Samira Essack
Blackburn,Blackburn with Darwen
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Paediatric Staff Nurse with over three years of experience providing high quality, evidence-based care to infants, children and teenagers in a hospital and community setting. I am highly skilled in assessing patient needs, administering medication safely and collaborating with varied multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcome for patients. I am passionate about making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of patient's and families within our care. I adhere to the guidelines set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and take my role as a nurse seriously and professionally. I am committed to learning and enhancing both my clinical and medical knowledge going further into my career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Sick Children's Nurse
Pulse
Manchester
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patients' treatments, allergies, dietary restrictions enhancing overall quality of healthcare service provided.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medical conditions through clear explanation and education.
- Observed strict infection control procedures, minimising risk of cross-contamination.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when liaising with patients' families.
- Provided emotional support to families, easing their concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, demonstrating ability under pressure.
- Utilised paediatric equipment proficiently to aid in diagnostics and treatments.
- Improved patient comfort by providing sympathetic and compassionate care.
- Administered medication for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records to ensure quality healthcare provision.
- Educated patients' families about home care methods, enhancing recovery time.
- Assessed children's needs, provided tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Checked patients observations, promptly reporting abnormalities for intervention.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
- Delivered paediatric acute care, performing effective crisis interventions to reduce hospital admissions.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Provided patient care efficiently and independently within a patients home.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Received effective handover and able to communicate with other nursing and medical staff to ensure best outcome possible for patients.
- Maintained a safe environment through consistent monitoring of potential hazards in the home setting.
- Adhered to strict feeding schedules, guaranteeing optimal nutrition levels.
- Attended regular training sessions improving professional competencies.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Paediatric Staff Nurse
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Worked with a vast multidisciplinary team to provide efficient and personalised patient centered care.
- Ensured effective communication, overcoming barriers as required.
- Introducing oneself to patients and families, allowing them to feel secure and confident in the care being provided.
- Administer medication safely as prescribed by adhering to the guidelines set by the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Using appropriate ANTT when required.
- Assisting medical staff with diagnostic testing as required, following the appropriate guidelines.
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families during difficult admissions or diagnosis.
- Utilising ones own knowledge to educate patients and families on medications and equipment they may need to use.
- Monitoring patients for signs of deterioration through effective observations using a PEWS tool, pain score chart and by assessing their individual needs.
- Documenting patient care, assessments, treatment, interventions and outcomes in a timely manner, as accurate as possible.
- Upon receiving handover, accurately prioritising patient care according to their individualised needs and medical priority.
- Encouraging adequate nutrition to aid a patient in their recovery as swiftly as possible.
- Further increasing ones knowledge on various mental health conditions and the implication it may hold on children, understanding how to appropriately respond to each patient.
- Taking huge pride in being a punctual, attentive and empathetic nurse.
- Always looking for opportunities to further increase my knowledge, on conditions, diseases, treatments and new equipment and research to better myself as a nurse.
- Able to work independently and well under pressure.
- Utilised advanced paediatric life support techniques when required, saved lives.
- Upheld clinical standards within the workplace with diligent practices.
- Prioritised tasks effectively during busy periods, ensuring smooth ward operations.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in wards, promoting a healthier environment.
- Facilitated therapeutic play sessions, decreasing anxiety levels amongst patients.
- Diligently and carefully administered medication or fluids through IV's as required.
- Used appropriate infection prevention policies and adhered to guidelines set by the Trust when setting up feeds, whether its via NG, Gastrostomy or GJ.
- Delivered oxygen safely and effectively through the correct oxygen therapy measure, using a nasal cannula, Opti flow or as required, more so during the winter pressures.
- Administering medication with the knowledge of dosages, drug calculations, routes of administration and side effects that may occur.
- Managing pain in children using medication and play therapy.
- Using various medical equipment such as observation trollies, pulse oximeters, oxygen masks, suction tools, IV pumps, thermometers and glucometers.
- Monitoring accurate input/output of a patient.
- Caring for patients with certain conditions, whether its diabetes, bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, gastroenteritis, atopic eczema, chicken pox or any other illnesses.
- Assisting in the care of patients with physical or neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, epilepsy, learning difficulties or global developmental delay.
- Using age appropriate communication at all times.
- Building trust and a rapport with families and patients.
- Being emotionally resilient and being able to maintain composure, providing support to patients during difficult periods.
- Effectively managing my time, workload and patient requirements in a professional manner.
Healthcare Assistant
East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Built caring, supportive relationships with patients, enhancing service delivery through personalised care.
- Delivering care delegated by nursing staff and assisting them with care as needed.
- Built patient confidence through physical movement, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved general wellbeing.
- Assisting patients during protected meal times, ensuring adequate nutritional needs being met.
- working alongside other auxiliary staff to aid in smooth running of the ward.
- Supporting patients both mentally and emotionally with complex conditions and sitting beside with patients that have dementia, Parkinson's disease, paralysis and much more.
- Ensuring the best hygiene for patients through simple tasks such as changing their bedding, helping them bathe and assisting them in their personal care needs.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing with Registered Nurse for Children and Young People
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2017 - 10.2020
Skills
- Childhood development understanding
- Child advocacy
- Bilingual or multilingual fluency
- Surgical preparation
- Blood transfusion protocols
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Immunisation delivery
- Urinalysis processing
- Computerised charting
- Infection prevention and control
- Data confidentiality
- Excellent time management
- Adaptability to change
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Languages
English
Native
Gujarati
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Shopping
- Socialising
- Physical activities such as hiking.
- Organising / Cleaning
Period of absence due to sickness 11-2023 - 05/2025
A period of absence was necessary due to a sudden sickness which occurred, requiring surgery. I have now had the surgery and recovered from this period of illness. I am now confident and excited about what the future holds!
Certification
Professional Body PIN Number: 20G0638E
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Sick Children's Nurse
Pulse
03.2024 - Current
Paediatric Staff Nurse
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
04.2020 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing with Registered Nurse for Children and Young People
University of Central Lancashire
09.2017 - 10.2020
Healthcare Assistant
East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust
01.2014 - 09.2017
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