Paula Panal

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in patient care and coordination. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads, develop personalized care plans, and link patients with vital health and community services. Experienced in assisting with procedures, monitoring vital signs, and providing holistic support. Eager to leverage extensive skills in patient advocacy and care management to enhance the well-being of individuals within your organization.

Care Coordinator - Courtyard Surgery - Horsham

(2025-10)

• Act as the main point of contact for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct cancer care, frailty and dementia reviews.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings.
• Liaise with GPs, nurses, social workers and other professionals.
• Update care plans and patient records, and follow up agreed actions.
• Signpost patients to appropriate health, social and community services.

Bank Pallative Healthcare Assistant - St. Catherine’s Hospice - Pease Pottage

(2024-10 - 2025-04)

• Deliver essential holistic care to patients.
• Assist patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, and mobility support, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Maintain accurate patient records and meticulously document all care provided.

Gynaecology Nursing Assistant - Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust - Crawley Hospital

(2022-04 - 2025-10)

• Provide patient support during Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy procedures, ensuring comfort and clear communication.
• Offer assistance to clinicians and nurses throughout medical procedures.
• Uphold clinic standards by maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment.

Stroke Nursing Assistant - Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust - East Surrey Hospital

(2020-04 - 2022-03)

• Provide personal care and support to stroke patients.
• Assist with eating, drinking, mobility and toileting.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ condition.
• Support rehabilitation and daily activities.
• Maintain patient dignity, safety and comfort.

Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant - Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust - East Surrey Hospital

(2017-11 - 2020-04)

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities, including grooming, dressing, and bowel and bladder care.
• Accurately record patients' vital signs and weight.
• Monitor and document patients' conditions, including food and fluid intake and behaviour, reporting any significant changes.

Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant - First Community Health and Care - Caterham Dene Hospital

(2016-01 - 2017-11)

• Deliver fundamental patient care, including assistance with dressing, feeding, grooming, and reporting.
• Support patients with their daily routines and personal care needs.
• Encourage and facilitate patient mobilisation.
• Record patients' vital signs and weight accurately.
• Observe and document patient conditions.

Care Assistant - Anchor Homes - Elizabeth Court

(2012-03 - 2016-01)

• Attend to clients' immediate needs, including personal hygiene, dressing, and basic daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medication, maintain cleanliness of living areas, and manage activity and care schedules.

BSC (Hons) Health and Social Care Management Level 6 - Health and Social Care Management - The City College (2012 - 2014)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Regina Carmeli University (2003 - 2007)