Siobhan Cunning
Coatbridge,Lanarkshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in critical care nursing and geriatric care. Demonstrates proficiency in cardiac life support, catheter placement and removal, and resuscitation techniques. Skilled in palliative care understanding, insulin and medication administration competence, and triage procedures. Adept at surgical aftercare, therapeutic relationships, and nebuliser treatment provision. Committed to compassionate care and patient advocacy through a patient-centred approach. Career goal: to advance multidisciplinary teamwork within healthcare settings to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Nurse
NHS Lanarkshire
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted in providing high-quality patient care through effective communication and compassion.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured the cleanliness and safety of theclinical environment to support infection control measures.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
Bartender waitress
Edward Harty
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively responding to patron requests and ensuring satisfaction.
- Prepared and served a wide range of beverages including cocktails, wines, and soft drinks with precision and care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of bar area while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverage orders to guests.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in bar procedures and customer service techniques.
- Managed cash handling and processed payments accurately whilst maintaining a balanced cash register.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and foster a welcoming atmosphere within the establishment.
- Exhibited excellent multitasking skills under high-pressure situations resulting in efficient service delivery.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Nursing
New College Lanarkshire Coatbridge
Coatbridge 08.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Adult/ General Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley 09.2019 - 07.2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Colostomy maintenance
- Catheter placement and removal
- Palliative care understanding
- Insulin administration competence
- Surgical aftercare
- Therapeutic relationships
- Elderly care
- Basic life support
- Medication Administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Wound dressing
- Patient advocacy, Patient-centred approach
Personal Statement
I enjoy keeping myself busy, and as a mum of two young boys, I am always kept busy. I previously cared for both my parents before they passed in 2019 and 2023. I have held various jobs over the years, primarily in the bar and retail industries. In 2018, I decided to pursue a career in higher education. I attended Coatbridge College studying the Access to Nursing course, which then enabled me to attend UWS for my nursing degree. During my time in Higher Education, I developed my critical thinking, my study skills, and increased awareness of academic writing, enabling me to meet deadlines. team working skills, leadership skills, as well as my communication skills. These programmes also helped me build positive relationships with classmates, lecturers, patients, and colleagues.
At college, I have taken part in fundraising activities, we have raised money for The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) at a Halloween event, and we also took part in the 6k Santa Dash in December 2018. These extracurricular activities have improved my organisational skills and helped develop professional working relationships with staff.
In my spare time, I enjoy attending the gym, watching TV and reading. I am an official fundraiser/volunteer for The Beatson Cancer Charity, Glasgow, which involves attending events such as football matches and bag packing. As a result, I have seen firsthand what vital funds can do for the patients and staff. I find this enriching and love being part of such a passionate team.
I have organised and completed an 865-mile walk around Scotland, from Dingwall to Coatbridge, covering 42 football stadiums in 15 days, walking up to 66miles per day, raising £15,000 for Ronald McDonald House Glasgow as well as The Beatson Cancer Charity. This shows great resilience and perseverance. Being away from my family was difficult, but this experience helped me become a strong-willed,determined person, an attribute I wish my own children to have.
During my time at University, I participated in various placements that provided extensive experiences working in acute and community settings, alongside a multidisciplinary team.
References
Fiona Bauld
Senior charge nurse
University Hospital Monklands
Fiona.bauld@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Jillian Kinney
Band 6 nurse
University Hospital Monklands
Ward 26 (ICU)
Jillian.kinney@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Character reference
Julie McLaren
Adult nursing lecturer
University of the West of Scotland
Technology Avenue, Blantyre
Julie.McLaren@uws.ac.uk
Timeline
Staff Nurse
NHS Lanarkshire
09.2023 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Adult/ General Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
09.2019 - 07.2023
SVQ Level 3 - Nursing
New College Lanarkshire Coatbridge
08.2018 - 07.2019
Bartender waitress
Edward Harty
05.2015 - 01.2019