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Seetal Virdi

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, compassionate support, and effective communication. Proficient in medication administration, patient record management, and health education, with a proven ability to maintain patient confidentiality and deliver empathetic care. Skilled in teamwork, nurse leadership, and decision-making under pressure, ensuring optimal outcomes even in high-stress environments. Demonstrates exceptional time-management and critical-thinking abilities while fostering positive relationships with patients and their families. Committed to advancing healthcare standards through professionalism and risk assessment expertise.

Compassionate individual with strong communication and crisis intervention skills, well-suited for role in mental health nursing. Background in healthcare and psychology provides solid foundation in patient care and therapeutic techniques. Committed to making positive impact on patient well-being and mental health outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Band 7 Shift Manager

Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Trust
Birmingham, Engalnd
08.2019 - Current
  • Maintained quality standards by monitoring service delivery, ensuring consistent compliance with clinical policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
  • Evaluated performance metrics and implemented strategies for improvement.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team members for improved patient outcomes.
  • Managed challenging patient cases to successful resolutions.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning for junior nurses; led by example in showcasing best practices.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Bed Management

Birmingham Women's & Children's Foundation Trust
Birmingham, England
01.2024 - Current
  • Liaised with senior management effectively, providing timely updates on plant operations.
  • Improved patient flow through effective bed management strategies.
  • Planning suitable bed utilisation and location with bed management teams.
  • Maintained accurate records to facilitate effective case management procedures.
  • Coordinated meetings, resulting in efficient time management.

Registered Nurse

Proemthus Safe and Secure Transport
Birmingham, England
01.2022 - Current
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • To effectively covey patients from hospitals, patients who are detained under sections.
  • To assist police with Section 135 Warrants/136
  • To assist general ward hospital with detained patients whilst the await bed allocation.
  • To administer medication under restraint when required.
  • To work within a team of health care support workers to assist with patient care.

Call Handler - The Samaritans

The Salvation Army
Birmingham, England
02.2018 - Current


  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion with sensitive personal information of callers at all times.
  • Showed resilience under pressure, handling challenging situations with composure.
  • Showcased excellent problem-solving skills for effective issue resolution.
  • Navigated stressful and unpredictable situations with calm and collected approach.
  • Listened actively to caller concerns, questions and priorities.
  • Deescalated tense situations with calm, patient communication style.

Deputy Ward Manager/Acting Manager Acute (Band6/7)

Black Country Foundation Trust NHS
Birmingham, England
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
  • Evaluated performance reports to monitor practice progress.
  • Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
  • Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
  • Assessed clinical care provisions to meet required safety standards.
  • Implemented clear quality standards to maintain first-class patient provisions.
  • Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients.
  • Set and monitored performance targets for optimised service-user care.
  • Recruited committed, hardworking clinical teams for reliable care services.

Education

Mental Health Nursing BSC (Hons) - Nursing

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
01.2013 - 01.2016

Solution Focused Therapist -

Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Trust
Birmingham
12.2024 -

Skills


  • Positive attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Time efficiency
  • Patient-centered compassionate care
  • Empathy towards patients
  • Patient record management
  • Health education
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Nurse leadership
  • Effective Communication with patients and families
  • Risk Assessment

Timeline

Solution Focused Therapist -

Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Trust
12.2024 -

Bed Management

Birmingham Women's & Children's Foundation Trust
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Proemthus Safe and Secure Transport
01.2022 - Current

Band 7 Shift Manager

Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Trust
08.2019 - Current

Call Handler - The Samaritans

The Salvation Army
02.2018 - Current

Deputy Ward Manager/Acting Manager Acute (Band6/7)

Black Country Foundation Trust NHS
02.2016 - 05.2019

Mental Health Nursing BSC (Hons) - Nursing

University of Wolverhampton
01.2013 - 01.2016
Seetal Virdi