Vicky Newton
Leigh On Sea
Summary
Highly focussed employee with over 20 years of experience in Child Care. Proven record of managing workloads and meeting deadlines in highly stressful situations. Adaptable and fast-learning employee. Communicates effectively with staff and public and works tirelessly to achieve quality standards. Comfortable working in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Conscientious Nursery Nurse experienced in supporting fun, safe learning environments for babies and children. Knowledgeable in early years curriculum for good activity planning. Team player with can-do attitude for positive, valuable nursery assistance.
Reliable Nursery Nurse committed to developing high-quality childcare settings for positive nursery experiences. Skilled in EYFS curriculum planning for age-appropriate learning and support. Dedicated to rigorous safeguarding for optimised child welfare.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Neonatal Nursery Nurse
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London
2014.04 - 2015.01
- Based on a busy level 2 Neonatal unit, caring for babies born from 32 weeks. Working within a team of multi professionals including nurses, doctors, health visitors, midwives & social services.
- My duties involved;
- - Attending emergencies during labour.
- - Transferred babies who needed to be cared for in the NNU.
- - Feeding via a range of equipment suited to their needs; Bottle, Cup, NGT & Infusion pumps.
- - Taking observations and documenting in the nursing notes; Heart rate, Respiration rate, Temperature & blood pressure.
- - Caring for babies on saturation monitors & those needing Phototherapy treatment.
- - Blood taking & sending off to the labs for testing.
- -Parent crafting & Supporting families
- - Supervising newly qualified staff & students on placements.
- - Bathing, daily cares.
- - Keeping the unit & equipment safe and clean at all times.
Neonatal Nursery Nurse
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Southend On Sea
2011.02 - 2012.01
- Based on a level 1 Neonatal unit, caring for babies born from 34 weeks.
- My duties involved;
- - Feeding via a range of equipment suited to their needs; Bottle, Cup, NGT & Infusion pumps.
- - Taking observations and documenting in the nursing notes; Heart rate, Respiration rate, Temperature & blood pressure.
- - Caring for babies on saturation monitors & those needing Phototherapy treatment.
- - Blood taking & sending off to the labs for testing.
- -Parent crafting & Supporting families- Supervising newly qualified staff & students on placements.
- - Making referrals to the community & discharging when baby was well enough to go home.
Senior Neonatal Nursery Nurse
The Mouse-hole UCLH NHS Day Nursery
London
2009.04 - 2011.02
- As head of the Baby Room I was responsible for the care of 9 babies aged 3 months to 18 months. I was also supervisor to the other members of staff working within my room.
- My duties involved;
- - Providing a safe, fun & loving environment.
- - Writing daily reports for each child, this was to inform the families how their child's day had been and including when they slept, fed & nappy changes.
- - Providing activities which were fun, stimulating & age appropriate.
- - Trips to local parks, walks
- - Feeding times; bottles when needed & making healthy snacks.
- - Observations, assessments online for each child.
- Monitored children's behaviours and interactions to observe play activities.
- Read to children to support literacy development and build attention span.
Crèche Manager
The Mousehole UCLH NHS Day Nursery
London
2004.01 - 2009.03
- As the Crèche Manager I was in charge of the overall running of the Crèche and responsible for 6 members of staff as well as the children attending.
- My time was divided into office/desk duty and being based in the play environment.
- My duties included;
- - Taking booking for the Crèche, I set up a highly successful new phone system, which made it easier for families to book in.
- - Providing fun activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
- - Attending club meetings, chairing Crèche meetings.
- - Organising coffee mornings, activities for parents.
- - Time keeping of staff, input time sheets and staff wages.
Creche Manager
Play days Nursery & Nursery School
London
2002.07 - 2003.12
- As head of the Baby Room I was responsible for the care of 9 babies aged 3 months to 18 months.
- I was also supervisor to the other members of staff working with my in the room.
- My duties involved;
- - Providing a safe, fun & loving environment.
- - Writing daily reports for each child, this was to inform the families how their child's day had been and including when they slept, fed & nappy changes.
- - Providing activities which were fun, stimulating & age appropriate
- - Trips to local parks, walks
- - Feeding times; bottles when needed & making healthy snacks.
- - Observations, assessments online for each child.
- - Making up bottles, sterilising equipment.
Nursery Nurse
Playdays Nursery & Nursery School
London
1998.02 - 2002.07
- As head of the Baby Room I was responsible for the care of 9 babies aged 3 months to 18 months.
- I was also supervisor to the other members of staff working with my in the room.
- My duties involved;
- - Providing a safe,fun & loving environment.
- - Writing daily reports for each child, this was to inform the families how their child's day had been and including when they slept, fed & nappy changes.
- - Providing activities which were fun,stimulating & age appropriate.
- - Trips to local parks, walks
- - Feeding times; bottles when needed & making healthy snacks.
- - Observations, assessments online for each child.
- - Making up bottles, sterilising equipment.
Education
Online training course - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
NVQ2 - Certificate in Child Care & Education
Stanmore College
MiddlesexNVQ Level 3 - Early years Care & Education
Aston Training Centre
London 04.2003
Skills
- Good communication
- Excellent knowledge of child development from birth to 8 years
- Nursery staff supervision
- Excellent team member
- Nursery budget control
- Prospective parent nursery tours
- Nappy changing proficiency
- Child-Centred approach
- Clear dbs check
- Experience with sen
- Understanding of eyfs
Timeline
Neonatal Nursery Nurse
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
2014.04 - 2015.01
Neonatal Nursery Nurse
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
2011.02 - 2012.01
Senior Neonatal Nursery Nurse
The Mouse-hole UCLH NHS Day Nursery
2009.04 - 2011.02
Crèche Manager
The Mousehole UCLH NHS Day Nursery
2004.01 - 2009.03
Creche Manager
Play days Nursery & Nursery School
2002.07 - 2003.12
Nursery Nurse
Playdays Nursery & Nursery School
1998.02 - 2002.07
Online training course - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
NVQ2 - Certificate in Child Care & Education
Stanmore College
NVQ Level 3 - Early years Care & Education
Aston Training Centre