Iman Jama
Poplar,England
Summary
Highly dedicated and meticulous Paediatric Nurse with extraordinary attention to detail and an exemplary patient service history. Adept at helping child patients feel at ease with a range of difficult and painful medical procedures. Flexible scheduling availability to include weekends and evenings and holidays.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Pediatric staff Nurse
Bart’s Health- Bank Partners
London , England
03.2023 - Current
- Prioritised tasks during busy periods without compromising quality of care provided.
- Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses, promoting faster recovery times.
- Assisted doctors during examinations or minor surgical procedures in order to ensure smooth operations.
- Used advanced communication skills when explaining difficult concepts or procedures to patients' families.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for the effective management of complex cases.
- Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines and confidentiality laws at all times during practice.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Provided emotional support for distressed children and their families, leading to improved hospital experience.
- Administered prescribed medication to young patients, ensuring adherence to dosage instructions.
- Responded promptly to emergencies within the ward whilst maintaining composure under pressure.
- Educated parents on home care procedures for post-discharge period, reducing readmission rates.
- Recorded vital signs and medical information accurately, contributing to correct treatment plans.
- Performed physical assessments of paediatric patients, providing crucial data for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Developed individualised care plans for each child patient after thorough evaluation.
- Evaluated paediatric patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest nursing techniques and best practices for high quality care.
- Delivered paediatric acute care, performing effective crisis interventions to reduce hospital admissions.
- Checked paediatric patient vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for intervention.
- Worked in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments, using relaxation techniques to minimise anxiety and stress.
- Trained junior nurses on industry best practices and patient care regulations.
- Facilitated positive treatment outcome by constantly monitoring effectiveness and re-evaluating programmes of care.
- Collected biological samples for use in diagnostic testing.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Analysed patient data to facilitate accurate assessment of treatment outcomes.
- Improved charting procedures to reduce backlog and increase data accessibility.
- Maintained cost control by coordinating resources in line with clinical needs.
- Recorded patient data and treatments in EMR system to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Paediatric Oncology Nurse
Ministry of National Guard Health
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Regularly updated medical records, maintaining accuracy in documentation of treatments and progress updates.
- Educated family members about patient condition and treatment plan for better understanding and support.
- Ensured comfort for patients undergoing invasive procedures.
- Assisted in managing side effects post chemotherapy sessions increasing the patients' comfort level.
- Provided emotional support to patients for improved mental health during treatment.
- Participated in weekly meetings discussing case studies towards improving overall team efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive cancer care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills whilst dealing with terminally ill patients providing them much needed emotional support.
- Monitored patient health status, noting improvements in overall wellbeing.
- Followed strict hygiene protocols as per hospital guidelines enhancing infection control measures in the ward setting.
- Maintained a calm demeanour under high stress situations thereby creating a soothing environment for distressed patients.
- Enhanced patient understanding with thorough explanation of complicated treatment plans.
- Promptly responded to patient needs, ensuring timely medical attention and care.
Haematology and Oncology Nurse- Paediatric Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Riyadh
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Haematology and Oncology ward specialising in paediatric stem cell transplantation. This ward admits and treats children with a range of oncology and blood disorders.
- Provides direct nursing care for specified patients
- Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs
- Provides education to patients, families, and significant others.
- Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counselling.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Haematology and Oncology ward specialising in paediatric stem cell transplantation. This ward admits and treats children with a range of oncology and blood disorders.
Paediatric Nurse
Royal London Hospital
London
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: General ward that admits and treats children with a range of acute and chronic health conditions. Such as Oncology, Haematology, Orthopaedic, ENT, Surgical, Gastro, Medical, Endocrinology, Mental health patients and Retinoblastoma.
- Assessing and Planning nursing care requirements
- Providing care before and after operations
- Mentoring and teaching student nurses
- Organising work loads
- Leading the Paediatric department as nurse in charge and maintaining ward expectations
- Maintained and updated clinic schedules and implemented all required procedures and protocols.
