SIDRA GHAFOOR
Hounslow,UK
Summary
Dedicated NMC registered nurse with extensive experience in healthcare, including roles as a nurse and senior care assistant. Competent in medication administration, emergency response, wound care, IV cannulation, and infection control, consistently achieving high-quality patient outcomes. Strong communicator and collaborator within multidisciplinary teams, committed to continuous skill development to enhance patient care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Care Assistant
Rite Services
London, UK
2023.12 - 2026.01
- Personal care and daily living support
- Medication administration and documentation
- Safeguarding and promoting independence
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
Client Service Manager
ACCOUNTIPS LTD
London, UK
2021.05 - 2023.12
- Client relationship management
- Coordinating care and services
- Delivered tailored advice for optimised client experiences.
- Resolved complaints, resulting in improved client retention rates.
Teacher – Biology
UMH Educational Service Ltd
London, UK
2020.01 - 2021.04
- Lesson delivery and exam preparation
- Safe and engaging learning environment
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
Mental Health Nurse
Punjab Institute of Mental Health
Lahore, Pakistan
2017.02 - 2019.10
- Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by administering medication.
- Maintained detailed records of patients' medical histories, improving continuity of care.
Internee Nurse
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
2015.07 - 2016.12
- Conducted rotations in A&E, ICU, and medical and surgical wards.
- Performed IV cannulation and wound care procedures to support patient recovery.
- Monitored patient conditions to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Managed care for chronic condition patients, improving quality of life.
- Maintained sterile environments to reduce infection rates.
- Handled emergencies efficiently, preventing adverse effects on patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care services.
- Completed all mandatory training requirements.
- Managed administrative duties efficiently, including record-keeping, budgeting, and timetabling responsibilities.
Education
MSc - Biostatistics
University of the Punjab
Lahore, pakistan 10/2015 - 10/2017
BSc - Nursing
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan 03/2011 - 06/2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Mental health care
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- IV cannulation
- Infection control
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Stoma Care
- Peg Feeding
- NG Tube Feeding
- Sampling
Personal information
Pin Number - 25G0570O
Right to Work - Indefinite leave to remain in uk
Languages
English
Urdu
Hindi
Punjabi
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
Rite Services
2023.12 - 2026.01
Client Service Manager
ACCOUNTIPS LTD
2021.05 - 2023.12
Teacher – Biology
UMH Educational Service Ltd
2020.01 - 2021.04
Mental Health Nurse
Punjab Institute of Mental Health
2017.02 - 2019.10
Internee Nurse
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
2015.07 - 2016.12
MSc - Biostatistics
University of the Punjab
10/2015 - 10/2017
BSc - Nursing
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
03/2011 - 06/2015