Sarah Baily
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in geriatric care, palliative care, and acute condition management. Demonstrates proficiency in life support techniques, clinical assessment, and effective communication with families and colleagues. Adept at prioritising patient safety, administering medications, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Committed to continuous self-improvement through proactive learning and implementing feedback from supervisors. Career goal includes advancing in multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient-centred care and holistic health promotion.
Compassionate Clinical Practitioner with strong foundation in patient care and healthcare systems. Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality service delivery and patient satisfaction. Poised to make significant impact on patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Professional individual with primary care experience seeks Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. Adaptable and proactive for responsive patient assessments and treatment planning. Demonstrates excellent initiative and focus for reliable team support.
Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy Team
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Practitioner
Acute Care at Home for HCRG
Swindon, Wiltshire
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivering care within operational and clinical protocols that support safe high quality practice including assessment, developing care plans, and maintaining associated records
- Contribute to the leadership, management and organisation of the service team as required, ensuring a standard of care that is evidence based and clinically effective
- Deliver high quality nursing care appropriate to the band and experience, working alongside the clinical teams across community services
- To accept delegated tasks from the senior clinicians on duty and escalate concerns appropriately to senior colleagues
- To support in the clinical management and assessment of patients who are supported by the remote home monitoring system Doccla
- To enable and empower the service user and family carers to identify their strengths
- This will include assessment, developing care plans, setting treatment objectives, and maintaining associated records
- To ensure that documentation is completed in a timely way according to the NMC professional standards
- Ensure that all service users have an up-to-date evidence-based care plan that meets their needs
- Promote use of a person-centred approach and ensure that autonomy and choice are embedded into the philosophy of clinical care, utilising the use of remote technology when appropriate to provide ongoing monitoring of patient condition
- Ensure a multidisciplinary approach is maintained and valued
- Actively explore opportunities to enhance health promotion interventions
- Ensure evidence-based practice is used as the foundation for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
- That I am aware of and work within all legislative requirements
- Ensure good practice is maintained by challenging practice that requires change or development or that does not meet required standards
- To maintain registration on the NMC
- Ensure personalised care is delivered ensuring that dignity and respect is always maintained
- Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Registration and other governing bodies
- To maintain own professional development in relation to the requirements of the N.M.C and be responsible for continuing professional development and reflective practice
- Ensured accurate documentation, leading to improved interdepartmental communication.
- Regularly updated knowledge on latest medical advancements to provide up-to-date care.
- Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring fair access to healthcare services.
- Managed challenging cases successfully through strategic planning and intervention.
- Interpreted complex medical data; provided tailored treatments for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
- Led training sessions for new staff to enhance service delivery.
- Established trusting relationships with patients through empathetic communication.
- Utilised advanced diagnostic tools effectively for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Worked flexible hours to accommodate patient needs and ensure continuous care provision.
- Developed comprehensive health management plans for increased patient wellbeing.
- Provided high standard of patient care by conducting thorough examinations and assessments.
- Consulted regularly with colleagues for shared problem-solving and decision-making.
- Improved patient outcomes with effective treatment planning and implementation.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information; upheld professional ethics standards.
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care.
- Interpreted various diagnostic tests and clinical procedures with meticulous attention to detail to develop helpful insights.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures to verify suspected cases of chronic disease.
- Mentored 5 student nurses and junior members of staff.
- Collated and stored data for patient records with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Prescribed and reviewed medication plans in line with current evidence-based practice for optimised patient outcomes.
- Requested additional diagnostic investigations as required, interpreting results to develop targeted treatment programmes.
