Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
References
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Sandra Thomas

Hornchurch,Havering

Summary

Adult Nursing Student at University of Essex (Year 1)

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Opticians
Hornchurch, Havering
2025.11 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service and telephone manner
  • Did pre-screaning tests
  • Did repairs and adjustments damaged eye wear
  • Booked in, cancelled and moved appointments
  • Helped choose out frames specific to their prescription, budget and style, leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Adapted well to high pressure situations during peak times, maintaining quality service standards

Placement

Basildon University Hospital NHS
, Essex
2026.01 - 2026.04
  • Assisted in wound dressings
  • Took vitals and blood sugars
  • Prepared and administered oral, topical and IV medication
  • Did ECGs and bladder scans
  • Assisted in personal care, meal times and general bedside care
  • Assisted patients with limited mobility using a wide range of medical equipment
  • Observed and assisted in some medical procedures
  • Engaged effectively with patients and visitors

Work Experience

The Barkentine Practice NHS
, Tower Hamlets
2024.12 - 2024.12
  • Shadowed Advanced Nurse Practitioners, General Practitioners, Specialised Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Phlebotomists in a primary care setting.

Work Experience

Whipps Cross Univeristy Hospital NHS
, Waltham Forest
2024.07 - 2024.07
  • Assisted and shadowed a range of different members of healthcare such as: Nurses, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Healthcare Assistants, Ward Managers and Doctors in various parts of the hospital such as: Acute Assessment Unit, Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy department, Older Persons Assessment Unit, Medical Rapid Assessment Unit, Same Day Emergency Care and Accident & Emergency.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Essex
Southend-on-Sea
2025.10 -

A-Levels -

The Campion School
London
2023.09 - 2025.06

GCSEs -

Woodbridge High School
London
2018.09 - 2023.07

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Personalised service delivery
  • Patient care
  • Customer service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Fast learner
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassionate and patient
  • Adaptability
  • Bilingual

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native

References

Julie Haylett

Director of Specsavers Hornchurch

julie.haylett@specsavers.com

Timeline

Placement

Basildon University Hospital NHS
2026.01 - 2026.04

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Opticians
2025.11 - Current

Bachelor of Science -

University of Essex
2025.10 -

Work Experience

The Barkentine Practice NHS
2024.12 - 2024.12

Work Experience

Whipps Cross Univeristy Hospital NHS
2024.07 - 2024.07

A-Levels -

The Campion School
2023.09 - 2025.06

GCSEs -

Woodbridge High School
2018.09 - 2023.07
Sandra Thomas