Rachel De Boise

• Support and advocate for children and young people (0-18 years old) to enable them to cope with tests, procedures and hospital environment.
• Prepared, distracted and provided post procedural play for invasive tests and procedures, resulting in reduced anxiety for children.
• Increased patients compliance for tests and procedures. Working with those who have high anxiety, ADHD, Autism or other additional needs.
• Support for parent(s)/Carer(s) throughout using good communication and listening skills to reduce their anxiety and in turn their child's'.
• Worked with multi disciplinary team using good communication skills and liaising with them to ensure best outcome for patients.
• Raised concerns to nurses/doctors over patients whose vitals were out of normal range.
• Taught and demonstrated Play Specialist role to new doctors, and various students.
• Adhered to infection control and cleaning policies
• Recorded accurate and timely documentation in patients notes/electronic notes system when it was implemented.

• Worked from January 2015 on Bank in Antenatal clinic until accepting permanent post with them in January 2016
• Conducted Glucose Tolerance test clinics. Ensuring timely blood collection to maintain test integrity.
• Ensuring accurate labelling of specimens i.e. blood, urine, swabs to avoid laboratory rejection.
• Maintained stock levels of medical supplies in department.
• Collaborated with midwives and doctors to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Frequently taking blood samples from patients as required.
• Taking observations (manual Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturations), urine dips and highlighted abnormalities or concerns to relevant Doctors or midwives.
• Used Lorenzo system to enter accurate data onto patients records, admit and discharge (Pregnancy Assessment Unit), or transfer to ward, locate patient notes and track them.
• Ensured infection control measures were adhered to.
• Frequently ensured smooth running of antenatal clinics and highlighted any issues that arose and dealt with challenging patients
• Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection policy and procedures.

• Cared for 4 children
• Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
• Maintaining safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.

Same as previous Nanny post

• Carried out observations (Manual blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) and documented results
• Phlebotomy as required and labelled accurately as well as Urine dip and sending samples
• Highlighted to midwife abnormal observation readings
• Assist midwives in their clinics within GP surgeries and Children centres
• Home visits post delivery checks
• Breast feeding support
• Adhered to infection control and ensured equipment was cleaned between patients
• Managed and prioritised workload for home visits
• Accurate documentation in timely manner
• Stock check and ordering

as previous mentioned for Nanny job

• Positive communication and relationships with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
• Adhered to cleaning policies within nursery for toys and laundry
• Used good communication skills with children, parents/carers and staff to ensure smooth running of nursery
• Highlight any concerns or issues to senior staff which included safeguarding issues.

• Regularly performed Phlebotomy
• Ensured accurate labelling of bloods, biopsies, urine or other specimens to reduce laboratory refusal and delay in patient care
• Developed rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
• Cleaning equipment following policy and procedures and adhered to infection control policies.
• Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any issues to senior staff
• Provided high-quality patient care, resulting in increased comfort and satisfaction.
• Built rapport with nervous patients to ease discomfort during procedure.
• Answered patient queries with clarity, alleviating concerns about procedure.

• Worked in various wards and clinics across hospital - mainly with adults. At times did bank shifts alongside permanent posts
• Same duties as other Health Care Assistant work undertaken

• Sept 2008-Dec 2008 Worked on Bank as Health Care Assistant for Leicester Royal Infirmary
• Sept 2009 - July 2010 Kings Bible College and Training Centre (Oxford)
• June 2012 - June 2013 Volunteer work in Uganda with a orphans children's centre and children's home for orphaned babies, also helped in Child Sponsorship Office with various admin.
• July 2013 - September 2013 readjusting back to UK culture