Iram Kauser
Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
Highly skilled medical professional with extensive NHS experience across various wards as a result of Physician associate training, including MAU, SAU, GI, Neuro, Paediatric, Obs/Gynae, mental health, and surgery. Proficient in medical diagnosis and procedures such as phlebotomy, IM/SC injection, suturing, catheter insertion, NG tube placement, ultrasound use, cannula insertion, wound care, BM monitoring, observations for NEWs and ECGs. Demonstrates strong decision-making under pressure and effective patient case management. Adept at maintaining patient data confidentiality and accurate medical record-keeping using systems like Emis and Quadramed. Experienced in multidisciplinary team collaboration and conducting ward rounds with senior and junior staff. Care planning skills and general skills in documentation of medical records.
Additionally i value myself as a compassionate individual with solid foundation in healthcare and patient care with my nursing experience over the years. Development of excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong ability to work in team settings. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and providing high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nurse
cooper house care home
Bradford, west Yorkshire
12.2019 - Current
- Upheld patient/residents trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws and NMC code.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient/ residents progress with quarterly reviews/regular, as well as treatment changes during processes of end of life care, nursing care.
- Monitored patient/ residents behavior and responses to treatments and escalated any concerns to GP/out of hours GP/ Gold line.
- Referrals to external agencies e/g SALT, falls clinic.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records. Completion of medication audits.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes on the nursing unit.
- Administered injections, obtaining blood samples as per aid of diagnosis for deteriorating patients/residents.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics as per the NMC guidelines, training and company policies.
- Used oral, topical, transdermal and IM/SC medications to manage patient/ resident symptoms when unwell/during the EOL process.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition and escalating as per clinical judgment.
- completion of observations to calculate NEWS.
- Established positive rapport with patients/residents and families through active listening and compassionate care daily.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients/residents, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex care needs
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- wound care and management
- ward rounds on a weekly basis with ANP
- end of life care - ensuring appropriate medication is put into place, administrated for the comfort of the patient.
- End of life care - ensuring care plans are in place meeting the needs of the patient with family input, DNAR/RESPECT forms updated and in place as required.
- catheter care and completion of catheter insertion male/female.
- care planning, risk assessing daily.
- Conducting assessments of potential residents for the nursing/dementia unit
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing. Especially during Flu/covid outbreaks.
- Nurse representative for the nursing team
- incident reporting and safeguard escalation.
- Admissions and discharges of Residents.
- worked on both the nursing and Dementia unit.
- Dealing with residents who display challenging behaviors by using de-escalation techniques.
Nurse
Marie mallaband care group
leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked within the dementia unit, first experience of elderly patient care, ensuring residents/patients are cared for, escalation of care needs to GP/999/111 as per clinical need.
- Documentation - care planning, risk assessments and Datix reporting.
- Following NMC guidelines to keep up to date with nursing standards.
- Liaising with external agencies to facilitate care for residents/patients.
- Compassionate care and Empathy delivered on a daily basis with residents/patients who have cognitive decline.
- Understanding and working with families to optimize care needs of the residents/patients.
Psychiatric nurse
Cygnet Health Care
Bradford, West Yorkshire
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Completed my preceptorship nursing on the acute male psychiatric unit.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Deescalated difficult situations with conflict resolution skills.
- Assisted in crisis intervention scenarios with calm, professional demeanor.
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
- Monitored patient behavior and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Weekly ward round with lead psychiatrist - Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Adapted nursing strategies according to individual patient needs for personalised care delivery.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Promoted understanding of psychiatric conditions through educational initiatives with appropriate training.
- psychiatric medications knowledge and side effects to ensure these are picked up on and escalated for appropriate treatment,
- Administration of prescribed medications
- IM medication administration
- Delivered compassionate, person-centered care for improved patient well-being.
- Admissions and discharges
- knowledge and application of the mental health act and sections.
Education
Msc in physician associate practice - medicine
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2013 - 09.2016
A-Levels -
oasis academy
Bradford 09.2011 - 08.2013
GCSEs -
Challenge College (known As Oasis Academy Now)
Bradford 09.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
- Medical diagnosis
- Medical procedure competency - phlebotomy, IM/SC injection, suturing, Catheter insertion, NG tube, Ultrasound, cannula, wound care, BM monitoring, observations for NEWs, ECGs
- Decision making under pressure
- Patient case management
- Proactive initiative
- NHS experience - as a result of work experience placements from physician associate studies - GP practice, hospital varies wards include MAU, SAU, GI, Neuro, Pediatric, Obs/Gynae, mental health, surgery
- Patient data confidentiality
- Medical record-keeping
- ward rounds with senior and junior staff
- CBDs
- good knowledge on pharmacology, diagnostic test interpretation of bloods and xrays
- Electronic health records management (Emis, Quadramed)
- Examination completion for assisting with diagnosis and management
- history taking skills
- IT skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Affiliations
- Enjoy helping tutor students at the local tuition center.
- Exploring different countries and learning about other cultures.
Certification
NMC number (in place)
GMC number (awaiting as per PA regulation)
Languages
English
Native
Urdu
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Timeline
Msc in physician associate practice - medicine
University of Central Lancashire
09.2022 - 09.2024
Nurse
cooper house care home
12.2019 - Current
Nurse
Marie mallaband care group
01.2018 - 11.2019
Psychiatric nurse
Cygnet Health Care
12.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Huddersfield
09.2013 - 09.2016
A-Levels -
oasis academy
09.2011 - 08.2013
GCSEs -
Challenge College (known As Oasis Academy Now)
09.2009 - 07.2011
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