Rachel Cunningham
Brisbane,QLD
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auxiliary Nurse
NHS
Glasgow
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: NHS - Glasgow
- Communicated information and guidelines to patients and their family members to ensure
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to plan and implement patient care
- Lead training in care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols for new student nurses
- NHS - Glasgow
Student Nurse
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
09.2020 - 07.2024
- Applied specialized rehabilitation techniques for hip and knee orthopedic patients, enhancing my skills in musculoskeletal care and recovery
- Provided care in a high acuity setting, gaining valuable experience in critical care management and refining my ability to handle complex conditions
- Acquired hands-on experience in scrub nursing and assisting anesthetists during surgical procedures, mainly and general surgery
- Developed an understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and the role of anesthetics in patient care
- Also provided care for patients pre and post-operatively including observation monitoring, pain management, and ensuring patient safety and holistic care during recovery
- Contributed to endoscopic procedures, gaining proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and deepening my understanding of minimally invasive techniques and working within a surgical environment
- Engaged in community health services, developing a holistic approach to adult and child care and honing my ability to address diverse health needs within the community setting
- Managed cases in infectious diseases, fostering expertise in infection control, treatment protocols, and expanding my knowledge in epidemiology
- Worked in high-pressure environments, refining my skills in managing critical cardiac and thoracic conditions
- Developed my understanding on certain devices (chest drains, cardiac monitoring and rhythm identification), whilst also engaging with patients holistically to help guide and educate them in making better lifestyle choices
- Participated in the comprehensive care of oncology patients, enhancing my understanding of cancer treatment modalities, symptom management, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in oncology care
Shift supervisor
Costa
Edinburgh
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Costa - Edinburgh
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency, this resulted in lower attrition rates and consistency in reaching sales targets
- Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty
- Worked closely with senior management to ensure ongoing professional growth involving extracurricular learning to further develop my knowledge on aspects such as operations management and product marketing
- Costa - Edinburgh
1 Week Clinical Observer
Oxford University Hospital
08.2021
- Worked with the strategy and planning project management team define service strategy and vision to efficiently transition from project to service user
- Identified issues in nursing retention rate and offered solutions around financial implications for student nurses and what opportunities are available for mature students that are not made aware mainstream
Education
Msc (conversion) - Psychology
University of Kent
08-2025
Certificate - Counselling Skills (COSCA)
University of Glasgow
11.2024
BN(hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Glasgow
07-2024
Skills
Clinical and technical skills
Patient care and holistic health management
Rehabilitation techniques for orthopedic conditions
Surgical nursing and infection control
Pain management and observation monitoring
Cardiovascular monitoring and device management
Oncology symptom management
Counseling and communication skills
Active listening and empathetic communication (COSCA Certificate)
Conflict resolution and building therapeutic relationships
Public health education and patient guidance
Analytical and research skills
designing and conducting research projects
policy development for healthcare improvement
understanding cultural and global health challenges
Soft skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Adaptability in high-pressure environments
Ethical decision-making
Professional boundaries
Certification
Registered Nurse with both the NMC (UK) and AHPRA.
Full working rights within Australia (482 Skills in Demand - Dependant Visa)
Projects
Msc Research Project, Post-forgiveness processes across religious and secular contexts. This research investigates the psychological and relational processes that follow acts of forgiveness, examining how religiosity, spirituality, and cultural values influence these experiences. BN(hons) Dissertation, How Mindfulness-Based Interventions Impact Pain Catastrophizing in People Experiencing Chronic Pain. My current findings are looking at the relationship between pain catastrophizing and pain perception.
Relevant modules
- COSCA, Gained foundational counseling skills, including active listening, empathetic communication, and building therapeutic relationships.
- Social Policy in Healthcare, Formulated a policy proposal aimed at bettering the mental wellbeing of student nurses before entering practice.
- Global Health, Fostered a broader worldwide view, promoting a sense of social responsibility and the ability to address complex challenges.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
1 Week Clinical Observer
Oxford University Hospital
08.2021
Auxiliary Nurse
NHS
03.2021 - 10.2024
Student Nurse
University of Glasgow
09.2020 - 07.2024
Shift supervisor
Costa
04.2017 - 06.2019
Msc (conversion) - Psychology
University of Kent
Certificate - Counselling Skills (COSCA)
University of Glasgow
BN(hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Glasgow
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