Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Career Gaps
Declaration
Timeline
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David Cervero Carro

London

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Staff Nurse Cancer Assessment Unit. Full time

Barts Health NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom
02.2025 - Current

Experienced in delivering specialist oncology care within a Cancer Assessment Unit and through a dedicated Chemotherapy Hotline service. Skilled in triaging and assessing acutely unwell patients both face-to-face and via telephone, including managing oncological emergencies such as neutropenic sepsis, treatment-related toxicities, and pain crises. Proficient in providing clear, empathetic advice and support to patients and families, coordinating urgent investigations and admissions, and ensuring safe, timely escalation to acute or oncology teams. Adept at combining advanced clinical assessment with effective communication to optimise patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Staff Nurse Intensive Care. Part time, 20hr/pw

Hospital Universitario San francisco de Asis
Madrid, Spain
10.2021 - 05.2023

Experienced in delivering high-quality night shift care within ICU, with a focus on recovery patients requiring close fluid and haemodynamic monitoring, cardiovascular support, and post-operative management. Caring for predominantly self-ventilated patients while maintaining competence in airway management, ventilator support, and renal therapies when required. Proficient in recognising and responding to early signs of deterioration, supporting safe recovery, and ensuring comprehensive handovers to the day team.

Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit. Full time

UCLH
London
04.2016 - 02.2020

Experienced in providing high-level care for critically ill Level 2 and 3 patients, including continuous monitoring of vital signs, airway management, and care of ventilated patients. Skilled in delivering and assessing cardiovascular support, managing renal replacement therapies such as dialysis, and ensuring safe use of advanced monitoring and life-support equipment. Adept at responding quickly to patient deterioration, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and delivering evidence-based critical care interventions.

Staff Nurse Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. Full time

UCLH
London
06.2013 - 04.2016

Experienced in delivering specialist care within a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, providing rapid assessment, monitoring, and treatment for patients in the critical early phase of stroke. Skilled in performing neurological observations, managing thrombolysis pathways, supporting post-thrombectomy care, and closely monitoring vital signs to identify and respond to acute deterioration. Proficient in delivering complex nursing interventions, supporting early rehabilitation, and working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based, and time-sensitive stroke care.

Staff Nurse Care Home

Cedar Court Care Home
Cranleigh, Surrey
11.2012 - 06.2013

Experienced in delivering holistic nursing care within a care home setting, supporting residents with complex health needs, long-term conditions, and end-of-life care. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, managing wound care, and coordinating with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and person-centred care. Proficient in providing emotional support to residents and families, promoting independence where possible, and maintaining high standards of documentation and safeguarding.

Education

Degree of Bachelor of Science - Professional nursing practice (Critical Care)

London South Bank University
London
02.2017 - 07.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Nursing Practice

Universidad de Valladolid
Soria/ Spain
09.2008 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Surgical aftercare - Competent
  • ECG interpretation - Competent
  • Resuscitation techniques - Competent
  • Intravenous therapy - Competent
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding - Competent
  • Ng placement and use - Competent
  • Wound dressing- Competent
  • Critical care nursing - Competent
  • Medicine administration, Oral, iv, sc, im and rectal - Competent
  • Phlebotomy and cannulation - Competent
  • Catheterisation - Competent
  • Central line usage and care - Competent
  • Picc port and Central port access - Competent


Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Native

Certification

Current Registration:

NMC: Registered Nurse - Adult. Since: 25/05/2012 Reg number: 12E0218C


Past Registragion:

Colegio oficial de Enfermeria de Madrid (CODEM) Reg Numbrer: 89729. Start date: 11/10/2021 End date: 18/09/2023

Career Gaps

02/2020-09/2021 Parental leave

06/2023-02/2025 Parental leave

Declaration

The curriculum vitae is true and correct as at 30/08/2025

Timeline

Staff Nurse Cancer Assessment Unit. Full time

Barts Health NHS Trust
02.2025 - Current

Staff Nurse Intensive Care. Part time, 20hr/pw

Hospital Universitario San francisco de Asis
10.2021 - 05.2023

Degree of Bachelor of Science - Professional nursing practice (Critical Care)

London South Bank University
02.2017 - 07.2020

Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit. Full time

UCLH
04.2016 - 02.2020

Staff Nurse Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. Full time

UCLH
06.2013 - 04.2016

Staff Nurse Care Home

Cedar Court Care Home
11.2012 - 06.2013

Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Nursing Practice

Universidad de Valladolid
09.2008 - 07.2021
David Cervero Carro