- Managed patient referrals within multi-disciplinary practice teams and secondary care organisations for improved patient results.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
Community Staff Nurse
Community for Great Western Hospital
Swindon, Wiltshire
12.2020 - 08.2024
- Delivering care within operational and clinical protocols that support safe high quality nursing practice including assessment, developing care plans and maintaining associated records
- Contribute to the leadership, management and organisation of the community nursing team as required, ensuring a standard of care that is evidence based and clinically effective
- Deliver high quality nursing care appropriate to the grade and experience, working alongside the clinical teams across community services
- To accept delegated nursing tasks from the senior nurse or paramedic co-ordinate on duty and escalate concerns appropriately to senior colleagues
- Promote use of a person-centred approach, service user involvement and ensure that autonomy and choice are embedded into the philosophy of clinical care, providing advice and guidance when necessary
- To ensure that written records are completed as required by the service, NMC standards and partner agencies
- Ensure that all service users have an up-to-date evidence-based care plan that meets their needs
- Ensure a multidisciplinary approach is maintained and valued
- Actively explore opportunities to enhance health promotion interventions
- Ensure evidence-based practice is used as the foundation for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Ensure good practice is maintained by challenging practice that requires change or development or that does not meet required standards
- Ensure personalised care is delivered ensuring that dignity and respect is always maintained
- Strive to improve clinical practice based on research, professional development and both individual and group reflection
- To participate in teaching and assessing pre and post registration students
- Ensure that any concerns and complaints are dealt with promptly and brought to the attention of the senior team
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any abnormal changes promptly.
- Followed infection control protocols strictly, maintaining a safe environment for all.
- Managed wound care duties, resulting in faster recovery times for patients.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured confidentiality whilst handling sensitive patient information.
- Conducted health assessments for early illness detection.
- Administered medication to manage patients' symptoms.
- Utilised modern nursing tools and techniques in daily practice, elevating standard of care provided.
- Enhanced community's health awareness through educational workshops and seminars.
- Maintained updated knowledge on latest nursing trends, enhancing practice proficiency.
- Streamlined nursing procedures for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families during stressful periods.
- Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality care and support.
- Developed individualised care plans catering to unique patient needs.
- Fostered a supportive environment, improving patient satisfaction level.
- Provided comprehensive patient education with a focus on prevention.
- Provided wound care, medication management and health promotion to patients receiving at-home care.
- Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality patient care.
- Assisted patients with ongoing care needs to promote speedy recovery.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.
- Mentored placement students and staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
- Completed patient visits daily to offer trusted care in home setting.
- Prioritised dignity and compassion to provide highly regarded end-of-life care.
- Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
- Shared and championed best practices to elevate care delivery.
- Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
- Assessed patients' ongoing wellbeing, recording details using System One .
- Visited patients for in-home visits to provide routine personal and medical care.
- Managed multiple individual caseloads and patients
- Trained 5 new and junior nursing staff during onboarding phase.
- Delegated responsibilities to facilitate efficiency and maintain first-class patient care.
- Implemented, monitored and maintained high standards of care in daily activities.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Used oral, topical medications to manage patient symptoms.
Renal Staff Nurse
Renal Unit at Great Western Hospital
Swindon, Wiltshire
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Working a variety of Shift Checking and recording patients' vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment
- Ensuring that haemodialysis dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly
- Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions
- Preparing and updating nursing care plans
- Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments
- Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly
- Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy
- Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens
- Administer dialysis treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians
- Ensure a safe and sterile environment to prevent infections
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Adhere to all safety regulations and healthcare standards
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures for successful treatment delivery.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, fostering trust and respect within the healthcare environment.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
- Conducted regular ward rounds to monitor patient condition regularly.
- Managed high-stress situations efficiently, maintaining a calm atmosphere in the ward.
- Complied strictly with all safety procedures and protocols reducing potential incidents or falls among patients.
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Implemented discharge planning strategies timely manner to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital into home life.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating informed decision-making in treatment plans.
- Promoted health education amongst patients, improving their understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to minimise health risks.
- Demonstrated flexibility whilst dealing with varying shift patterns to ensure constant coverage of vital services.
- Administered medications for improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care coordination.
- Delivered quality patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
- Enhanced overall patient experience with compassionate nursing practice.
- Utilised clinical skills in wound management, enhancing healing and recovery rates.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, accurately recognising deterioration and initiating immediate emergency care.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Achieved and maintained positive staff morale, fostering good relationships with patients, visitors and other departments.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Followed NHS procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Performed high-quality patient care for a 8-bed establishment, covering 16 patients per shift.
- Led treatment updates with patients and families using patient-friendly terminology.
- Trained, mentored and led 4 staff to deliver high-quality care.
