RGN, BA (HONS)
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RGN with more than 30 years experience - I have worked in a number of different fields after qualifying. These have ranged from general medical wards, to specialised care of the elderly units, with periods in respiratory and neuro units within the NHS. Private nursing experience has included a number of nursing homes, both in the UK and overseas and private surgical units. More recent experiences include acute mental health work and community nursing.
Guide and historian - After completing my History degree in 2000, I have worked as a visiting lecturer and head of the oral history program (Second World War archive) at Wolverhampton University. I also work part time as a battlefield guide, guiding groups of adults, veterans and school groups to various battlefield sites in Europe, currently concentrating on school groups in France and Belgium.
Community Staff nurse - Guernsey - Guernsey
(2022-06)
I work as a community staff nurse in Guernsey. My day to day experiences are varied, but include diabetes care, catheterization and care thereof, stoma care, dressings/wound care and palliative care. I work closely with families and other carers as well as other members of the MDT.
I have developed a close relationship with the patients and others involved in the care package we deliver. Aside from physical care we plan our care on a daily basis, managing our caseload, including teaching students and new members of staff.
History Guide - NST
(2013-07)
I work as a guide, taking school groups (Key Stage 4) around the battlefields of the Great War, mainly the Somme and Ypres. I am the solo guide and the trips and work with the teachers of the school, fitting in the historical sites with the national curriculum
Staff nurse - Beaumont Villa dementia care nursing home - Jersey
(2021-06 - 2022-06)
A challenging nursing home, specialising in dementia care, numerous and varied nursing roles, working closely with residents and care staff. Including running shifts/floors of the home, working closely with care staff and families as well as other members of the MDT
Staff nurse adult mental health services - Princess Elizabeth Hospital - Guernsey
(2018-11 - 2021-06)
A long stay unit, caring for those patients with various forms of dementia, whose condition and stage of illness prevented their care at home or in more mainstream care facilities.
RBL Medic and guide for the Royal British Legion - Royal British Legion
(2017-05 - 2019-06)
I Worked as a volunteer nurse for the RBL. Escorting WW2 veterans back to Normandy. dealing with any medical issue or emergency that came up.
Volunteer medic - Taxi Charity for military veterans
(2015-05 - 2022-06)
I worked as a volunteer medic escorting military veterans back to the battlefields of Normandy and the Netherlands. Looking after the needs and care of both veterans and their family members.
Staff Nurse - BUPA
(2015-11 - 2018-10)
I worked in a nursing home catering for residents who have various forms of dementia. When on duty I was normally in charge of the Gower unit.
History Department Visiting Lecturer - University of Wolverhampton
(2000-10 - 2023-03)
I worked as a visiting lecturer, lecturing to groups of up to 40 mature students. My main topic was the Great War, but I also looked at other eras and campaigns such as the Battle for Normandy. This also includes a field trip to the Normandy battlefields on an annual basis.
I also work as a researcher for Professor John Buckley conducting a number of interviews of British Army NW Europe veterans which have been included in the book 'Monty's Men'. This led me to head up the oral history programme at the university, where the work will be accessible on the university's web site.
Trainer/Assessor - The Care Bureau-Leamington Spa - Warwickshire
(2009-10 - 2015-11)
I worked as a trainer for the Care Bureau. I trained both carers and nurses in a variety of areas including safeguarding and First Aid. I also carried out clinical assessments in the community for our clients.
History Guide - Leger Holidays
(2007-04 - 2014-06)
I worked as a guide, taking adult groups around sites associated with the Second World War, in a variety of European countries, mainly associated with the rise of National Socialism and the Holocaust, but also Normandy for the 70th anniversary.
Battlefield guide - Anglia Battlefield Tours-Battlefields - France and Belgium
(2001-11 - 2008-12)
I worked as one of a pair of guides taking school groups (Key Stage 4) around The Somme and Ypres
Cover Supervisor - Icknield Community College - Oxfordshire
(2005-09 - 2006-07)
I worked as a cover supervisor at a comprehensive school in Oxfordshire, taking over lessons where staff are absent, and worked as a teaching assistant. I also worked on a part time basis as a History teacher in the school.
Battlefield Guide - War Research Society-Battlefield
(2004-03 - 2005-07)
Part time battlefield guide. Assisting adult groups around European historical sites.
Tour Director and Medic - Midas Tours
(2005-04 - 2005-05)
Part Time tour director, taking veterans and families back to the battlefields of Libya and Normandy.
Bank Nurse, D Grade - NHS
(2004-10 - 2005-02)
Staff Nurse, D Grade - Prestige Nursing + Care - Hampshire
(2004-02 - 2005-02)
Prestige nursing, nurse in a number of different nursing homes and hospitals in Hampshire
Registered Nurse, Main Block and Public - Northern Sydney Health
(2002-04 - 2002-07)
Battlefield guide - Salient Tours-Battlefield - UK
(2001-07 - 2001-11)
Battlefield guide - Salient Tours-Battlefield - UK
(2003-05 - 2003-10)
Registered General Nurse - Nursing - United Midlands College for Nursing and Midwifery (1991-07 - 1995-01)
GCSE - English Language, Science, Human Biology and Sociology - Llandrillo Technical College (1989-09 - 1990-06)
O Levels - Mathematics, Geography - Edward Jones High School (1987-06)
Bachelor of Arts - War Studies and History - University of Wolverhampton (1997-09 - 2000-07)
Stage One, 730 (1) Teaching (Certificate) - Teaching - City and Guilds (2000-09 - 2001-08)
