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Nabihah Rehman

North Acton,Ealing

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in paediatric assessment and surgical aftercare proficiency. Demonstrates leadership in clinical settings, with a strong focus on safeguarding vulnerable patients and mentoring junior staff. Skilled in intravenous therapy administration, asthma treatment, and paediatric life support, ensuring comprehensive care for children with diverse health needs. Proficient in infection control protocols and medical record-keeping, committed to promoting child health through education and adherence to NMC codes. Career goals include advancing paediatric oncology familiarity and enhancing emergency response readiness to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Band 6 Paediatric Sister. Children's Ambulatory.

Whittington Health NHS Trust
London
2023.11 - Current
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices, reducing infection risks.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations, ensuring thorough assessments were made.
  • Conducted regular ward rounds for comprehensive health monitoring.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social services, facilitating smoother transitions home.
  • Improved patient comfort by ensuring prompt delivery of care.
  • Explained medical procedures to patients, fostering understanding and trust.
  • Administered medications for effective pain management.
  • Educated families about patient conditions, promoting informed decision-making.
  • Applied infection control protocols; minimising cross-contamination risks in the ward.
  • Implemented care plans to improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Oversaw junior staff training, improving the overall quality of care provided on the ward.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs; enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team collaboration with clear and concise communication.
  • Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, bettering patient treatment.
  • Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
  • Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
  • Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
  • Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
  • Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
  • Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.

Band 6 Paediatric Sister - IFOR WARD

Whittington Health NHS Trust
London
2022.12 - Current

As above for Children's Ambulatory Unit. Furthermore;

  • Applied infection control protocols; minimising cross-contamination risks in the ward.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, bettering patient treatment.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs; enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social services, facilitating smoother transitions home.
  • Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
  • Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
  • Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
  • Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
  • Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.

Band 5 Staff Nurse

Whittington Health NHS Trust
London
2020.10 - 2022.12
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Handled emergency situations adeptly, reducing potential risks to patient health and wellbeing.
  • Streamlined admission procedures resulting in decreased waiting time before treatment commencement.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' health status for improved treatment planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records ensuring legal compliance and aiding in efficient handovers at shift changeover periods.
  • Implemented infection control measures effectively, reducing incidents of cross-contamination in the ward.
  • Assisted in the recovery of patients post-operation, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmission rates.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through delivery of personalised nursing care plans.
  • Deescalated potentially volatile situations successfully, ensuring safety for all involved parties within the ward setting.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, minimising potential errors or adverse reactions.
  • Continually updated knowledge on current nursing practices and policies through regular participation in professional development activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of care to facilitate smooth and effective ward operations.
  • Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.

Education

BSc Nursing (Child) - Nursing

Middlesex University
London, England
2017.09 - 2020.09

Skills

  • Paediatric assessment
  • Intravenous therapy administration
  • Leadership in clinical settings
  • Asthma treatment experience
  • Paediatric life support
  • Paediatric oncology familiarity
  • Paediatric disease identification
  • Feeding tube management
  • Child health promotion
  • Critical thinking in nursing
  • Mentoring junior staff
  • Special needs childcare proficiency
  • Wound dressing proficiency
  • Safeguarding vulnerable patients
  • Adolescent health knowledge
  • Seizure disorder awareness
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Childhood diabetes management
  • Adherence to NMC codes
  • Infection control protocols
  • Pain management techniques
  • Vaccination administration
  • Central venous access devices (CVADs)
  • Mentorship and supervision
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Respiratory system assessment
  • Patient controlled analgesia (PCA)

Affiliations

  • Physical exercise at the Gym.

Accomplishments

Regular 'Greatix' acknowledgement by colleagues for excellent work.

Languages

English
Native
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Band 6 Paediatric Sister. Children's Ambulatory.

Whittington Health NHS Trust
2023.11 - Current

Band 6 Paediatric Sister - IFOR WARD

Whittington Health NHS Trust
2022.12 - Current

Band 5 Staff Nurse

Whittington Health NHS Trust
2020.10 - 2022.12

BSc Nursing (Child) - Nursing

Middlesex University
2017.09 - 2020.09
Nabihah Rehman