Rachel Jane Muir
Aywick,Yell
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in paediatric health and preventative care. Proficient in health education delivery, tactful communication, and safeguarding children knowledge. Demonstrates strong skills in disease prevention awareness, newborn screening proficiency, and postnatal depression detection. Committed to maintaining data privacy compliance and providing compassionate care through holistic assessments and cultural competence. Aims to enhance family dynamics understanding and promote healthy eating and lifestyle programmes while ensuring patient advocacy and confidentiality maintenance.
Empathetic and driven, with strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Resourceful in problem-solving and knowledgeable in child development and family support. Committed to making a positive impact on community health and wellbeing.
Experienced healthcare professional focused on community health and family support. Committed to improving patient outcomes through personalised care plans and proactive health education. Skilled in building trust with diverse populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Leading GIRFEC assessments and team meetings.
Close working with the Child Protection team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Visitor
NHS Shetland
Shetland , Shetland
11.2017 - Current
- Conducted home visits for comprehensive patient assessment and intervention.
- Coordinated with social services to ensure holistic care provision.
- Collaborated with school nurses for seamless transition of care between settings.
- Worked closely with GPs to facilitate timely referrals when necessary.
- Delivered educational workshops on various health topics, increasing community awareness and understanding.
- Managed high-risk cases, ensuring child safety was prioritised.
- Contributed to safeguarding strategies, ensuring the welfare of children at risk.
District nurse
NHS Shetland
Shetland , Shetland
08.2010 - 09.2016
- Empowered patients through health education, leading to self-care abilities improvement.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment plans.
- Educated patients, promoting better understanding of their conditions.
- Supported palliative care patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Implemented care plans for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed patient's health condition, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
- Delegated duties efficiently amongst nursing team members for smooth workflow.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams for holistic patient treatment.
- Carried out routine check-ups, monitoring general health status regularly.
- Ensured patient wellbeing by conducting regular home visits.
- Used advanced equipment proficiently whilst providing complex nursing procedures.
- Demonstrated compassionate care in dealing with terminally ill patients.
- Developed strong relationships to enhance patient comfort and trust.
- Provided emergency care effectively under high pressure situations.
- Collaborated with GPs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 03.1992 - 02.1995
Bachelor of Science - District Nursing
Chelmsford University
Chelmsford, Essex 08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Independent nurse prescriber
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen 09.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Science - post graduate diploma nursing advancing nursing practice health visiting
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen 09.2016 - 11.2017
Skills
- Home safety assessment
- Domestic violence awareness
- Clinical judgement
- Patient advocacy
- Health promotion
- Medical record-keeping
- Family conflict resolution
- Postnatal depression care
- Child protection assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Complex case handling
- Patient health assessments
Affiliations
- Wildlife and nature
- walking in nature
- exploring new countries
- painting and art
Timeline
Health Visitor
NHS Shetland
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Independent nurse prescriber
Robert Gordon University
09.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Science - post graduate diploma nursing advancing nursing practice health visiting
Robert Gordon University
09.2016 - 11.2017
District nurse
NHS Shetland
08.2010 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - District Nursing
Chelmsford University
08.1996 - 08.1997
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
03.1992 - 02.1995
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