Rahim Rajwani
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in critical care and emergency medicine. Proficient in catheterization, vaccine administration, and medication preparation, with a strong focus on patient care for cardiac events and shock. Skilled in advanced life support as an active ALS provider with the Resuscitation Council UK, demonstrating excellence in emergency drug administration and IV insertion. Adept at neurological assessments using GCS and sedation assessment with RASS, ensuring comprehensive patient evaluations. Committed to providing empathetic and supportive care, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work history
Intern
New Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hospital
New Mumbai- India
- Completed clinical placement in Emergency Room, focusing on urgent patient care.
- Gained extensive experience in Operating Room procedures and surgical protocols.
- Contributed to patient management in Intensive Critical Care Unit, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Assisted in General Medical & Surgical Wards, providing comprehensive patient support.
- Participated in Delivery & Labour Ward, supporting childbirth and maternal care.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes over six months.
Critical Cardiac Care Unit Nurse
Gleneagles Global Hospital
Mumbai- India
2017.09 - 2018.03
- Received and stabilised post-operative cardiac patients from operating room.
- Monitored vitals, drains, and intake/output of multiple patients in Post-op HDU.
- Executed post-operative orders and treatment regimen with precision.
- Assisted doctors during emergency and planned procedures, including IABP catheter insertion.
- Conducted pre-operative work-ups and admissions for patients prior to surgery.
- Provided rehabilitative care and supported physiotherapy for post-operative recovery.
- Facilitated intubation and extubation processes for post-operative patients.
- Delivered daily routine care to ensure patient well-being.
Critical Care Nurse
New Age Wockhardt Hospital
Mumbai- India
2015.08 - 2016.11
- Managed patient charts and medication administration for critically ill patients.
- Followed treatment regimens, adapting plans based on evolving clinical conditions.
- Delivered prompt assistance during emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
- Oversaw documentation of patient records on a regular basis.
- Provided information and support to patients and families regarding care processes.
- Assisted doctors during routine ICU procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivered long-term care for bed-ridden patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Intensive Care Nurse
Portsmouth NHS University Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2020.01 - Current
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while managing complex caseloads in high-stress environments.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures, resulting in increased survival rates.
- Assisted doctors during surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environments were maintained.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote quality patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications, accurately recording all dispensation details.
- Adapted to new technologies, utilising electronic health records for precise documentation.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by swiftly responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained adherence to infection control protocols, minimising the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
Education
Completed schooling (Year 10) -
St. Peter’s School
PanchganiHSC (Year 12) -
Wilson College of Science & Arts
Mumbai 2008.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.SC) - Nursing
Bharathi Vidyapeeth College of Nursing
New Mumbai 2011.01 - 2015.01
PG Certificate in Critical Care - Critical Care
Bournemouth University
Poole 2022.09 - 2023.03
PG Cert in History Taking and Physical Assessment - Critical Care Outreach Nursing
University of Southampton
Southampton 2025.09 -
Skills
- Catheterization and irrigation
- Vaccine administration
- Medication preparation and administration
- Drain and site care
- Suture removal
- End-of-life care
- Active ALS provider (Resuscitation Council UK)
- Emergency drug administration
- IV insertion and monitoring
- Patient care for cardiac events and shock
- Dilution and tapering of emergency drugs
- Assistance with intubation and extubation
- CVP and arterial line monitoring
- Medication administration via NGT
- Neurological assessment using GCS
- Sedation assessment with RASS
- NGT insertion assistance
- Ventilator and cardiac monitor operation
- Blood collection and ABG analysis
- A-E assessment of critically ill patients
- Caring and supportive
- Empathetic
- Approachable and good Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
- Provider: Resuscitation Council UK-2025
- Competent in carrying out critical care inter-hospital transfers.
- Completed Paediatric transfer study day and assisted in intubation of paediatric patients.
- Registered as a Nurse in NMC.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Badminton.
- Cycling.
- Dramatics
- Motorsports
References
References available upon request.
REFERENCES
- Emma Davies, Nurse Manager at Portsmouth NHS University Trust,
Email: emma.davies177@nhs.net
- Chloe Goodrum, Senior Nurse In-charge at Portsmouth NHS University Trust,
Email: chloe.goodrum1@nhs.net
- Jacintha, D’cruz, Nursing Assistant Superintendent, jacintha.dcruz@globalhospitalsindia.com, Gleneagles Global Hospitals
- Kedar, Toraskar, MD (Respiratory Medicine), (022)-61784444, Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd., Registration No: 074255
Work preference
Work Type
Full timePart timeTimeline
PG Cert in History Taking and Physical Assessment - Critical Care Outreach Nursing
University of Southampton
2025.09 -
PG Certificate in Critical Care - Critical Care
Bournemouth University
2022.09 - 2023.03
Intensive Care Nurse
Portsmouth NHS University Trust
2020.01 - Current
Critical Cardiac Care Unit Nurse
Gleneagles Global Hospital
2017.09 - 2018.03
Critical Care Nurse
New Age Wockhardt Hospital
2015.08 - 2016.11
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.SC) - Nursing
Bharathi Vidyapeeth College of Nursing
2011.01 - 2015.01
HSC (Year 12) -
Wilson College of Science & Arts
2008.01 - 2011.01
Intern
New Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hospital
Completed schooling (Year 10) -
St. Peter’s School