- Assisted in planning, organisation and direction of daily clinic operations.
- Assisted front desk clerk and medical assistants as needed.
- Documented and updated all required patient reports.
- Ensured site productivity and safety standards were upheld.
- General ward that admits and treats children with a range of acute and chronic health conditions. Such as Oncology, Haematology, Orthopaedic, ENT, Surgical, Gastro, Medical, Endocrinology, Mental health patients and Retinoblastoma.
Student Nurse
Homerton Hospital
London
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: In patient ambulatory unit that cares for children with acute and long-term health conditions requiring one to one nursing care.
- Prepared and escorted patients to examination rooms.
- Explained and conducted appropriate patient tests and other procedures.
- Maintained patient record documentation in an organised and accurate fashion.
- Maintained strict confidentiality for all patient conversations and records.
- Managed and updated physician rotation schedules.
- Notified patients and staff of physician schedule changes in a timely manner and assisted with rescheduling as needed.
- In patient ambulatory unit that cares for children with acute and long-term health conditions requiring one to one nursing care.
Student Nurse
Newham General Hospital
London
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: General Paediatric ward that cares for children from the age of 0-16 with acute and long term health conditions.
- Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives
- Assess observe and report on the condition of patients
- Record observations such as vital signs and keep accurate records of these observations
- Set up and give IV medications, drips and blood transfusions
- Maintain and check intravenous infusions
- Administer drugs and injections
- Assist with tests and evaluations
- Respond quickly to emergencies
- Explain treatment and procedures to enable parents/carers to consent to treatment
- General Paediatric ward that cares for children from the age of 0-16 with acute and long term health conditions.
Student Nurse
Great Ormand Street Hospital
London
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Paediatric Oncology ward that looks after children from the age of 0-16 with acute and long term health conditions.
- Under supervision take responsibility for individualised patient care acting as the named nurse, using the relevant nursing models and documentation for the department
- Under supervision to ensure legibility and accuracy of nursing records and be aware of the legal implications of these documents in accordance with the terms of the Data Protection Act
- To promote safe practice and professional conduct
- To encourage good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the effective care and treatment of patients
- To adhere to Clinic guidelines and policies and assist in implementation and review.
- Paediatric Oncology ward that looks after children from the age of 0-16 with acute and long term health conditions.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing and Health Sciences
City University London
LondonBTEC - Medical science
Newvic Sixth Form College
LondonSkills
- Patient care charting
- Terminally ill patient care
- Maintaining sterile fields
- Medical administration
- Medical terminology
- Communication
- Empathy
- Sensitivity
- Listening
- Explaining treatment plans
- Independence
- Observational skills
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Fast-paced environment
- Organisational skills
- Emotional resilience
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Ward management
- Medical procedures
- Health promotion
- Infection control
- Generic care
- Direct patient care experience
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Compliance awareness
- Time efficiency
- NHS knowledge
- Clinical training
- Healthcare system knowledge
- Wound care expertise
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Empathetic listening
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Children's rights awareness
- Coordination with multidisciplinary teams
- Decision making under pressure
- Managing medical emergencies
- Paediatric life support
- Mentoring junior staff
- Healthcare quality standards observation
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient advocacy
- Person-centred care plans
- Medical record-keeping
- Paediatric software knowledge
- Nursing interventions
- Competency assessment
- Mentorship and supervision
- Health and Safety
Custom
Could be provided upon request
Timeline
Paediatric Oncology Nurse
Ministry of National Guard Health
02.2024 - 05.2024
Pediatric staff Nurse
Bart’s Health- Bank Partners
03.2023 - Current
Haematology and Oncology Nurse- Paediatric Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
02.2022 - 07.2022
Paediatric Nurse
Royal London Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
Student Nurse
Homerton Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
Student Nurse
Newham General Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2018
Student Nurse
Great Ormand Street Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing and Health Sciences
City University London
BTEC - Medical science
Newvic Sixth Form College