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Ishata Bintu Janneh

London,Greater London

Summary

A highly skilled nursing professional with extensive experience in critical care, specialising in ECMO patient management and advanced monitoring techniques such as Impella and IABP. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and management abilities, effectively supervising junior staff and coordinating specialist services within hospital and community settings. Proficient in emergency response, IV drug administration, ECG interpretation, and palliative care, with a strong commitment to following guidelines under pressure. Adept at data management using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with excellent communication skills. Career goals include advancing clinical leadership roles to enhance patient care outcomes. Experienced Staff Nurse of 11 years, specialising in critical care and ensuring kind, safe and effective treatment of patients with haemodynamically compromised conditions, consistently working in line with NMC Code of Conduct guidelines. NMC registered.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
12045
12045
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Band 6 Senior ECMO Staff Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London
11.2023 - Current
  • Senior ECMO Nurse, I make up one of the key parts of the Critical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Failure Team. My role involves working closely with the ECMO Consultant and Perfusionist to provide specialised care for critically ill patients who require ECMO.
  • I am responsible for the safe management and retrieval of critically ill patients from other ICUs, either inter- or intra-hospital, on either ECMO or conventional ventilation.
  • I am trained in the advanced care of severe acute respiratory failure, such as veno-venous (VV) CO2 removal and other alternative modes of mechanical ventilation.
  • Management of the ECMO circuit and performing retrievals to various hospitals.
  • Management of the ECMO circuit ensures that there are no clots, fibrin strands, or kicked lines.
  • I am also trained in complex emergencies such as E-CPR and cardiac arrest.
  • Clinical team leadership skills, ensuring the quality of patient care.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients.
  • Monitor and record patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient.

Band 6 Senior Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
London, Greater London
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Care of patients post cardiac surgery on CALS protocol or those with complex comorbidities, such as Heart failure or end-stage renal failure.
  • Management of a patient experiencing arrhythmias or dysrhythmias, such as intra-abdominal balloon (IABP), Impella, PICCO, as well as other left ventricular cardiac monitoring and assisted devices.
  • Management of a patient experiencing arrhythmias or dysrhythmias, Septic and Cardiogenic Shock.
  • Safe administration of medication and monitoring of patient vital signs.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality, and respect
  • Zone leader, supporting junior staff, assisting in emergencies, and deputizing on behalf of the Nurse-in-Charge

Band 5 Staff Nurse, Victoria High Dependency Unit

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
London, Greater London
01.2016 - 10.2022
  • Management of patients who step down from the ICU or A&E recovery requiring further close monitoring.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from intensive care units to general wards via proper coordination and communication skills.
  • Promptly respond to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headedness, whilst reducing potential risk to patient health and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from high dependency to general wards via proper coordination and communication skills.
  • Implemented infection control measures effectively, reducing incidents of cross-contamination in the ward.

Band 5 staff nurse Doulton Cardiothoracic Ward

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
London
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Preparation and care of the patient post-cardiac and vascular surgery.
  • Management of patients presenting with complex medical history, such as inherited adult congenital heart disease, heart failure, or heart valve.
  • Monitoring chest drains, and wound dressing, assessing and evaluating patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Deliver fundamental care of patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments, and treatment changes.
  • Implemented and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
  • Documented incidents on patient management systems in real-time to maximize efficiencies.

Band 5 staff nurse, Cardiothoracic Unit, Barts Hea

St Bartholomew Hospital, Barts Heart Centre
London
11.2014 - 11.2015
  • Working in a specialist cardiothoracic ward - patients admitted on this ward present with various cardiac complications and conditions such as irregular cardiac arrhythmias
  • As well as providing critical nursing care, my role also focuses on preventative medicine, patient education and promoting healthy life-style changes.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.

Staff Nurse

Gynaecology Ward, Guy's, and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
11.2013 - 11.2014
  • 27-bed Gynaecology ward, patients admitted for either elective or emergency surgery for complex gynaecological conditions, such as Oncology, Early pregnancy complications, miscarriage, and fertility treatment.
  • Ensuring and upholding patients' rights, providing evidence-based information, promoting patients' involvement in their care and decision-making by addressing all services available to them and offering choices that are non-discriminatory and non-prejudiced.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.

Court Led Administration Officer

The Children and Young People's Service, Haringey Youth Offending Service
London, England
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • As court lead, I was the main contact for the Borough of Haringey Youth Offending Team and other external local authorities
  • Update bespoke software YOIS of the court result
  • Implemented new administrative procedures, resulting in significant time savings.
  • Attend Thursday trials and court cases, assist with various tasks, and type minutes
  • Enhanced communication flow for smoother operations by scheduling and coordinating meetings.
  • Prepared update reports, briefing notes, and correspondence proofreading work for typographical and grammatical errors using Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
  • Using Bespoke software ensured legal records stayed accurate and up to date through regular database audits, identifying and removing incorrect information.

