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.