CURRICULUM VITAE

FORENAME: Jennifer SURNAME: Mitchell

ADDRESS: ** ******** ****, *****, *******, West Midlands, WS2 9QY

D.O.B: 05/06/1964 AGE: 48 Dependants: 3

HOME No: 019******** MOBILE No: 078********

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ENGLAND: 2001 – 2004

DipHE RNLD – (Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities)

HANDSWORTH TECHNICAL COLLEGE: 1993 – 1994

NVQ LEVEL 4: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

NVQ LEVEL 5: ENGLISH

WEST BROMWICH COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION: 1998 - 1989 (part-

time)

Legal Secretaries Certificate: Typing (Distinction)

Audio Typing (Distinction)

WARLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION: 1982 – 1983 (part-time)

O’LEVELS: English B

Commerce C

Law C

WEST BROMWICH COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION: 1980 – 1982

RSA’s: Typing II, Secretarial Duties II, Audio Typing II

Shorthand 80wpm, Shorthand Transcription 60wpm

PITMAN: Shorthand 90wpm

GEORGE SALTER HIGH SCHOOL: 1975 – 1980

C.S.E’s Office Practice 2 English Language 3

Typing 2 English Literature 4

Commerce 3 Maths 4

WORK EXPERIENCE

HEATH HOUSE NURSING HOME (Elderly Mentally Ill)

33hrs per week

At present I work in a nursing home as staff nurse, with the Elderly Mentally Ill. I work with

people diagnosed with dementia, alzimers, bi-polar, schizophrenia and other various mental

illnesses and complex needs.

SOUTH BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CARE (NHS) TRUST:

Services for People with Learning Disabilities: 2001 - 2011

I have worked as a staff nurse with South Birmingham PCT, with children, young adults and

adults who have a learning disability and either challenging behaviours, physical or complex

needs.

During the years 1982 – 2001, I have worked as a secretary working up from an audio/copy

typist to a Senior Secretary working on a supervisory level. My duties included audio typing,

copy typing, receptionist/switchboard duties, keeping diary, room bookings for

meetings/conferences and meeting and greeting clientel or dealing with customer

services/complaints, face to face and over the phone. I have also been responsible for

stationery orders, petty cash and receiving monies. I have been responsible for the

supervision of up to 4 jnr staff members as well as the opening and locking up of the work

building.

SOUTH BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CARE (NHS) TRUST:

Services for People with Learning Disabilities: 1994 – 2001

Senior Typist/Receptionist/Switchboard

SHEPHERDS SOLICITORS: 1991 – 1992

Senior Legal Secretary/Supervisor (Criminal/Personal Injuries)

KENNETH CURTIS & CO SOLICITORS: 1989 – 1990

Legal Secretary (Conveyancing/Probate)

ROBIN GROVE & CO SOLICITORS: 1988 – 1989

Legal Secretary (Conveyancing/Criminal/Civil)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL: 1982 – 1988

Social Services Department:

Audio/Copy Typist

DUTIES AS STAFF NURSE:

My role and duties as a Registered Nurse have included:-

Administration of Medication:

I am responsible for the administration of all medications whilst on shift, such as oral, topical,

depot’s, IM’s, Rectal Diazepam, enema’s and suppositories and I am also Madazalam trained.

Interacting with the Service Users/Residents:

I oversee and take part in the activities, and community outings put on for the residents. I

also listen to them when they need to talk and advise them if they require advice and

encourage them to participate in everyday routines and challenges.

Patient Care:

I help with and oversee the service user’s personal hygiene, general and regular observations

and health checks. I have also prepared meals and helped with feeding or encouraging them

to eat their meals.

Report Writing:

I am responsible for writing up clinical notes, nursing notes, completing datix, care plans and

monthly evaluations and progress reports.

Assessments:

I complete risks assessments, holistic assessments, community assessments, health

assessments using appropriate nursing tools.

Interaction with Outside Agencies:

I communicate with all relevant outside agencies, as and when required, such as CPN’s,

doctors, social workers, families, carers, consultants and psychologist etc. I have attended

ward rounds, mental health reviews, PCP meetings and general MDT’s.

Supervision of Staff:

As staff nurse, I am responsible for directing the support workers. I usually work with 3 or 4

support workers but at times, depending on the situation, I have supervised more staff on a

shift. I am responsible delegating duties and observing support/service user interactions and

advising where necessary, encouraging and supporting staff in their everyday routines.

Sectioning:

I have sectioned patients under Section 5.4 of the Mental Health Act and have assisted when

patients have been sectioned on Section 5.2 of the Mental Health Act.

Budgeting:

I have been responsible for the Petty Cash float and services user’s monies whilst I am on

duty. I would record any monies coming in and all expenditures made through the Petty Cash

or otherwise.

Staff Supervision:

I am responsible for x3 staff’s supervisions. I have to give supervision every 6 weeks which

includes informing staff of any changes, giving advice when needed, reprimanding if

necessary and listening to and chasing up any concerns the staff may have.

TRAINING:

I have completed the following training:-

Manual Handling Basic Life Support

COSHH Fire Safety

Infection Control Fire Warden

DOLLS Equality & Diversity

Dementia Awareness Studio III (Control and Restraint)

Boots Medication Minimising Confrontation

Boots Medication Foundation Low Arousal Techniques

Boots Medication Advanced Madazelam Trained

CPR Rectal Diazepan Trained

Diffibulator Training RIDDOR

Health and Safety Law Food Hygiene

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Nutrition and Malnutrition in older people

Conflict Resolution Pallative Care

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