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Rachael Redburn

Earlston,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive ICU experience and expertise in surgical pre-operation preparation. Proficient in immediate life support, patient care, and care planning, with a strong focus on time management. Skilled in catheterisation, monitoring vital signs, and medication and IV administration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and continuous professional development.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered nurse

NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, Midlothian
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive patient care to critically ill and unstable patients in a high pressure environment.
  • I am proficient in monitoring complex vital signs, assisting in the administration of emergency interventions and can collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • I am competent with a variety of medical equipment such as ventilators, CVVHD machines and Intra aortic balloon pumps. I titrate drugs providing cardiovascular support examples of which include noradrenaline, adrenaline, dobutamine and vasopressin.
  • I can provide compassionate pastoral support to families who are experiencing the challenging time of having a loved one in ICU.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
  • Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.

Equine yard manager

Mrs C Maclay
Newtown St Boswells, The Scottish Borders
09.2015 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw feeding schedules to ensure all horses received a balanced diet according to their specific needs.
  • Facilitated training sessions with horses, improving overall performance and behaviour.
  • Ensured quality care by conducting regular checks on horse's health and wellbeing.
  • Hired new staff based on skills compatibility with job requirements.
  • Managed daily operations in large equine yard, ensuring optimal health and wellbeing of horses.
  • Supervised grooming tasks to uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the yard.
  • Groomed horses using developed abilities in clipping, trimming, pulling and plaiting.
  • Optimised animal health and wellbeing, bandaging wounds and completing preventive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
09.2018 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Surgical pre-operation preparation
  • Immediate Life Support
  • ICU experience
  • Time management expertise
  • Patient care
  • Care planning
  • Catheterisation
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Medication and IV administration

Affiliations

  • Retraining of Racehorses

Timeline

Registered nurse

NHS Lothian
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Queen Margaret University
09.2018 - 07.2022

Equine yard manager

Mrs C Maclay
09.2015 - 08.2022

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