Dr Aayesha Shaikh
LEICESTER,Leicestershire
Summary
Experienced nursing professional specialising in dialysis care and renal nursing, with an MD and provisional GMC registration. Strengths in team leadership, communication, and strategic planning support effective patient relationships and ethical practice. Skilled in administering dialysis procedures, including peritoneal dialysis and intravenous therapy, alongside academic writing and research. Multilingual abilities facilitate communication with diverse patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4061
4061
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Dialysis Nurse
Glenfield Hospital
Leicester
2022.01 - 2026.02
- Administer dialysis to patients with renal impairment.
- Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatment, responding swiftly to changes.
- Handled complex technical equipment for efficient delivery of dialysis treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.
- Educated patients about their kidney disease and the dialysis process.
- Facilitated teaching sessions on dialysis protocols, enhancing staff readiness and patient care.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Educated families on patient care at home, promoting wellness and encouraging adherence to treatment plans.
- Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment changes, alleviating concerns and fostering trust.
- Delivered essential first aid during emergencies to stabilise patients.
- Assisted nephrologists in medical procedures, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of chronic kidney disease.
Sales Manager
Coleman Real Estate
Leicester
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Promoted property listings and coordinated viewings to attract potential buyers.
- Provided clients with financial guidance and referred them to mortgage specialists.
- Matched buyers with suitable properties and successfully closed sales transactions.
- Negotiated lucrative contracts to secure long-term client commitment.
- Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.
- Implemented training programmes, improving team performance levels.
- Enhanced market penetration with effective territory management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and other industry players to ensure smooth operations.
- Sculpted a high-performing sales culture through regular motivation sessions and reward schemes.
- Achieved increased customer satisfaction by implementing innovative sales strategies.
- Led high-performance sales teams, ensuring achievement of targets.
- Improved bottom-line results with meticulous budget control.
- Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.
- Guided team members on best practices in upselling and cross-selling techniques, leading to enhanced customer value proposition.
- Propelled company towards achieving set KPIs and goals through comprehensive strategic planning and execution.
- Pioneered the implementation of CRM systems for improved data management and customer relations.
- Coordinated promotional campaigns to boost brand visibility.
- Conducted detailed market analysis to identify new opportunities.
- Boosted gross margin percentages by initiating cost-saving measures.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying and capitalising on emerging market trends.
- Devised successful sales pitches for significant conversion rates.
- Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
- Forged strategic partnerships with stakeholders for profitable outcomes.
- Analysed sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.
- Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
Staff Nurse
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Monitored health indicators to identify early warning signs of deterioration.
- Administered intravenous fluids to maintain appropriate hydration levels in patients.
- Managed wound dressings to assist in healing and prevent infection.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support enhanced patient care.
- Delivered nursing care that improved patient satisfaction and demonstrated commitment to quality healthcare.
- Handled emergency situations effectively, contributing to successful crisis resolution.
- Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments with precision, prioritising patient well-being.
Receptionist
Coleman Real Estate
Leicester
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Scheduled appointments to optimise daily operations and improve service delivery.
- Coordinated communications, arranged appointments, and processed mail distribution to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Assisted clients with inquiries about property listings, providing timely responses to support their needs.
- Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
- Provided valuable support during busy periods, contributing to successful operation under high pressure.
Education
PLAB 1 & 2 - Doctors Licencing exam
GMC
UKReturn to Practice OSCE - Nursing
UHL Trust / NMC
LeicesterMD - Doctor of Medicine
Kharkiv National Medical University
Ukraine 2013.01 - 2019.01
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
De Montfort University
Leicester 2008.01 - 2011.01
BTEC National Diploma - Applied Sciences
Leicester College
Leicester 2005.01 - 2007.01
GCSEs - High School
Sir Jonathan North Community College
Leicester 2001.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Clinical teaching and supervision
- Dialysis care and renal nursing
- Team leadership and communication
- Academic writing and research initiation
- Proficient in MS Office and digital education tools
- Dialysis procedure administration
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Phlebotomy practice
- Basic life support competency
- Urine catheterisation competence
- Nursing team leadership
- Ethical reasoning
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Russian
Urdu
Hindi
Gujarati
Custom Section
- Acted as team lead during shifts and emergencies.
- Contributed to training and induction of new staff.
- Supported ward audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Personal Information
Title: Senior Dialysis Nurse
Interests
- Reading (fiction and non-fiction)
- Travelling and cultural exploration
- Learning new languages and engaging in multilingual communities
Certification
Provisional registration with a licence to practice - GMC
Adult Nurse registration - NMC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Dialysis Nurse
Glenfield Hospital
2022.01 - 2026.02
Sales Manager
Coleman Real Estate
2020.01 - 2022.01
MD - Doctor of Medicine
Kharkiv National Medical University
2013.01 - 2019.01
Staff Nurse
Leicester Royal Infirmary
2011.01 - 2013.01
Receptionist
Coleman Real Estate
2009.01 - 2010.01
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
De Montfort University
2008.01 - 2011.01
BTEC National Diploma - Applied Sciences
Leicester College
2005.01 - 2007.01
GCSEs - High School
Sir Jonathan North Community College
2001.01 - 2005.01
PLAB 1 & 2 - Doctors Licencing exam
GMC
Return to Practice OSCE - Nursing
UHL Trust / NMC