Hodon Mohamud

• Provided care for both adult and paediatric patients in a busy outpatient setting.
• Gained competency in cannulation and phlebotomy for patients across all age groups.
• Performed clinical procedures including venesections, iron infusions, and application of 24-hour ECG and blood pressure monitors.
• Assisted in a range of specialist endocrine investigations such as OGTTs, Synacthen tests, LHRH tests, insulin stress tests, and glucagon stress tests.
• Ensured patient comfort and procedural accuracy through meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong time management and teamwork, especially during high-demand clinic periods.
• Communicated effectively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and maintain clinic efficiency.

Senior staff nurse at a paediatric assessment unit:

• Led shifts and took charge of the unit, ensuring efficient patient flow and timely implementation of treatment plans.
• Responded effectively to clinical crises, coordinating appropriate interventions and maintaining clear communication with families.
• Facilitated regular staff 'huddles' to ensure effective communication and updates across paediatric services.
• Provided mentorship and support to junior staff, promoting a safe and supportive team environment.
• Performed clinical procedures including cannulation, venepuncture, wound care, basic life support, and PHLS in line with training and competency.
• Conducted PPE audits to ensure adherence to infection control protocols and maintain departmental safety standards.

• Quickly and accurately assessing paediatric patients in emergencies, prioritizing care based on the severity of their condition using Manchester Triage system.
• Make rapid and informed decisions in high-pressure situations, considering the best interests of the patient.
• Identify and escalating deteriorating conditions to senior staff or medical teams promptly.
• Accurately document patient care, treatment plans, and outcomes in line with organisational standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring shared understanding of care plans and interventions.
• Provide reassurance and support to children and their families during stressful or traumatic situations.

Staff Nurse – General Children’s Ward & Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit

• Developed strong communication skills, providing age-appropriate, family-centred care to children and their parents/carers.
• Effectively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including paediatricians, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Gained a solid understanding of a wide range of paediatric diseases, conditions, and developmental milestones.
• Proficient in medication administration via various routes including oral, enteral (NG tubes and PEGs), and IV therapy through peripheral and central access devices (Port-a-Caths, Hickman, and PICC lines), adhering to NMC Standards for Medicines Management.
• Experienced in caring for children with complex medical needs, including those requiring long-term ventilation and/or tracheostomy care.
• Skilled in managing acutely unwell children requiring non-invasive ventilation support.
• Experience gained caring for patients with complex needs requiring long term ventilation and/or tracheostomies when unwell
• Experience working with children requiring non invasive ventilation when acutely unwell.