Alana Keicher

An experienced registered nurse with almost nineteen years experience working in busy hospital environments, currently seeks a new exciting and challenging opportunity. An extremely dedicated individual who strives to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care are maintained. Experienced in looking after patients with a wide variety of illnesses, some acute and some chronic.

Regarded as a flexible, caring and enthusiastic team member who adapts quickly to different situations. Prepared to undergo any necessary training as required.

Agency Nurse at Various Hospitals (Agency) (2022-08 – Present)

Working as an Agency Nurse at various hospitals in Tayside and bank shifts in Fife.

Bank Staff Nurse at Various Hospitals (Bank Staff) (2017-08 – 2022-08)

Working as a bank staff nurse in various wards. During this time I also completed a year of veterinary nursing. However, due to personal reasons I did not continue the course.

Staff Nurse at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (2016-08 – 2017-08)

Working as a staff nurse on a 26-bed ward that primarily specialises in cardiology and treats patients with a wide range of medical conditions. I also work in the coronary care unit from time to time when required but I am mainly based on the cardiology ward at present.

Staff Nurse at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (2015-03 – 2016-08)

Working as a staff nurse on a care of the elderly ward that focuses on patients getting discharged from hospital. The patient will either go to their own home, a nursing home or be transferred to another hospital that can provide the patient with on-going rehabilitation.

Staff Nurse at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (2014-01 – 2015-03)

Working as a staff nurse on the nurse bank. Most of my shifts were on the above care of the elderly ward, however I have worked in various other medical wards including gastroenterology, stroke, respiratory, renal and cardiology.

Gap Year at Travel/Gap Year (2013-04 – 2014-01)

During this period I had a gap year and travelled to the Far East.

Staff Nurse at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow (2007-06 – 2013-04)

Working as a staff nurse on a 24 bed medical ward that specialises in rheumatology and general medical patients. Prior to this I worked 4 months on a gastroenterology ward and 4 months on a female medical ward. Ward 8A was the final 4 month placement of the one year medical rotation that I was completing. The duties in these wards were similar.

• Prioritising and managing patient care
• Delegating tasks to other members of the healthcare team
• Supervising and mentoring student nurses and newly qualified staff nurses
• Taking charge of the ward when required
• Communicating with medical staff, patients' families and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Drug and intravenous drug administration
• Dealing with emergencies when they arise
• Documentation – updating patient's nursing notes and care plans on a regular basis
• Educating patients on health promotion
• Venepuncture

Bachelor of Nursing in Nursing – Glasgow Caledonian University (2003 – 2006)

Advanced Higher in Biology – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Higher in Human Biology – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Higher in Art & Design – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Higher in Mathematics – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Higher in Chemistry – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in Mathematics – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in English – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in French – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in Modern Studies – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in Biology – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in Chemistry – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in Computing Studies – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)

Standard Grade in Art & Design – Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, Fife (1997 – 2003)