Rachel Bell
Ipswich,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in critical clinical assessment and developing clinical judgement. Demonstrates effective communication skills, ensuring accurate and respectful interactions with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Advocates for patient-centred care by challenging barriers to dignity and autonomy, while actively engaging in reflective and evidence-based practice. Committed to team collaboration, contributing to safe and coordinated care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursing student
University of Suffolk
Ipswich, Suffolk
09.2021 - 11.2025
- Assisted in providing high-quality patient care under supervision of qualified nurses.
- Managed care of 6 patients during each shift, providing accurate handover under guidance and supervision of assessor or supervisor
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify individual health needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Actively participated in numerous clinical practice settings, Community, Ward based and Private, enhancing and developing both clinically and professionally.
Nursing student
Nuffield Health
Ipswich, Suffolk
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in pre-operative assessments and post-operative care to ensure patient comfort and safety of 6 patients during each shift.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to medical team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgical care and recovery expectations.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and patient care standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
Nursing student
Somersham Ward
Ipswich, Suffolk
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Delivered compassionate holistic patient care.
- Managing care needs of between 6-12 patients during each shift, delivering accurate and clear handovers at shift change.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records for continuity of care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote patient safety and enhance recovery.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Developed greater understanding of managing Oncology treatments and side effects.
- Working along side palliative care team ensuring patients and families wishes and needs were met.
- Understanding importance of effective personal protection equipment, ensuring those who are immunocompromised are protected.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Suffolk
Ipswich 09.2021 - 11.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Science
University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull 09.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
- Critical Clinical Assessment: Able to apply structured assessment frameworks to gather and interpret clinical information, recognising emerging risks and escalating concerns appropriately to maintain patient safety
- Developing Clinical Judgement: Continuing to grow in confidence in analysing patient needs, questioning assumptions, and seeking guidance when required to ensure decisions remain evidence-based and within scope of practice
- Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and assertively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring information is accurate, respectful, and supports shared decision-making
- Patient-Centred Advocacy: Challenges barriers to patient dignity, comfort, and autonomy, ensuring individualised care plans reflecting patients values and clinical needs
- Reflective and Evidence based Practice: Actively engages in supervision, feedback, and reflective learning, critically evaluating performance to refine skills and embed evidence based practice
- Team Collaboration: Works constructively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to safe, coordinated care while seeking opportunities to develop
Affiliations
- fitness
- Documentaries
- tv series
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing student
Nuffield Health
06.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing student
Somersham Ward
01.2025 - 03.2025
Nursing student
University of Suffolk
09.2021 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Suffolk
09.2021 - 11.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Science
University of Hull
09.2015 - 01.2018