Emily Banks
Registered Nurse
Brisbane, Australia
Summary
I am a passionate and dedicated registered Nurse, I completed the BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing alongside completing the level 5 apprenticeship course. I have worked on a busy neurosurgical ward throughout my training, then became a registered Community Nurse. This allowed me to promote a healthier lifestyle for patients by encouraging independence and self-care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Staff Nurse
City Health Care Partnership
11.2023 - 11.2024
- In this role, I am able to assess patients' ongoing wellbeing and to recognise any signs and symptoms of deterioration within their health.
- Alongside catering to their complex needs and carrying out any changes as necessary, I have developed trusted report with patients and family members through open and honest communication.
- My time management and organisational skills have developed from this role, meaning that I always deliver a holistic and person-centred approach to patients within a timely manner.
- I have gained a range of clinical skills to allow me to support patients and meet their needs.
- I have the ability to review a wound and to take the most appropriate action whether this is to discharge the wound as it is healed, to obtain a swab and contact the GP for antibiotics due to the signs of infection or to apply dressings that will promote healing and prevent future infections.
- To support local GP practices, I have completed my venepuncture course allowing me to obtain bloods when it is required.
- Another skill I have obtained is to remove sutures post-surgery and to recognise if the wound has healed or whether further action is needed.
- To allow me to assess a patients ongoing wellbeing and record this, I have experience in using 'system one'.
- I can support patients who have bladder and bowel problems.
- I am able to catheterise both male and female or change suprapubic catheters.
- Also I can assess a patient who may be experiencing bowel problems and supporting them with an enema or trans anal irrigation.
Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
Hull University Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2023
- I started my career within the hospital as a Healthcare Assistance, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to become a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice (RNDA).
- I worked for three years on the Neurosurgical ward providing bed side care and support to patients with possibly life changing diagnoses.
- I worked closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide consistent communication and continue to deliver the best care to patients.
- During my time on the ward I learnt and developed a range of skills that I will use throughout my nursing career.
- I supported patients to ensure their personal care needs were met.
- I facilitated with patient admissions, transfers and discharges while resolving possible conflicts and grievances and carrying out various tasks to support other members of staff.
- When a medical emergency occurred, I worked calmly, quickly and professionally under pressure.
- Whilst I was completing the apprenticeship, I had various placements in different areas of the health service.
- I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work on the Children’s ward at Hull Royal Infirmary for a couple of months, this is where I gained a passion for not only caring and supporting adults and their families.
- I gained a passion in caring for children of all ages, from babies that was unable to feed to children with eating disorders and cancer diagnoses.
Dental Nurse
The Light House Dental Practice
01.2018 - 07.2019
- I worked as a Dental Nurse at this family practice for a period of time alongside studying 'The University Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice' course at the University of Hull to allow me to pursue a career within Nursing.
- During my time at this practice, I arranged appointments using an online booking system.
- Provided excellent patient care from arrival to completion of treatment.
- I worked as part of a small team, communicating effectively and efficiently to ensure patients received the best care.
- Also I prepared well equipped treatment rooms for dental procedures, ensuring that accurate and efficient decontamination and sterilisation was carried out with dental devices for continued hygiene compliances.
Trainee Dental Nurse
The White House Dental Practice
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Whilst working full time at this practice, I also completed a Level 3 diploma in Dental Nursing with Learn Direct as part of an apprenticeship scheme.
- During this role, I worked on the reception of the dental practice managing appointments and answering the phone to any dental emergencies or concerns.
- I also worked with various members of the team such as a Dentist or a Dental Therapist to deliver and provide professional chair side assistance following instructions and avoiding errors that could occur.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
The University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire 09.2020 - 9 2023
NVQ Level 5 - Apprenticeship
The University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire 09.2020 - 9 2023
Certificate of Higher Education - University Certification in Health and Social Care Practice
The University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire 01.2018 - 5 2019
NVQ Level 3 - Dental Nurse
Learn Direct
Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire 10.2015 - 7 2017
BTEC Level 3 - Public Services
Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire 09.2014 - 9 2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Care Planning
- Dressing changes
- Problem-solving
- Medication administration
- Obtaining vital signs and health assessments
- Educating patients
- Catheter care
- Critical thinking
- Health promotion
Additional Information
I have taken a recent career break from November 2024 until May 2025 to travel around South East Asia visiting: Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia. I am grateful for this opportunity as it has broadened my perspective and allowed me to developed a deeper understanding of various cultures, beliefs and values.
In 2019, I spent three months working on a summer camp in America as a lifeguard before travelling across America from New York to San Francisco.
Timeline
Community Staff Nurse
City Health Care Partnership
11.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
The University of Hull
09.2020 - 9 2023
NVQ Level 5 - Apprenticeship
The University of Hull
09.2020 - 9 2023
Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice
Hull University Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2023
Dental Nurse
The Light House Dental Practice
01.2018 - 07.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - University Certification in Health and Social Care Practice
The University of Hull
01.2018 - 5 2019
NVQ Level 3 - Dental Nurse
Learn Direct
10.2015 - 7 2017
Trainee Dental Nurse
The White House Dental Practice
09.2015 - 01.2019
BTEC Level 3 - Public Services
Bishop Burton College
09.2014 - 9 2015
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