- Maximised junior staff productivity, effectively completing preparatory work for relevant procedures.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
Bank Health Care Assistant
Rose Cottage Nursing Home
Swindon, Wiltshire
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Working on a variety of Shifts and a range of members of staff, with a range of patients that live in the Nursing Home that have different medical needs and conditions that involve being able to provide personal care, emotional and physical support while trying to maintain their independence as much as possible
- As well as support the Doctors that visit the home, Nurses that work in the home as well as other professionals that come and visit the Home
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
- Maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
Bank Health Care Assistant
Great Western Hospital
Swindon
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Working on a variety of wards, with a range of patients with different medical needs providing personal care, emotional and physical support while trying to maintain their independence as much as possible
- As well as support the Doctors, Nurses and other professionals that are on the ward
Healthcare Assistant
Saga Homecare
Swindon, Wiltshire
02.2012 - 01.2015
- To work directly with service users to provide a skilled and sensitive service which provides day to day personal assistance, emotional and physical care and helping service users to maintain and promote their independence
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Handled sensitive personal data responsibly whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensured confidentiality whilst handling sensitive personal data.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
Nursery nurse
Bright Start Day Nursery
Swindon, Wiltshire
07.2008 - 02.2012
- General Childcare, developmental and educational play, key child observations and feeding
- Coordinated creative learning activities to enhance cognitive abilities in young children.
- Provided detailed daily reports to parents regarding their child's day, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Delivered high-quality childcare by maintaining a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
- Organised stimulating outdoor activities that encouraged motor skill development in a fun manner.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for healthier eating habits amongst children.
- Facilitated nap times as part of routine care duties, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Maintained comprehensive records of each child's progress; noted developments at regular intervals.
- Managed minor disputes amongst children calmly, encouraging peaceful resolution.
- Guided positive behaviour amongst children through role-modelling appropriate actions and manners.
- Supported individual learning needs of each child by implementing personalised strategies and plans.
- Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
- Improved language skills in toddlers using interactive storytelling sessions and song routines.
- Enhanced children's social development for improved interaction skills through arranging group activities and playdates.
- Facilitated early literacy skills by introducing phonics games and reading exercises.
- Administered first aid when required, ensuring prompt attention to injuries or illnesses.
- Implemented nursery policies consistently; maintained standards expected by management team.
- Promoted hygiene practices by teaching basic grooming habits such as hand-washing before meals.
- Collaborated with parents on potty-training methods, resulting in consistent approach between home and nursery.
- Stimulated emotional growth with sensitive and patient communication, fostering strong relationships.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
- Promoted internal policies, external legislation and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
- Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
- Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
- Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
1:1 Support Pre School-Assistant
Holy Trinity Acorns Pre-school
Swindon
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Educational play inclusive of reading and general childcare and giving support to a Child that had Learning Difficulties
Crèche Assistant and Receptionist
David Lloyd leisure
Swindon
07.2007 - 05.2008
- General childcare including play and changing, customer service and administration duties such as arriving customers and updating the centre diary
Bar Supervisor
Running Horse
Swindon
05.2007 - 07.2007
- General maintenance of the main bar and restaurant area, overseeing other team members, dealing with payments, serving various beverages and meals, communicating with the bar manager and the kitchen team
Nursery Assistant
Learning Curve Day Nursery
Wootton Bassett
12.2006 - 02.2007
- General care of children of pre-school age, feeding and changing of children, educational and general play
Nursery Assistant
Hickory House Porton Down
Salisbury
01.2006 - 11.2006
- Care of children within the age 2 – 3 room, also other ages when required, feeding of children, general care, soft play and educational play
Nursery Assistant
The Cottage Nursery
Watchfield
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Care of children within the pre-school area, general play, feeding, changing and educational play
