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
2021.02 - 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
2019.02 - 2021.02
- 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
2017.03 - 2019.02
- 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
2016.03 - 2017.03
- 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
2015.02 - 2016.03
- 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
2013.03 - 2015.02
- Stocking the shelves and rotating stocks
- Working on the tills
- Food delivery driving
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
Beauty therapist
Cocoon Rooms
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames
2012.10 - 2013.03
- 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
2012.04 - 2012.08
- 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
2011.11 - 2011.12
- 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
2011.03 - 2011.11
- Serving patients promptly
- Thorough cleaning of the equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Surrey
Guildford 2014.09 - 2017.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to healthcare
Brooklands College
Surrey 2013.09 - 2014.08
GCSEs - Mathematics
Brooklands college
Surrey 2014.08 - 2014.08
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames 2012.09 - 2013.09
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames 2011.09 - 2012.09
A-Levels - Sociology
Hinchley wood sixth form
Esher, Surrey 2009.09 - 2011.08
A-Levels - English literature
Hinchley wood sixth form
Esher, Surrey 2009.09 - 2011.08
GCSEs - English literature and language
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Art
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Textiles
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Humanities
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Science and additional Science
Esher church of England high school
Esher, Surrey 2004.09 - 2009.08
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
2021.02 - Current
Senior staff nurse
BMI- Circle
2019.02 - 2021.02
Staff nurse
NHS
2017.03 - 2019.02
Healthcare assistant
Virgin care
2016.03 - 2017.03
Care assistant
Bupa
2015.02 - 2016.03
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Surrey
2014.09 - 2017.08
GCSEs - Mathematics
Brooklands college
2014.08 - 2014.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to healthcare
Brooklands College
2013.09 - 2014.08
Partner
Waitrose & Partners
2013.03 - 2015.02
Beauty therapist
Cocoon Rooms
2012.10 - 2013.03
NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
2012.09 - 2013.09
Sales assistant
Next
2012.04 - 2012.08
Customer assistant
Marks & Spencer
2011.11 - 2011.12
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty therapy
Kingston College
2011.09 - 2012.09
Crew member
McDonald's
2011.03 - 2011.11
A-Levels - Sociology
Hinchley wood sixth form
2009.09 - 2011.08
A-Levels - English literature
Hinchley wood sixth form
2009.09 - 2011.08
GCSEs - English literature and language
Esher church of England high school
2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Art
Esher church of England high school
2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Textiles
Esher church of England high school
2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Humanities
Esher church of England high school
2004.09 - 2009.08
GCSEs - Science and additional Science
Esher church of England high school
2004.09 - 2009.08