Administration Officer

The Children and Young People's Service, Commissioning and Placement Service
London, England
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Working for the Children and Young People's Service, Commissioning and Placement Service, send a letter of notification to Haringey Health and Education department informing them of a young person or looked after child (LAC) placement move
  • Liaising with other local authorities, kept an updated database of clients' contact; improved communication between organisations such as Health and Education.
  • Assisting in room bookings, arranging meetings
  • Prepared detailed reports using Microsoft Office tools, aiding strategic planning efforts.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the senior management team, enhancing the decision-making process.
  • Attend ad-hoc meetings, take minutes, and distribute minutes to panel members
  • General administrative duties such as mailshot, post-duties, photocopying, filing, and archiving documents
  • Monitor and produce reports as necessary using Word, Excel, and Bespoke Software Framework-i.

Administration Officer and Supervisor Invigilator

Haringey Adult Learning Service
London, England
06.2007 - 01.2008
  • Administrative duties include supporting front-line reception service and undertaking enrolment activities, cash handling (taking payment and checking of float), writing cheques, completion of petty cash documentation
  • Deputizing on behalf of my supervisor, attending ad-hoc meetings, taking minutes, and arranging meetings Haringey Adult Learning Service, Life in the UK Test Supervisor Invigilator
  • Register candidate for the Life in the UK Test, check candidate documentation for authenticity
  • Create a positive learning atmosphere, reading out test rules and regulations and invigilating the test as recommended by the Home Office
  • To process learners/ client data using specialist bespoke software Learners-track.

Education

BSc (Hons), Nursing Studies with Registration - Nursing Studies

King's College London

Applied Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - Medical And Biomedical Sciences

City And Islington College

Business and Administration Supervisory Level -

Haringey Adult Learning Service, HALS
London

Business Administration -

Haringey Adult Learning Service, HALS
London

AS Levels/ A-Levels -

Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic Sixth Form
London

GCSE (A-C Pass) - Secondary School - GCSE

Cardinal Pole RC Secondary School
London

Skills

  • Confidently assess and recognise emergencies and interpret information, taking appropriate action
  • Trained in specialist nursing care for ECMO patients (VV, VA, E-CPR) within Critical Care
  • Management of advanced haemodynamic monitoring (Impella, IABP, BIS score)
  • Proactive in leadership and management of junior staff
  • Coordinate the provision of specialist services to patients both within the hospital and/ or in community settings
  • Provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise
  • Safe management of IV drugs and blood product administration
  • Staff supervision and performance evaluations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to follow guidelines and protocol, and work under pressure
  • Data and information management use of Excel, Word, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint
  • ECG interpretation
  • Palliative care understanding
  • Enteral feeding knowledge
  • Emergency response readiness, mechanical ventilation, and other life support proficiency
  • Renal replacement therapy management

Hobbies

In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, baking, spending time with friends and family, and occasionally support charities.

Certification

  • Introduction To Critical Care: May 2016- December 2016
  • Royal Free Adult Intensive Care Course, Cohort 16, September 2020 - May 2021
  • Cardiac Module Level 7
  • Mechanical Life Support in the management of left ventricular assist device, Impella, and extracorporeal Membrane oxygenation emergency life support: May 2025 (Valid from date for 4 Years)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Band 6 Senior ECMO Staff Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
11.2023 - Current

Band 6 Senior Nurse

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023

Band 5 Staff Nurse, Victoria High Dependency Unit

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2022

Band 5 staff nurse Doulton Cardiothoracic Ward

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
01.2015 - 01.2016

Band 5 staff nurse, Cardiothoracic Unit, Barts Hea

St Bartholomew Hospital, Barts Heart Centre
11.2014 - 11.2015

Staff Nurse

Gynaecology Ward, Guy's, and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
11.2013 - 11.2014

Court Led Administration Officer

The Children and Young People's Service, Haringey Youth Offending Service
06.2011 - 09.2011

Administration Officer

The Children and Young People's Service, Commissioning and Placement Service
06.2008 - 06.2011

Administration Officer and Supervisor Invigilator

Haringey Adult Learning Service
06.2007 - 01.2008

BSc (Hons), Nursing Studies with Registration - Nursing Studies

King's College London

Applied Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - Medical And Biomedical Sciences

City And Islington College

Business and Administration Supervisory Level -

Haringey Adult Learning Service, HALS

Business Administration -

Haringey Adult Learning Service, HALS

AS Levels/ A-Levels -

Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic Sixth Form

GCSE (A-C Pass) - Secondary School - GCSE

Cardinal Pole RC Secondary School

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