Tahira Farah Manzoor

From 22 Nov 2021 I started working at Nuffield Health Bart's as Outpatient Staff Nurse. Assisted in Outpatient opening preparation and departmental setup. Assisted in various clinics assisted doctors during examinations, in minor ops, dermatology, Breast, general surgery, Orthopedics, cardiology and urology clinics and procedures.

Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.

Took charge of OPD department as charge Nurse and run OPD department effectively, smooth and efficiently. Allocated tasks/ responsibilities and executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail. Trained and mentored, Provided professional advise and guidance to junior staff, strengthening efficient clinical teamwork. Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection. Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure. Liaised effectively with relatives keeping them informed about patient progress.

From 20th Feb. 2023 I started working as Pre-Assessment staff Nurse.

In my current role I have demonstrated proficiency in assisting pre-op Assessment in various specialties to Most difficult/ Complex patients in Nurse Led Clinic working autonomously and independently. Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their fear and anxiety, preparing them psychologically for pre intra and post op. Improved Pre-assessment services delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices while working with lead and running department smoothly in absence of lead.

Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedure.

Reduction in late cancellation, Liaised/ Collaborated with anesthetists and MDT/SLT team Complex patients to plan timely for high risk patients needing HDU/ Close monitoring post op.

Educating patient to live better life style, Smoking Cessation, alcohol, advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.

I am an Excellent Organizer and leader, have Outstanding planning, prioritization abilities to safely care for patients.

I’ve come to believe that patient centered care is most effective. My diligent work very and organized skills, putting patient care at heart.

March 2020 Started working at Royal London Hospital NHS Trust as Outpatient staff nurse/ Nurse led Plastic Dressing clinic. Worked in different areas and assist in different specialties Plastic surgery, Vascular surgery, dermatology, general surgery and colorectal, Urology. Assisted surgeons in patient's examination and minor ops ,Change of Plastic and Vascular dressings, assisting in Flex cystoscopy, Treat wounds, remove clips and sutures and remove plasters. Administer medications. Solid understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent spread of infection to patients.

• Always observing strict hand hygiene, aseptic technique, safety rules that all staff observe them.

• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures and standard of practice.

January 2021 Started working in Eye Clinic as Ophthalmology/ Outpatient Staff Nurse. Assisted in Visual acuity, Color vision, Pupils, Intraocular Pressure, Autorefraction, Focimetry, Minor ops, Intravitreal injections, Visual fields test, biometry, Retinal screening and Ophthalmic Pre- Assessment.

2019-25th November I started to work at The Princess Grace Hospital, 30 Devonshire street/ Institute of Sports, Exercise and health as Orthopedic/Outpatient staff nurse. I assist surgeons in patient’s examination and minor ops , platelet-rich plasma and ultra-sounded guided injection into joints. Treat wounds, remove clips and sutures and remove plasters. Change of dressings and administering medications.

2019- 15 January started to work at The Private Clinic Harley street as Aesthetic pre-assessment and outpatient staff Nurse, work autonomously and independently, plays important role in preparation for surgery, taking depth history and evaluate previously known health issues, carrying out diagnostic procedures, ECG, Bloods, investigations for the complex patients, liaise with consultants regarding procedure and requirement, any abnormal findings are actioned. Also see patient’s post op for change of dressings, removal of sutures, removal of drains, follow up patients that high standard of care and advice is provided to patients.

• June 2017 I started working at London Bridge Hospital Shard as Outpatient staff nurse.
• I worked on trauma and orthopedics but worked on all floors and assist in different specialties dermatology, cosmetic surgery, ENT, general surgery and colorectal, one-stop breast clinic assists in core biopsies and FNA.
• I assist surgeons in patient's examination and minor ops like excision of Skin lumps, warts, moles, skin tags, platelet-rich plasma and scar corrections.
• Treat wounds, remove clips and sutures and remove plasters.
• Treat wounds, change of dressings administer medications.
• Solid understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent spread of infection to patients.
• Always observing strict hand hygiene, aseptic technique, safety rules that all staff observe them.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures and standard of practice.

• Worked in the Outpatient Department as a Outpatient Senior staff Nurse.
• Assisted in various clinics including pre-assessment, cosmetics, Dermatology, Breast care, General surgery, trauma and orthopedics, vascular, gynecology, ophthalmology and wound care.
• Possess excellent observational skills, knowledge and 12 years working in The Holly gained valuable experience.
• Also hold the role of link nurse for the OPD for the last 9 years.
• Part of link role is regular environmental and hand wash audits which are submitted to the local NHS trust cross infection team.
• First 3 years worked as a pre-assessment nurse, telephone assessment carrying out tests for investigations, performing ECG, taking blood, peak flow, and mallampati score and to liaise with the healthcare professionals for planned surgical procedures.
• Assist surgeons and physicians in patient's examination and minor surgical operations such as Intravitreal injection, cystoscopies, sclerotherapy, and colposcopy.
• Treat wounds, change dressings, remove sutures, remove plasters and administer medications.
• Solid understanding of the concepts of the infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients.
• Maintained high standards of hand hygiene, aseptic technique, safety rules that all staff observe them.
• Educated care givers and patients about conditions, medications and treatments.
• Adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and standard of practice.
• Ensuring that the correct reporting and administrative procedures are followed.
• Excellent ability to lead staff and influence them.
• Taking responsibility for the department in the absence of senior staff.

• Worked in surgical ward, looking after post-operative patients, high dependency, and cosmetic patients.
• Assessing, planning, evaluating and Implementing patients need and delivering exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
• Providing pre-and post-operation care.
• Identifies early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring, administering medication for pain management and intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Documentation, supervising junior staff, organizing workload.

• Worked as scrub nurse and assisted surgeons during operation in various specialties, as well as regular shifts as recovery nurse.
• Maintained safe efficient environment by enforcing theatre policies and procedures.
• As deputy manager had extensive administration duties and supervised theatre when senior manager was absent.