Safa Mehmood
Sheffield,ENG
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in administering medication safely, patient assessment and monitoring, and providing personal care, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, and dressing. Skilled in infection control, aseptic techniques, and clinical procedures involving catheters and cannulas under supervision. Demonstrates strong competencies in emotional support, patient advocacy, and effective communication with patients and families. Experienced in managing diabetic care, dementia understanding, incontinence care, end-of-life care, and mental health awareness. Adept at accurate record-keeping, time management, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Domicillary care worker
Helping Hands
Sheffield
03.2025 - Current
- Established strong rapport with clients, creating a trusting relationship.
- Helped with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring dignity is maintained.
- Maintained regular contact with families for updates on client's condition.
- Deliver personalised home-based care to elderly adults with medical conditions.
- Support clients with end-of-life care needs, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Administer medications accurately and maintain detailed records.
- Use appropriate moving and handling techniques, including slide sheets and hoists.
- Work closely with individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
- Attend ongoing training sessions to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.
Student nurse
Havenfield Lodge nursing home, Barnsley
Barnsley
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
- Observed changes in patient conditions; reported to appropriate healthcare personnel promptly.
- Conducted efficient handovers at shift change; ensured continuity of quality care for all patients.
- Led as nurse-in-charge, overseeing patient care and supporting team staff across shifts.
- Completed DoLS assessments and supported best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
- Carried out catheterization for both men and females with complex health needs
- Carried out enemas, and supported medication administration.
- Formulated and reviewed detailed care plans based on health, behavioral, and social needs.
- Developed and implemented a discharge plan for a patient under Section 117 aftercare.
- Led and contributed to DST and MDT meetings, ensuring inclusive and coordinated care.
- Collaborated with allied professionals, making referrals to SALT, dietitians, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists
- Supported audits to promote compliance with clinical standards and CQC regulations.
- Performed wound dressings, reducing risk of infection or further complications.
Student nurse
Diamond Activity & Therapeutic Services
Doncaster
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Delivered personal care to patients and individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring high standards of care.
- Assisted with PEG feeding and medication administration under supervision.
- Provided mobility support, including using equipment like hoists and wheelchairs.
- Planned activities to engage service users with each other
Student Nurse
Hallamshire Hospital, Pulmonary hypertension ward
Sheffield
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
- Administered medication for better control over patients' symptoms.
- Provided emotional support, resulting in improved patient morale.
- Applied clinical skills to administer IVs, injections, and catheters accurately and safely.
- Conducted efficient handovers at shift change; ensured continuity of quality care for all patients.
- Performed wound dressings, reducing risk of infection or further complications.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Assisted patients with personal care needs, including hygiene, mobility, and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs, escalating changes to senior healthcare professionals.
- Ensured compliance with infection control and safety protocols, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to alleviate stress and promote well-being.
Student LD nurse and social worker
CAMHS
Rotherham
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Participated in triage meetings
- Conducted one to one therapy sessions with vulnerable young pepole with mental health needs.
- Worked closely with young people facing mental health challenges, offering compassionate care and emotional support.
- Supported young people with eating disorders by promoting healthy dietary habits and monitoring nutritional needs.
- Conducted mental health assessments and contributed to care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Fostered therapeutic relationships to encourage trust and engagement with care.
Education
BSc Honours - LD nursing and social work
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09/2022 - 09/2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and social care
Longley Park Sixth Form
Sheffield 09/2020 - 05/2022
GCSEs -
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield 09/2018 - 07/2020
Skills
- Administering Medication safely
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring; vital signs, skin care and mobility
- Personal Care (hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing)
- Infection Control and Aseptic Techniques
- Clinical skills working with catheters and cannulas under supervision
- Emotional Support and Patient Advocacy\
- Team Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Settings
- Effective Communication with Patients and Families
- Accurate Record Keeping and Documentation
- Time Management
- Diabetic management
- Dementia understanding
- Incontinence care
- End Of Life Care
- Mental health awareness
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Gym and Pilates
Timeline
Domicillary care worker
Helping Hands
03.2025 - Current
Student nurse
Havenfield Lodge nursing home, Barnsley
03.2025 - 08.2025
Student nurse
Diamond Activity & Therapeutic Services
10.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse
Hallamshire Hospital, Pulmonary hypertension ward
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student LD nurse and social worker
CAMHS
03.2023 - 06.2023
BSc Honours - LD nursing and social work
Sheffield Hallam University
09/2022 - 09/2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and social care
Longley Park Sixth Form
09/2020 - 05/2022
GCSEs -
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
09/2018 - 07/2020
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