Halima Begum

I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over three years of experience delivering patient-centred care within specialist areas including burns, plastics surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, and hands. I have worked across both permanent and bank nursing roles at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, providing high-quality care in fast-paced and multidisciplinary environments. I am committed to ensuring patient safety, dignity, and recovery while continuously developing my professional practice and knowledge within the NHS.

Registered Nurse — Burns, Plastics Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Hands Department - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK - Birmingham, UK

(2022-02 - 2025-08)

• Provided specialised nursing care to patients with burn injuries and those undergoing reconstructive plastic surgery, trauma and orthopaedic, and hand surgeries.
• Assisted in wound management, dressing changes, and monitoring patient recovery.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to deliver comprehensive care.
• Educated patients and their families on post-operative care, pain management, and rehabilitation processes.
• Maintained accurate and timely patient records using NHS electronic systems, including Optims and Clinical Portal.
• Responded promptly to emergencies and managed critical situations with calm and professionalism.

Bank Staff Nurse - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK - Birmingham, UK

(2022)

• Provide flexible nursing support across multiple departments as needed, adapting quickly to different clinical settings.
• Deliver patient care including monitoring, medication administration, phlebotomy, and assisting with daily activities.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in accordance with NHS standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Bachelor of Science with Honours - Nursing (Adult) - Birmingham City University (2021)

BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care - Swanshurst Sixth Form College (2010 - 2012)

A Level - ICT - Swanshurst Sixth Form College (2010 - 2012)

Certificate of Personal Effectiveness - Level 3 - Swanshurst Sixth Form College (2010 - 2012)

GCSE - English Language - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

GCSE - English Literature - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

GCSE - Mathematics - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

GCSE - Science - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

BTEC First Diploma - Health and Social Care - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

GCSE - Business Studies - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

GCSE - Religious Studies - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)

GCSE - ICT - Swanshurst Secondary School (2005 - 2010)