Firoozeh Ashrafi

Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with 18+ years of experience across acute, community, surgical, and specialist settings. Extensive expertise in primary care, elderly & dementia care, perioperative nursing, endoscopy, and cosmetic surgery. Proven ability to deliver safe, patient-centered care in both NHS and private hospital environments. Strong skills in clinical assessment, care planning, patient education, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Registered Nurse – Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery - London Welbeck Hospital - London, UK

(2025-08)

• Comprehensive pre-operative patient assessment and preparation
• Post-operative care: wound management, drain & suture removal, dressing changes
• Patient education on discharge, self-care, and recovery
• Monitoring for complications and escalating concerns promptly
• Adherence to WHO surgical safety checklist and IPC standards

Medical Ward Nurse – Respiratory, Elderly & Dementia Care - Midstone Hospital - Kent, UK

(2024-03 - 2025-07)

• Delivered holistic care for elderly and dementia patients in an acute medical/respiratory ward
• Administered medications safely via e-MAR
• Conducted NEWS2 monitoring and early recognition of deterioration
• Implemented individualized care plans, risk assessments, and pressure ulcer prevention
• Collaborated with MDT for safe discharge planning and family support

Practice Nurse - Primary & Community Care - Tehran, Iran

(2022 - 2024)

• Delivered vaccination programmes for children and elderly patients
• Conducted cytology sampling, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring
• Educated patients and families on diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory disease management
• Health promotion, patient assessment, and preventive care clinics
• Maintained accurate records and adhered to IPC standards

Endoscopy Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2021 - 2022)

• Assisted with diagnostic & therapeutic procedures (OGD, colonoscopy, ERCP)
• Monitored sedation, vital signs, and patient safety
• Maintained sterile environments and decontamination protocols

Recovery & Theatre Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2019 - 2021)

• Provided post-anaesthesia care in PACU
• Monitored airway, pain, vitals, and post-operative complications
• Coordinated safe patient handover with surgical teams

Surgical Ward Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2017 - 2019)

• Pre- and post-operative nursing care
• Wound management, pain control, patient monitoring

Stress Echo & Exercise Test Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2015 - 2017)

• Monitored ECG and vitals during cardiac testing
• Patient education on cardiovascular health

Medical Ward Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2014 - 2015)

• Care for acute and chronic medical patients
• Administered medications, supported MDT care planning

Emergency Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2012 - 2014)

• Rapid assessment and stabilization in trauma and acute emergencies

Chemotherapy Nurse - Iran Melli Bank Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2010 - 2012)

• Administered chemotherapy safely and monitored side effects

Pediatric Nurse - Pediatric Medical Center Hospital - Tehran, Iran

(2007 - 2010)

• Holistic care for infants and children, family education and support

BSc - Nursing - Iran University of Medical Sciences (2003 - 2007)