Rebecca Emmerson
Esher,Surrey
Summary
- Compassionate Deputy Sister with knack for leading teams and improving patient care. Enhanced ward efficiency through streamlined processes, resulting in better patient outcomes. Known for mentoring junior staff and fostering supportive work environment.
- I have had multiple different roles within health care. This makes me extremely adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
- I am also interested in aesthetic nursing and believe my health care and beauty therapy knowledge go hand in hand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
34
34
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy sister
NHS
Chertsey, Surrey
02.2021 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by ensuring prompt delivery of care.
- Administered medications for effective pain management.
- Enhanced team collaboration with clear and concise communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Taking charge and supporting staff
- Accurately completing audits and working within hospital policies
- Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
Senior staff nurse
BMI- Circle
Chertsey, Surrey
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction levels by implementing innovative nursing practices.
- Delivered compassionate care for patients, resulting in increased comfort during treatments.
- Provided expert clinical advice to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Being a 'bleep' holder- in charge of the hospital on weekends
- Able to organise beds with other in charge staff to ensure a smooth running of the hospital
Staff nurse
NHS
Chertsey, Surrey
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Carried out larvae therapy, VAC dressings, blood transfusions, venepuncture and cannulation.
Healthcare assistant
Virgin care
Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Visiting patients homes to complete wound care
- Having weekend clinics in the GP practice for wound care on weekends
- Completing continence assessments
Care assistant
Bupa
Weybridge, Surrey
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
Partner
Waitrose & Partners
Raynes Park, Merton
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Stocking the shelves and rotating stocks
- Working on the tills
- Food delivery driving
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
Beauty therapist
Cocoon Rooms
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring repeat client bookings.
- Conducted comprehensive skin analysis for tailored treatment plans.
- Implemented hygienic practices to maintain a clean treatment space.
- Carrying out treatments, such as: Waxing, eyebrow tinting and plucking, pedicures, manicures (including gel nails), facials, manicures.
Sales assistant
Next
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
Customer assistant
Marks & Spencer
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
11.2011 - 12.2011
- Handled returns and exchanges efficiently maintaining high standards of service amidst challenging situations.
- Improved customer relations by promptly addressing queries and concerns.
- Maintained a clean, organised workspace for the efficient operation of checkout area.
- Organising the changing rooms
Crew member
McDonald's
Walton on Thames, Surrey
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Serving patients promptly
- Thorough cleaning of the equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Surrey
Guildford 09.2014 - 08.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to healthcare
Brooklands College
Surrey 09.2013 - 08.2014
GCSEs - Mathematics
Brooklands college
Surrey 08.2014 - 08.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames 09.2012 - 09.2013
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames 09.2011 - 09.2012
A-Levels - Sociology
Hinchley wood sixth form
Esher, Surrey 09.2009 - 08.2011
A-Levels - English literature
Hinchley wood sixth form
Esher, Surrey 09.2009 - 08.2011
GCSEs - English literature and language
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Art
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Textiles
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Humanities
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Science and additional Science
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 09.2004 - 08.2009
Skills
- Multitasking
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Postoperative care
- Blood transfusion administration
- Aseptic technique
- Discharge planning
- Wound dressing
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical leadership
- Infection control procedures
- Performance Management
- Patient care management
- Duty delegation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Patient record auditing
- IV drug therapy management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Clinical nursing practice
- Teamwork
- Urinary catheterisation
- Tube insertion and removal
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
Timeline
Deputy sister
NHS
02.2021 - Current
Senior staff nurse
BMI- Circle
02.2019 - 02.2021
Staff nurse
NHS
03.2017 - 02.2019
Healthcare assistant
Virgin care
03.2016 - 03.2017
Care assistant
Bupa
02.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Surrey
09.2014 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Mathematics
Brooklands college
08.2014 - 08.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to healthcare
Brooklands College
09.2013 - 08.2014
Partner
Waitrose & Partners
03.2013 - 02.2015
Beauty therapist
Cocoon Rooms
10.2012 - 03.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
09.2012 - 09.2013
Sales assistant
Next
04.2012 - 08.2012
Customer assistant
Marks & Spencer
11.2011 - 12.2011
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
09.2011 - 09.2012
Crew member
McDonald's
03.2011 - 11.2011
A-Levels - Sociology
Hinchley wood sixth form
09.2009 - 08.2011
A-Levels - English literature
Hinchley wood sixth form
09.2009 - 08.2011
GCSEs - English literature and language
Esher church of England high school
09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Art
Esher church of England high school
09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Textiles
Esher church of England high school
09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Humanities
Esher church of England high school
09.2004 - 08.2009
GCSEs - Science and additional Science
Esher church of England high school
09.2004 - 08.2009
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