Isatu Fofana

Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with experience working in fast paced acute hospital environments including Same Day Emergency Care and the Medical Receiving Unit. Currently practising at King George Hospital, providing high quality care to acutely unwell patients requiring urgent assessment, treatment, monitoring, and safe discharge or admission. Skilled in patient assessment, recognising deteriorating patients, intravenous medication administration, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG monitoring, and coordinating care within multidisciplinary teams.

Confident working under pressure with strong clinical judgement, prioritisation skills, and a compassionate patient centred approach to care. Experienced in building therapeutic relationships with patients and families from diverse backgrounds, providing emotional support, health education, and advocating for patient wellbeing. Passionate about public health, early intervention, safeguarding, and supporting vulnerable individuals within the community.

Eager to transition into Health Visiting to further develop my skills in family centred care, health promotion, and improving outcomes for children and families.

Registered Nurse – Same Day Emergency Care & Medical Receiving Unit at King George Hospital (2023-01 – Present)

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments for acutely unwell patients presenting to Same Day Emergency Care and the Medical Receiving Unit.
• Provide high quality, patient centred care within a fast paced acute setting while maintaining patient safety and dignity.
• Administer intravenous medications and therapies safely in accordance with trust policies and clinical guidelines.
• Perform venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, ECG monitoring, vital signs monitoring, and clinical observations to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients promptly using NEWS2 and clinical judgement.
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care through effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Educate patients and relatives regarding conditions, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing healthcare needs.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families while providing emotional support and reassurance during periods of illness and distress.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, and community teams to coordinate effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and electronic patient records in accordance with NMC standards and trust protocols.

Healthcare Assistant at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Delivered compassionate, patient centred care within busy hospital wards.
• Supported patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, and maintaining independence.
• Assisted nurses with observations, patient monitoring, and preparation for clinical procedures.
• Developed strong communication skills when supporting patients and relatives from diverse backgrounds.
• Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

Healthcare Assistant at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Provided direct patient care including personal care, mobility assistance, and monitoring patient wellbeing.
• Supported registered nurses with clinical tasks including observations and preparation for wound care procedures.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Received an internal staff award recognising dedication to compassionate and high quality patient care.

Volunteer Experience – Practice Nurse Shadowing at Broad Street Medical Centre (2025-01 – Present)

• Shadow practice nurses delivering care within a primary care environment.
• Observed chronic disease reviews, health promotion activities, and patient education consultations.
• Developed understanding of preventative healthcare, continuity of care, and community health support services.
• Gained insight into supporting patients and families within community and primary care settings.

BSc in Adult Nursing – University of Hertfordshire (2019-01 – 2023-12)

Health and Social Care Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care – Leyton Sixth Form College (2013-01 – 2016-12)

GCSEs in English, Maths, Science, Health and Social Care and IT – Secondary Education