ZOHRA SHIRZADA
Basildon,Essex
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in medication administration, phlebotomy, and wound care. Proficient in patient communication and care planning, with a strong focus on dementia care and triaging patient concerns. Holds a Basic Life Support Certification and excels in time management, ensuring efficient and compassionate patient care. Career goal includes advancing skills in patient-focused healthcare delivery while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior care worker
The Oaks
Romford, Essex
2015.04 - Current
- Devised personalised care plans in line with resident needs leading to increased client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive resident care.
- Administered medication accurately, contributing to improved patient health outcomes.
- Supported end-of-life care compassionately providing comfort during difficult times.
- Planned daily activities to stimulate cognitive function in dementia patients.
- Managed challenging behaviour with professionalism and calmness, reducing distress and fostering supportive environment for residents.
- Adapted communication methods according to individual's abilities facilitating understanding and positive interactions.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, minimising risk to clients' health and safety.
- Implemented stringent infection control measures whilst maintaining homely environment.
Nursing student
London South Bank University
London
2021.09 - 2025.02
- Administered medications, vaccinations and injections during patient care.
- Supported catheterisation processes to ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
- Supported venepuncture activities for blood sample collection.
- Recorded NEWS Score for patient care management.
- Supported glucose monitoring to contribute to patient health assessments.
- Coordinated handover processes to ensure seamless transitions in patient care.
- Created internal communication strategies to improve teamwork and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
London South Bank University
City of london 2021.09 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 3 - Access to Higher Education in Nursing
Barking and Dagenham College
Romford 2020.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs - English
Barking and Dagenham College
Romford 2019.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - Maths
Barking and Dagenham College
Romford 2020.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccinations and injections
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Stitches removal
- Dementia care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient communication
- Patient-Focused listening
- Triaging patient concerns
Affiliations
- Badminton
Certification
Certificate in working with people with mental health needs
BLS Trained
Moving and Handling
Dementia Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing student
London South Bank University
2021.09 - 2025.02
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
London South Bank University
2021.09 - 2025.02
NVQ Level 3 - Access to Higher Education in Nursing
Barking and Dagenham College
2020.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs - Maths
Barking and Dagenham College
2020.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs - English
Barking and Dagenham College
2019.09 - 2020.06
Senior care worker
The Oaks
2015.04 - Current