Rhiannon Butler
Barrow-Upon-Humber,North Lincolnshire
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with expertise in paediatric dermatology and a strong foundation in clinical systems, care planning, and topical medication administration. Proficient in surgical pre-operation preparation, wound dressing, phlebotomy, and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Demonstrates exceptional leadership as a nursing staff leader and student link assessor while excelling in assessing and supporting new staff members. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, patient-focused listening, and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Holds certifications in basic life support and phlebotomy with foundational skills in dermoscopy and minor surgical procedures such as biopsies and excisions. Dedicated to prioritising patient needs through effective time management, emotional awareness, and health promotion strategies especially relating to chosen speciality of dermatology nursing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
2025.03 - Current
- Improved clinic efficiency with streamlined workflow processes related to dermatology cases.
- Provided speciality services within dermatology, expanding clinic offerings.
- Student link support, managing students through the department.
- Safeguarding link nurse for adults and children.
- Delivering phototherapy UVB & UVA for dermatology patients.
- Experience in paediatric dermatology - wet wrapping and paediatric eczema patients.
- Experience as a scrub nurse in minor surgery with dermatology and plastic surgery.
- Experience in phlebotomy - arm, hands & wrist.
- Experience managing a department and a workload of patients in a busy outpatients environment.
- Supporting and percepting junior staff.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Working a variety of shift patterns to meet the needs of the service.
Registered nurse
Dove house hospice
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2024.09 - 2025.03
- Worked closely with hospice staff ensuring seamless transition from hospital care to home setting when necessary.
- Facilitated family visits in accordance with hospice guidelines resulting in comforting experiences.
- Maintained professional boundaries whilst offering comfort and reassurance to those under hospice or respite care.
- Attended training sessions regularly to enhance hospice care skills.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies protecting privacy rights of patients.
- Managed patient documentation accurately, aiding ongoing treatment plans.
- Helped patients mobilise around the facility safely minimising risk of falls or injuries.
Specialist nurse
HCRG care group
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
2023.11 - 2024.06
- Maintained updated knowledge of latest nursing practices through regular professional development courses.
- Ensured high standards of cleanliness in all areas of responsibility, minimising infection risks.
- Offered emotional support to families during difficult times resulting in better coping mechanisms.
- Led team of junior nurses; encouraged professional growth and skill enhancement amongst staff members.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Administered anaesthetic agents to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery, reducing pre-operative anxiety levels.
- Conducted preoperative preparations for patients thus reducing anxiety levels before surgery.
- Prepared anaesthetic equipment for surgery to facilitate smooth operation.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels during surgery through empathetic communication and care.
- Participated in numerous seminars and workshops related to minor surgery.
- Assisted Dermatologists in minor surgery such as biopsies and wide local excisions.
- Supported patients during the melanoma diagnosis, breaking bad news.
- Managing a caseload of patients as a skin cancer nurse specialist.
- Completing beginners courses in dermoscopy.
Registered nurse
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
2019.09 - 2023.10
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Achieved quick turnaround times by swiftly processing samples after collection.
- Showcased exceptional attention to detail whilst handling delicate specimens.
- Used advanced knowledge of vein locations for efficient blood collection.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures, leading to smoother operations.
- Improved patient comfort by employing gentle venipuncture techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull 2016.09 - 2019.09
Mentorship in professional practice - Nursing
University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull 2020.03 - 2020.09
Skin surgery workshop - Surgery
Newcastle medical school
Newcastle upon Tyne 2024.04 - 2024.04
Pass - Dermoscopy PCDS
Beginners course in Dermoscopy PCDS
London 2024.06 - 2024.06
Skills
- Professional conduct upholding
- Clinical systems software
- Coaching new staff members
- Prioritising patient needs
- Surgical pre-operation preparation
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Patient-Focused listening
- Care planning proficiency
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Adapting to changing situations
- Phlebotomy certified
- Time management expertise
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Health promotion strategies
- Updating computer records
- Emotional awareness
- Paediatric Health Expert dermatology
- Nursing staff leadership
- Treatment of dermatology conditions
- Stitches removal
- Preparing for procedures
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults & children
- Student link & nursing assessor
- Beginners skills in dermoscopy
- Beginners skills in minor surgery - biopsies and excisions
Affiliations
- Busy wife, mum and dog mum. Enjoys long walks with my dog and running 5ks, health and fitness.
Accomplishments
Obtained the British Dermatology Nursing Groups practice development scholarship in 2024. Obtained two thousand pounds worth of funding to complete courses within my chosen field of dermatology.
Timeline
Registered nurse
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2025.03 - Current
Registered nurse
Dove house hospice
2024.09 - 2025.03
Pass - Dermoscopy PCDS
Beginners course in Dermoscopy PCDS
2024.06 - 2024.06
Skin surgery workshop - Surgery
Newcastle medical school
2024.04 - 2024.04
Specialist nurse
HCRG care group
2023.11 - 2024.06
Mentorship in professional practice - Nursing
University of Hull
2020.03 - 2020.09
Registered nurse
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2019.09 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Science - Adult nursing
University of Hull
2016.09 - 2019.09