Customer Service Representative
Asda Walmart
Swindon
10.2003 - 08.2004
- Till operations inclusive of supervisory tasks such as refunds and general customer service
Customer Service Representative
Tesco Plc
Swindon
11.2002 - 10.2003
- Processing of customer items such as food, clothing and entertainment, replenishment of stock and general customer service
Customer Service Representative
Marks and Spencer
Swindon
07.2001 - 11.2002
- Till operations inclusive of float allocation and evening cashing up, general customer service and replenishment
Education
GCSEs - Geography, Mathematics, English Lit and Language, Religious Studies, Science Double Award, Physical Education, I. T, Business Studies, NVQ Health and Social Care
St Joseph Rc
Swindon 09.1996 - 05.2001
GCSEs - GCSE Mathematics, Human Physiology and Health, GNVQ Health and Social Care, AVCE Health and Social Care and Early Years
New College
Swindon 09.2001 - 05.2004
NVQ 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Wessex Training
Wiltshire 01.2009 - 09.2009
GCSEs - GCSE English, Access in Higher Education
New College Swindon
Wiltshire 09.2013 - 05.2014
BSc - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
Swindon 09.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
- Life support techniques
- Prioritising patient safety
- Multitasking under pressure
- Communication with families
- Adapting to shifting priorities
- Administration of medications
- Decision making under pressure
- Palliative care experience
- Self-Reflection and improvement
- Geriatric care expertise
- Upholding patient privacy rights
- Implementing feedback from supervisors
- Effective listening to patients
- Proactive learning approach
- Cultural competence in healthcare
- Cultural sensitivity in treatment
- Patient confidentiality respectfulness
- Strong communication with colleagues
- Specialist referral knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- Medical record-keeping
- Basic life support
- Clinical assessment
- Empathy and compassion
- Infection control procedures
- Intervention planning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Wound care expertise
- Patient advocacy
- Palliative Care
- Care planning
- Health promotion
- Chronic condition management
- Training development
- Medical recordkeeping
- Holistic care assessments
- Patient risk assessments
- Acute condition management
- Student nurse mentorship
- Accurate record-keeping
- Effective time management
- Pain management techniques
- Care plan creation
- Patient examinations
- Patient management
- Patient-centred care
- Advanced nursing duties
- Long-term care planning
- Timely response
- Clinical decision-making
- Acute care expertise
Affiliations
- Running with a local Running Group
- Girl guiding from the age of seven till Covid hit in March 2020 but still celebrate the success of the girls and leaders
- Going to the gym to keep healthy
- Socialising with either work colleagues, gym buddies or running friends
Accomplishments
- I have run two half marathon's one in Edinburgh and one in London
- While i was involved in girl guiding i represented my county for international camp as a young leader then as an adult leader i had the privilege to lead 8 young girls to Germany
Custom
- Volunteer work at local Rainbow Unit.
- Helping a local charity in Swindon with holistic therapies.
- Spending time with friends and family.
- Running and going to the gym.
- Participating in half marathons and local races.
Personal Information
- Age: 40
- Date of birth: 08/09/84
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Clinical Practitioner
Acute Care at Home for HCRG
08.2024 - 03.2025
Community Staff Nurse
Community for Great Western Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2024
Renal Staff Nurse
Renal Unit at Great Western Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2020
Bank Health Care Assistant
Rose Cottage Nursing Home
05.2017 - 03.2018
Bank Health Care Assistant
Great Western Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
BSc - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
09.2014 - 01.2018
GCSEs - GCSE English, Access in Higher Education
New College Swindon
09.2013 - 05.2014
Healthcare Assistant
Saga Homecare
02.2012 - 01.2015
NVQ 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Wessex Training
01.2009 - 09.2009
Nursery nurse
Bright Start Day Nursery
07.2008 - 02.2012
1:1 Support Pre School-Assistant
Holy Trinity Acorns Pre-school
01.2008 - 07.2008
Crèche Assistant and Receptionist
David Lloyd leisure
07.2007 - 05.2008
Bar Supervisor
Running Horse
05.2007 - 07.2007
Nursery Assistant
Learning Curve Day Nursery
12.2006 - 02.2007
Nursery Assistant
Hickory House Porton Down
01.2006 - 11.2006
Nursery Assistant
The Cottage Nursery
09.2004 - 12.2005
Customer Service Representative
Asda Walmart
10.2003 - 08.2004
Customer Service Representative
Tesco Plc
11.2002 - 10.2003
GCSEs - GCSE Mathematics, Human Physiology and Health, GNVQ Health and Social Care, AVCE Health and Social Care and Early Years
New College
09.2001 - 05.2004
Customer Service Representative
Marks and Spencer
07.2001 - 11.2002
GCSEs - Geography, Mathematics, English Lit and Language, Religious Studies, Science Double Award, Physical Education, I. T, Business Studies, NVQ Health and Social Care
St Joseph Rc
09.1996 - 05.2001
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