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Farzana Miah

Basildon

Summary

A dedicated and highly motivated Adult Nurse with extensive experience across primary care, community settings, and acute hospital environments. Skilled in delivering safe, evidence-based care, managing long-term conditions, and performing a wide range of clinical duties including immunisations, women's health, wound care, chronic disease management and urgent care interventions. Recognised for strong communication skills, excellent clinical judgement, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while providing person-centred care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse

Western Road Surgery
05.2025 - Current
  • Assist with minor surgeries such as vasectomies, skin lesion removals under the supervision of a GP or consultant.
  • Prepare and maintain sterile environments for minor procedures, ensuring infection control practices are followed.
  • Perform diagnostic tests, including 24-hour ECG (Holter monitoring), ensuring proper application of equipment and accurate data collection.
  • Conduct routine health checks, including blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and asthma reviews and other health assessments.
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments, administer medications and treatments, and carry out diagnostic tests.
  • Deliver and evaluate a wide range of health interventions tailored to patient needs.
  • Manage and treat chronic conditions in line with national and local policies.
  • Provide women’s health care including contraception, sexual health support, and cervical screening.
  • Deliver immunisations for adults, children and travel health.
  • Assess and manage wound care needs.

Flu Vaccination Nurse

Vaccination UK
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Vaccinated 20–25 school children per hour during flu season.
  • Worked collaboratively to support service delivery across schools.
  • Supported the School Aged Immunisation Service and clinical leadership teams.
  • Delivered safe, evidence-based care and participated in staff development.
  • Reported clinical incidents and complaints in line with policies.
  • Participated in audits and contributed to service improvement.

Disability Assessor

Capita
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted telephone assessments according to a structured framework, ensuring comprehensive history-taking and accurate documentation of patient information.
  • Built a detailed clinical picture of claimants’ conditions through sensitive, empathetic questioning.
  • Reviewed medical evidence from healthcare professionals.
  • Assessed functional impact and produced clear, impartial clinical reports.
  • Managed workload efficiently, completing up to three comprehensive reports daily.

Practice Nurse

Operose Health
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Delivered adult and childhood vaccines and travel immunisations.
  • Performed cervical cytology and provided contraception reviews.
  • Assessed and managed a variety of wound care needs.
  • Interpreted and acted upon laboratory results, including cytology.
  • Performed routine clinical tasks including injections and patient monitoring.
  • Supported, supervised and trained HCAs and Nurse Associates.
  • Ensured high standards through call/recall participation and equipment checks.
  • Maintained professional development and compliance with NMC guidelines.
  • Conducted asthma, blood pressure and contraception reviews, ensuring QOF compliance.

COVID-19 Vaccination Nurse

Lavender
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted clinical assessments and reviewed complex medical histories.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines using correct technique.
  • Observed patients for adverse reactions and managed anaphylaxis where necessary.
  • Provided clear advice on post-vaccination care and side effects.

Homecare Nurse

Lloyds Pharmacy Homecare
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Delivered treatments in the community including IV therapy and HPN.
  • Administered biologic injections for chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease and Psoriasis.
  • Monitored and recorded patient observations accurately.
  • Supported patients and families with education on infection control and self-management.
  • Taught patients how to administer injections and manage HPN.
  • Prioritised caseload to ensure timely, safe patient care.

Staff Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Administered TPN and educated patients on safe management at home.
  • Delivered oral, enteral and IV medications via multiple access devices.
  • Provided advanced wound care including fistulas, pressure sores and complex surgical wounds.
  • Managed acutely unwell patients with sepsis and line infections.
  • Cared for patients across surgical, vascular, gastro and general medical specialities.
  • Supported patients with both physical and psychological needs.

Education

BSc Adult Nursing - Adult Nursing

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
01-2018

Skills

  • Professional manner
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to work independently
  • Initiative
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Sound clinical decision-making
  • Receptive to feedback
  • Commitment to continuous development
  • Enthusiastic
  • Fast learner
  • Stays up to date with training and best practice

Custom Section

  • Active organiser of events for Taha Academy, a cultural organisation.
  • Enthusiastic about fitness and regular gym training.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with diverse communities.
  • Multilingual: fluent in English, Bengali and Hindi.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Interests

Active organiser of events for Taha Academy, a cultural organisation
Enthusiastic about fitness and regular gym training
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with diverse communities

Timeline

Practice Nurse

Western Road Surgery
05.2025 - Current

Flu Vaccination Nurse

Vaccination UK
09.2024 - 02.2025

Disability Assessor

Capita
01.2024 - 08.2024

Practice Nurse

Operose Health
06.2021 - 12.2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Nurse

Lavender
03.2021 - 08.2021

Homecare Nurse

Lloyds Pharmacy Homecare
02.2021 - 05.2021

Staff Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals
02.2019 - 09.2020

BSc Adult Nursing - Adult Nursing

University of Nottingham
Farzana Miah