Shima Abbasnezhad
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Organised and compassionate UK Registered Nurse with over ten years of clinical experience delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrates strong clinical judgement, effective prioritisation, and the ability to manage complex patient needs. Committed to continuous professional development and to contributing positively to collaborative multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner
Hazeate Zeynab medical center
Isfahan
2019.07 - 2025.10
- Provided safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Prepared and checked anaesthetic equipment, medications, and monitoring.
- Assisted anaesthetists during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.
- Monitored patients’ vital signs and clinical condition throughout procedures.
- Provided immediate post-operative care in recovery, ensuring airway stability, patient safety.
- Monitored patient’s physiological condition and responded promptly to post-anaesthetic complications.
- Assessed pain levels and administered prescribed.
- Maintained infection control standards and safe clinical environment.
- Communicated effectively with surgical and anaesthetic teams.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records in line with legal, professional, and Trust requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth patient care transitions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of anaesthetic practice, clinical guidelines, Trust policies, and relevant technologies and equipment.
- Participated in on-call rotas or out-of-hours duties as required.
- Supported team leaders in managing staff performance and teamwork within the theatre team.
ICU Nurse
Sepahan Hospital
Isfahan
2017.08 - 2019.06
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Collected blood and urine samples and prepared them for laboratory analysis.
- Supported physicians and consultants during tests and procedures.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent, or emergency situations.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients on good health, providing verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications.
- Fed patients via Nasogastric (NG) tubes.
- Performed oral and tracheostomy suctioning for ICU patients.
- Provided supplemental oxygen therapy for asthma, and COPD patients.
Staff nurse
Sepahan Hospital
Isfahan
2015.07 - 2017.07
- Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative care in a fast-paced surgical ward, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and adherence to individualised care plans.
- Assessed, planned, and implemented patient care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative stages.
- Monitored patients’ vital signs, drains, catheters, and lines, promptly identifying and reporting significant changes to surgical and medical teams.
- Administered medications safely in line with Trust protocols, including oral, IV, and subcutaneous therapies.
- Assisted patients with mobilisation and early rehabilitation in collaboration with physiotherapists to support optimal recovery.
- Performed clinical procedures such as dressing changes, catheter insertion, IV-line management, and assisted during surgical interventions as required.
- Maintained strict aseptic techniques and a sterile environment to minimise infection risk.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, post-operative care, and discharge instructions, fostering understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and review individualised care plans, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive handovers, reviewing patients’ medical histories and assessing current needs through head-to-toe assessments.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records in line with hospital protocols, legal, professional, and Trust standards.
- Played a pivotal role in emergency response situations, responding calmly and effectively under pressure.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Kashan university of medical sciences
Isfahan 2011.09 - 2015.05
Skills
- Perioperative patient care and recovery monitoring
- Anaesthetic assistance and equipment preparation
- Airway management and post-operative airway support
- Continuous vital signs monitoring and clinical assessment
- Critical care nursing and emergency response
- Pain assessment and medication administration
- Infection prevention and aseptic technique
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Nasogastric feeding and oxygen therapy
- Pre- and post-operative patient management
- Clinical documentation and accurate record keeping
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient education and family communication
- Prioritisation and decision-making in high-pressure environments
Certification
Airway management -2024
Infection Prevention and control - 2024
Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)- 2022
Neonatal resuscitation - 2021
Timeline
Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner
Hazeate Zeynab medical center
2019.07 - 2025.10
ICU Nurse
Sepahan Hospital
2017.08 - 2019.06
Staff nurse
Sepahan Hospital
2015.07 - 2017.07
Bachelor - Nursing
Kashan university of medical sciences
2011.09 - 2015.05