Layla Lahham
London
Summary
As an accomplished senior staff nurse specialising in paediatric cardiology, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication in providing compassionate and specialised care tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. In my role, I excel in strong leadership qualities and effective communication amongst the multidisciplinary team to ensure productive teamwork and the delivery of smooth care continuity. With a calm and composed demeanour, I am adept in managing high- stress environments and can perform effectively under pressure and make quick decisions to address the patient's clinical needs. I am committed to the ongoing professional development by actively seeking out further education opportunities, workshops and conferences to expand my knowledge- base and refine my skills to deliver the highest quality care to my patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
09.2019 - Current
- Taking charge and co-ordinating admissions, discharges and transfers of a busy 24 bed children's cardiac ward
- Providing excellent leadership and communication skills to safely manage a paediatric arrest
- Caring for a child who has undergone open-heart surgery and requires high dependency care with specialist interventions (e.g. arterial lines, chest drains, inotrope and electrolyte infusions)
- Conduct thorough nursing A-E assessments and monitor surgical sites for infections
- Improved access to educational resources by implementing the EOLAS app on the ward allowing staff to utilise all hospital guidelines/ policies and learning materials from their phones
- Prioritising patient safety through adherence to Trust protocols and guidelines to minimise risks
- Implementing family centred care by collaborating with the patient's family and involving them in care planning and decision making
- Mentoring and assessing clinical performance of nursing students and newly-qualified nurses
Education
Care of the Neonate in the Ward Environment
London South Bank University
London 03.2023 - 07.2023
Caring for a Child in the High Dependency Unit
London South Bank University
London 04.2022 - 06.2022
Preceptorship
London School of Business and Management
London 09.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2016 - 09.2019
A-Levels - Biology (C) History (B) French (C)
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth 09.2015 - 09.2017
GCSEs -
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth 09.2013 - 09.2015
Skills
- Competent in caring for a child supported on the Berlin Heart (EXCOR Active)
- Competent in caring for a child supported on Heartmate 3
- Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, Optiflow)
- Proficient in preparing and administering complex IV drugs (inotropes, electrolytes, anti-arrhythmics)
- Caring for a child requiring an external pacemaker
- Accessing and monitoring arterial lines
- Chest drain management and troubleshooting
- Surgical wound care management
- Certified Practice Supervisor and Assessor
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care of the Neonate in the Ward Environment
London South Bank University
03.2023 - 07.2023
Caring for a Child in the High Dependency Unit
London South Bank University
04.2022 - 06.2022
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse
Great Ormond Street Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Preceptorship
London School of Business and Management
09.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Southampton
09.2016 - 09.2019
A-Levels - Biology (C) History (B) French (C)
Bournemouth School for Girls
09.2015 - 09.2017
GCSEs -
Bournemouth School for Girls
09.2013 - 09.2015
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