything abnormal to the Dr. I worked with a multi disciplinary team to make sure the best possible care was given to each patient.

Also to assess pain levels and administer pain relief when prescribed and required. Also to administer anti sickness meds when required.

Where I worked we also looked after High Dependency Patients needing more 1 to 1 care after more invasive surgery and we also did rotations into ICU as well as assisting as an anaesthetic nurse.

I undertook appropriate training as per required.

I learnt a lot of these skills in South Africa where I worked as an anaesthetic and recovery nurse for 2 years before this.