looking to find nursing work in the gambia. 26 years experience in many fields. What type of job are you looking for? nursing position, in any area. I have worked in elderly acute medicine, orthopeadics, spinal surgery, acute admissions, dermatology. I have venepuncture and cannulation experience and can perform ECG. I would be happy to work in any area. What nationality are you? British What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English What country or area are you looking to work in and why? The Gambia. I have been visiting the Gambia for many years and have own property there now. My children are ready to complete there education and also want to live in The Gambia. What countries have you worked in? England What countries do you have a visa to work in? England What field do you currently work in? dermatology What fields have you worked in before? acute medicine. orthopeadics. spinal surgery. acute admissions unit What qualifications do you hold? enrolled nurse. conversion to RGN. diploma in nursing studies. currently studing for degree in nursing studies. venepuncture. cannulation. ECG recording. ILS. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I feel both are of equal importance. The skills are needed to perform your role but you need the education to understand the reasons for your actions Describe the benefits of working with others Working with others is impotant so that knowledge can be shared and so giving the best care to patients/clients Describe the benefits of working alone Working alone can be beneficial as it gives you the opportunity to build a good relationship with patient/client. The opportunity is also to allow you to develop problem solving skills What was your worst working experience? The worst working experience is being short staffed in working area and so finding it difficult to give full cares to patients/clients What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? I have learnt that it is most important to listen to patient/client and use the information given as well as physical assessments. What unique skills do you have? I am a caring thoughtful nurse with good listening skills. I work well in a team and individually. I enjot builing good rapports with patients/clients. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I would consider my dream job as a job in The Gambia in an area where I would be able to give good care to the people that required it. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspect of my job is meeting different people and learning new skills. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I find all aspects of my job interesting as there are endless opportunities for learning and developing new skills, How can potential employers contact you? please contact by e-mail yvonne.foster@srft.nhs.uk | 
