Rachel Leslie
Westhill
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in organising nurse-led clinics and promoting health initiatives. Skilled in wound care, cervical cytology, and managing respiratory functions, with a focus on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuous professional development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Practice Nurse
Cove and Kincorth Medical Practice
Aberdeen
2023.06 - Current
- Counsel patients on chronic disease management, promote better self-care.
- Deliver high quality wound care to expedite healing process.
- Perform spirometry and FeNO testing
- Cervical screening
- NPT testing
Lead practice nurse
One Medical Group
Aberdeen
2018.06 - 2023.06
- Supervised junior nurses, providing guidance and mentorship.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to enable effective communication.
- Implementing guidelines, managing resources and liaise with other staff to meet patient needs and practice goals.
- Wound Care Advocate
Practice nurse
Skene Medical Group
Westhill
2016.01 - 2018.06
- Offered advice on lifestyle changes for improved patient well-being.
- Wound care, including, chronic leg ulcers
- Chronic Disease Management
- Travel Risk assessment
Practice Nurse
Woodside Medical Group
Aberdeen
2007.09 - 2016.01
- Delivered high quality wound care to expedite healing process.
- INR clinics
- Childhood immunisations
- Chronic Disease Management
Treatment Room Nurse
Carden Medial Centre
Aberdeen
2004.11 - 2007.09
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- ECGs
- venepuncture
- wound care
- INRs
Senior Staff Nurse Rhematolgy
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Aberdeen
2002.01 - 2004.11
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Moving and handling trainer
Community Nurse
Area 6, Eastern Health Board, EIRE
, EIRE
1999.10 - 2001.12
- Developed personalised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Conducted home visits, ensured patient comfort.
- Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
- Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Trasplant Unit
Royal Free Hospital
London
1997.03 - 1997.07
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and chemotherapy
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
Staff Nurse Haematolgy
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge
1996.07 - 1997.03
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Staff Nurse Rhematolgy
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge
1995.06 - 1996.07
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Staff Nurse General Medicine
Southern General Hospital
Glasgow
1993.08 - 1995.06
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
Education for Health
Certificate of Higher Education - Travel-Health
TREC
Certificate of Higher Education - Sexual Reproductive Health Care
STIF course
Certificate of Higher Education - Breast and Cervical Screening Course
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Certificate of Higher Education -
Robert Gordon University
AberdeenCertificate of Higher Education - Chronic Disease Management
English National Board for Nursing
Certificate of Higher Education - Diabetic Nursing
English National Board for Nursing
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching and Assessing
English National Board of Nursing
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Registered General Nurse
Glasgow South College of Nursing
05/1990 - 07/1993
Skills
- Nurse-Led clinics organisation
- Health promotion
- Wound Care
- Cervical cytology
- Respiratory functions
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Cove and Kincorth Medical Practice
2023.06 - Current
Lead practice nurse
One Medical Group
2018.06 - 2023.06
Practice nurse
Skene Medical Group
2016.01 - 2018.06
Practice Nurse
Woodside Medical Group
2007.09 - 2016.01
Treatment Room Nurse
Carden Medial Centre
2004.11 - 2007.09
Senior Staff Nurse Rhematolgy
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
2002.01 - 2004.11
Community Nurse
Area 6, Eastern Health Board, EIRE
1999.10 - 2001.12
Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Trasplant Unit
Royal Free Hospital
1997.03 - 1997.07
Staff Nurse Haematolgy
Addenbrooke's Hospital
1996.07 - 1997.03
Staff Nurse Rhematolgy
Addenbrooke's Hospital
1995.06 - 1996.07
Staff Nurse General Medicine
Southern General Hospital
1993.08 - 1995.06
Diploma of Higher Education -
Education for Health
Certificate of Higher Education - Travel-Health
TREC
Certificate of Higher Education - Sexual Reproductive Health Care
STIF course
Certificate of Higher Education - Breast and Cervical Screening Course
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Certificate of Higher Education -
Robert Gordon University
Certificate of Higher Education - Chronic Disease Management
English National Board for Nursing
Certificate of Higher Education - Diabetic Nursing
English National Board for Nursing
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching and Assessing
English National Board of Nursing
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Registered General Nurse
Glasgow South College of Nursing
05/1990 - 07/1993