Sarah Breeze-Mathews
Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
As an experienced Senior Nursing Assistant I've become specialised in patient care, personal hygiene, vital signs monitoring, and wound care management. Developed and implemented care plans while ensuring safeguarding compliance. Support and providing in staff training, team collaboration, and enhancing residents outcomes to live a positive and meaningful life. Committed to maintaining high hygiene standards and supporting medical teams in both medical facilities, residential homes and presently nursing home.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Assistant
Corbrook Park
Audlem
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Provided high-quality patient care, including washing, dressing, and assisting with personal hygiene to maintain dignity.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to enhance comfort and support essential care needs.
- Assisted in wound care management, and dressing of wounds.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care given and observations made.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals and improve patient care outcomes.
- Delivered training to staff across multiple areas, ensuring adherence to training standards and compliance.
- Acted as a resource for staff regarding training concerns.
- Assessed training needs for staff within the organisation.
Homes Manager
Choice Support
Crewe, Cheshire
09.2012 - 11.2020
- Managed comprehensive care plans for residents, adhering to regulatory standards and improving quality of life.
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures and processes, guaranteeing optimal service user welfare.
- Managed safeguarding investigations with sensitivity, adhering strictly to legal frameworks and promoting the welfare of all service users.
- Conducted regular audits of care practices and environments, identifying and addressing areas for improvement promptly.
- Recruited and trained compassionate, trustworthy, professional caregivers, prioritising first-class service user support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings, facilitating effective communication between healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
- Facilitated staff participation in professional development opportunities, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Conducted staff supervisions and appraisals to assess performance and development needs.
- Handled complaints and grievances from residents and their families, taking prompt action to resolve issues.
- Fostered a positive, supportive environment for residents, enhancing their quality of life and independence.
- Closely monitored staff costs, managing shift patterns to provide outstanding care within business budgets.
- Participated in on-call rota to ensure continuous service availability.
- Provided support in service during peak times to ensure seamless operations.
- Built and nurtured positive professional relationships with service users, enhancing day-to-day wellbeing and experience of care.
Health care assistant Band 3
Leighton Hospital
Crewe, Cheshire
08.2007 - 09.2012
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisted with feeding.
- Responded promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Completed regular checks on patient vitals, condition and recovery.
- Assist with taking clinical support such as, taking vital sign observations, carry out ECGs, taking blood samples, monitoring of blood sugars
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
Care assistant
Church House Nursing Home
Austerson, Nantwich
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Supported daily living activities, enhancing independence of elderly clients.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Developed trusting relationships with residents through consistent support and personalised care.
- Communicated respectfully with residents to foster a positive environment., respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Advocated for residents' rights and wellbeing, ensuring their voices were heard.
Education
A-Levels - sports science and exercise
South Cheshire College
Crewe, CHE01-2006
A-Levels - animal science and care
Reaseheath college
Reaseheath, Nantwich01-2004
GCSEs - GCSE's
Brine Leas High school
Nantwich01-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care and dressing
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient care and support
- Care planning and implementation
- Safeguarding procedures
- Risk assessment
- Record-keeping accuracy
- Staff training and development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient interaction skills
- Patient emotional support
- Living management
- Confidentiality practices
Certification
Other Qualifications: Diploma in Sport and Science exercise, BTEC level 3 in Health and Social Care, Level 5 Management and leadership
Timeline
Senior Nursing Assistant
Corbrook Park
11.2020 - Current
Homes Manager
Choice Support
09.2012 - 11.2020
Health care assistant Band 3
Leighton Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2012
Care assistant
Church House Nursing Home
08.2006 - 08.2007
A-Levels - sports science and exercise
South Cheshire College
A-Levels - animal science and care
Reaseheath college
GCSEs - GCSE's
Brine Leas High school