Carina Ferreira
Wood green ,London,London
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in infection control practices and paediatric care, demonstrating proficiency in elderly care and patient dignity preservation. Skilled in handling distressed patients, supporting family members, and respecting cultural differences, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Adept at communicating with dementia patients and assisting with personal hygiene maintenance while upholding healthcare ethical standards. Committed to multitasking under pressure and achieving excellence in blood pressure measurement and overall patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student midwife
NHS
London
2025.09 - Current
- Supported breastfeeding initiatives by educating new mothers on techniques and benefits.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes smoothly, ensuring patients felt confident about home care.
- Assisted in antenatal appointments, ensuring pregnant women received comprehensive care.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients, enhancing their comfort and satisfaction levels with the maternity service.
- Provided emotional support during labour for improved patient experience.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintained patient confidentiality with adherence to protocols.
- Supported nurses with preparation and delivery of diagnostic and treatment interventions.
Maternity nurse
University College London Hospital
London
2024.11 - 2025.09
- Provided expert care to newborns, ensuring their optimal health and well-being.
- Guided parents on proper breastfeeding techniques and bottle-feeding when required.
- Counselled parents on how best to transition back into work after maternity leave while maintaining strong bonds with their infants.
- Monitored infant growth and developmental milestones, reporting any concerns to healthcare providers.
- Assisted new mothers in understanding and caring for their infants, promoting maternal confidence.
- Developed personalised care plans for each child based on medical history and parent preferences.
- Managed emergencies swiftly – knew exactly who contact in case sudden illness or other critical situations occurred.
- Monitored newborns for signs of illness or complications.
- Administered medications to patients as directed by doctors.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
Student Nurse Specials
HCA Healthcare UK
London
2022.10 - 2025.03
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2021.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Middlesex University
London 2025.09 -
Skills
- Infection control practice
- Handling distressed patients
- Supporting family members
- Respecting cultural differences
- Paediatric care experience
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Multitasking under pressure
- Patient dignity preservation
- Elderly care proficiency
- Blood pressure measurement
- Patient care
Languages
Portuguese
Native
Timeline
Student midwife
NHS
2025.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Middlesex University
2025.09 -
Maternity nurse
University College London Hospital
2024.11 - 2025.09
Student Nurse Specials
HCA Healthcare UK
2022.10 - 2025.03
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
2021.09 - 2024.09