Ruqia Gill
Bristol
Summary
I am a dedicated registered nurse with 10 years experience on an acute gastrointestinal surgical ward seeking to expand my skill set and career profile in primary health. I pride myself on being a team-orientated, compassionate and reliable nurse. I have acquired an extensive set of skills such as proficiencies in wound dressing, medication administration, and care planning, ensuring adherence to professional standards. I am tri-lingual in English, Punjabi, and Urdu, enhancing communication with diverse patient populations. I am committed to delivering quality care through effective prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Trust
Bristol
02.2015 - Current
- Managing daily caseload, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Facilitated patient's post operative recovery through the use of enhanced recovery programmes, encouraging ward nurses to act with autonomy
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarding patient well-being and upholding guidelines and protocols
- Monitored and reported patient condition through measuring vitals and necessary signs
- Recognising signs of an acutely unwell patient and responding promptly
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians using clear consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and monitored treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered medications and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally in line with stringent drug regulations
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery through providing holistic care including emotional well being.
- Managed patients with complex analgesia needs utilising complex analgesia management techniques
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations
- Managed IV PICC, central lines, and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care and prevent infection.
- Met patient's nutritional needs via enteral and parenteral routes including the management and setting up of these.
- Passionately mentored and assessed nursing students to champion standards of care
- Competent in evolving IT systems
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks promoting independence where appropriate
- Ability to adapt approach and techniques to accommodate service users needs
- Able to utilise a range of communication skills to enhance patient care and build rapport
- Chaperoned and assisted doctors where required
- Able to carry out ECGs
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Co-ordinated complex successful discharges liaising with a range of service providers
- Promoting patient independence through patient education
- Managed wounds to optimise healing processes.
- Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures, maintaining high professional standards.
- Supported family members during difficult times, providing reassurance and comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness of ward, reducing infection risks.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgery recovery.
Health advisor
CareUK NHS 111
06.2013 - 01.2014
- First point of contact for health enquiries, navigating systems to book appointments and direct callers to the most appropriate service.
- Acquired great call handling skills.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety and security of all involved parties.
- Utilised advanced technologies to streamline workflow processes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient records ensuring adherence to privacy regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for seamless patient treatment.
- Assessed patient symptoms using prompted questions from NHS pathways.
- Advised on preferred options between available policy recommendations.
- Fostered a supportive environment through understanding and compassion towards callers' concerns.
- Facilitated efficient resource allocation by distinguishing between urgent and non-urgent cases appropriately.
- Kept up-to-date with NHS policies and procedures for consistent performance standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction with clear, empathetic communication in stressful situations.
- Recorded detailed caller information accurately to support medical staff response.
- Aided distressed callers – provided reassurance whilst awaiting medical assistance.
- Managed high call volumes calmly during peak periods or emergencies.
- Employed typing speed and accuracy to generate notes while speaking to callers.
- Logged critical information onto computer system.
- Assessed priority of caller situations through investigative questioning.
Senior teaching assistant and attainment adviser
Supplementary and Mainstream Schools Alliance
Bristol
10.2010 - 03.2013
- Organised and facilitated a supplementary school on Saturday offering tuition in core subjects to students at risk of under achieving.
- My role was very diverse and included administration roles as well as managerial roles and event organising.
- I was responsible for arranging and attending meetings with teachers, parents and students and devising plans for GCSE students to improve grades in English and maths.
- I was also responsible for the recruitment of staff including conducting professional interviews.
- Improved attainment through bridging the gap between teachers, parents and students.
- Helped pupils understand difficult concepts through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Facilitated group sessions for improved student interaction and participation.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss student progress and potential improvements in teaching methods or curriculum content.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress including home visits.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
Teacher assistant (Voluntary)
Hillcrest Primary School
06.2006 - 07.2006
- Voluntary work as a teacher assistant in year 1
- Helped maintain safe school environment following health and safety guidelines strictly.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of the West of England
Bristol 01.2012 - 01.2015
A Levels - Health and Social Care, World Development, Biology AS, Biology A2
Redcliffe Sixth Form
09.2008 - 06.2011
GCSEs - 11 subjects: Grades ATo C, Science [Double Award], English, Mathematics
St. Mary Redcliffe & Temple School
09.2002 - 06.2008
Skills
- Complex surgical care
- Case load management
- Outstanding communication
- Time Management
- Team-orientated
- Problem Solving
- Professional conduct upholding
- Adapting to changing situations
- Medication Administration via several routes
- Care planning
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Tri-lingual in English, Punjabi & Urdu
- Prioritising patient needs
- Compassionate nursing through patient centred care
- Monitoring vital signs
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing football and swimming in my spare time
Languages
English
Native
Punjabi
Native
Urdu
Native
References
References available upon request.
Custom
Professional, personal and educational references are available on request.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 13/04/1992
Timeline
Registered nurse
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Trust
02.2015 - Current
Health advisor
CareUK NHS 111
06.2013 - 01.2014
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of the West of England
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior teaching assistant and attainment adviser
Supplementary and Mainstream Schools Alliance
10.2010 - 03.2013
A Levels - Health and Social Care, World Development, Biology AS, Biology A2
Redcliffe Sixth Form
09.2008 - 06.2011
Teacher assistant (Voluntary)
Hillcrest Primary School
06.2006 - 07.2006
GCSEs - 11 subjects: Grades ATo C, Science [Double Award], English, Mathematics
St. Mary Redcliffe & Temple School
09.2002 - 06.2008
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