Zahra Naiem
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Compassionate and motivated graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Children's Nursing, seeking to transition into a career in Primary Education. My nursing background has provided me with extensive experience supporting children's development, wellbeing and safeguarding, while developing excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills. I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. I am eager to begin my teaching career while working towards my iQTS and PGCE qualifications and am committed to making a meaningful contribution to a school community
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Primary school teaching
Aspire tutoring
Manchester
2023.09 - 2026.02
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Designed interactive activities for better understanding of complex concepts.
- Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Tailored instruction techniques to suit varied learning styles of students.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
- Utilised diverse teaching aids, enhancing comprehension of subjects taught.
- Collaborated with parents for improvement in students' academic performance.
Paediatric Registered Nurse
Nuffield Health
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
2021.12 - 2023.09
- Ensured all staff were competent and up to date with paediatric training, through organising training sessions.
- Worked collaboratively with surgeons and members of the multidisciplinary to coordinate and schedule surgical procedures for paedaitric patients
- Ensured adequate staffing levels to support scheduled surgical lists.
- Assessed patients, administered medicines and provided all necessary treatment.
- Educated the patient’s parents on medical procedures and other subjects (incl. basic nutrition, care, pain management, etc.)
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patients’ condition as appropriate using computerized documentation systems.
- Encouraged health promotion and maintenance.
- Followed aseptic procedures and provided care in accordance with universal precautions.
- Comply with the trust policy for management and administration of medicines.
- Write reports, record observations, and maintain care plans accurately, legibly, and concisely.
- Act as the child / young person's advocate.
Paediatric Registered Nurse
NHS Royal Bolton Hospital
Bolton
2018.11 - 2021.08
- Coodinated and led shifts, supervising staff and suppoting team members. Demonstrated strong decision making when managing challnging situations.
- Cared for children with tracheostomies, children with underlying conditions, and children with complex needs.
- Undertook the care of children within a high dependency unit with a patient ratio of 2:1.
- Using evidence-based practice assess patients' physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate nursing care involving children, parents and carers as appropriate.
- Monitor a patient's condition and report observations to relevant health professionals carrying out nursing interventions as needed.
- Led and supported junior staff by assigning duties aligned with their skills, strengths and development needs
- Performed patient assessments including neurologic, respiratory, IV site/ line, PICC lines, surgical wound, tracheostomy, nasogastric tubes and gastrostomy tubes.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications.
Education
BSC (Hons) Registered - Nursing
University of Salford
SalfordFoundation Degree in Science - Health Care
University of Central Lancashire
PrestonSkills
- Interactive learning techniques
- Promoting inclusivity and diversity
- Creativity in teaching
- School event organisation
- Creating teaching resources
Licences / Certificates
- Paediatric nursing and midwifery pin
- Paediatric immediate life support
- Basic life support
- First aid
- Diabetes training
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary school teaching
Aspire tutoring
2023.09 - 2026.02
Paediatric Registered Nurse
Nuffield Health
2021.12 - 2023.09
Paediatric Registered Nurse
NHS Royal Bolton Hospital
2018.11 - 2021.08
Foundation Degree in Science - Health Care
University of Central Lancashire
BSC (Hons) Registered - Nursing
University of Salford