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Nisa Gautam

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Adult Nurse with experience working in an acute medicine and busy Emergency Department. Skilled in assessing and caring for acutely unwell and injured adult patients in a fast- paced environment. Confident in triage, monitoring deteriorating patients, administering emergency medications, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
11.2022 - Current
  • Assess patients on arrival using recognised triage tools, following the A-E approach and CHAMPS, including pain assessment using SOCRATES.
  • Monitor vital signs, record, recognise patient deterioration, and escalate concerns promptly to clinicians
  • Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team across resuscitation, triage, and majors, escalating concerns to senior staff when required
  • Perform emergency nursing procedures, including suture and wound care, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, catheter and other clinical interventions
  • Administer emergency medications, analgesia, and IV therapy under supervision, in line with local policies and safety guidelines
  • Gain informed consent and maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the ED team, ensuring clear information sharing during emergencies
  • Identify mental health issues and safeguarding concerns, and make appropriate referrals to specialist services.

Manager's assistant

Gurkha Curry Nights
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Planned catering services and directed staff

• Decided on the range and quality of meals and beverages to be provided.

• Discussed customers' requirements for special occasions.

• Purchased or directed the purchasing of supplies and arranged for the preparation of accounts.

• Verified that the quality of food, beverages and waiting service were as required, that kitchen and dining areas were kept clean and appropriate hygiene standards were maintained in compliance with statutory requirements.

• Planned and arranged food preparation in collaboration with other staff and organised the provision of waiting or counter staff.

• Checked that supplies were properly used and accounted for to prevent wastage and loss, and to keep within the budget limit.

• Determined staffing, financial, material, and other short- and long-term requirements.

  • Managed staffing levels and organised the financial and material needs of the restaurant.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nurse

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09.2019 - 06.2022

Some College (No Degree) - BTEC Extended Diploma Health Sciences Level 3

Nottingham College
Nottingham
09.2016 - 07.2018

Maths

Djanogly City Academy
Nottingham
02.2012 - 07.2015

GCSEs - English Language

Djanogly City Academy
Nottingham
02.2012 - 07.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science Extended Diploma

Nottingham College
Nottingham
09.2016 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Rapid patient assessment and triage
  • Emergency Medication Administration
  • IV cannula and fluid management
  • Escalation of deteriorating patients
  • Basic Life Support
  • Accurate documentation using IT systems
  • Safeguarding adults and dignity in care
  • End-of-Life care
  • Discharge planning and patient education
  • Time management and prioritisation
  • Effective communication
  • SBAR handover during EMAS pre-alert
  • Supervising HCAs and student nurses
  • Trauma wound care and pressure area management
  • Tracheostomy and Laryngotomy
  • Sepsis recognition and emergency pathways

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
11.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nurse

University of Nottingham
09.2019 - 06.2022

Manager's assistant

Gurkha Curry Nights
09.2017 - 09.2020

Some College (No Degree) - BTEC Extended Diploma Health Sciences Level 3

Nottingham College
09.2016 - 07.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science Extended Diploma

Nottingham College
09.2016 - 07.2018

Maths

Djanogly City Academy
02.2012 - 07.2015

GCSEs - English Language

Djanogly City Academy
02.2012 - 07.2015
Nisa Gautam