Simone Morini Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

I design and develop cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) medical simulations, integrating clinical expertise with educational theory. In scenario creation, I ensure both clinical accuracy and educational soundness while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver immersive learning experiences. My role involves managing complex projects in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where shifting priorities and emerging technologies require flexibility and adaptability. I also foster knowledge transfer and skill-building across the team.

Course leader MSc Clinical Practice and Nursing top-upAs a Lecturer at the University of West London, I led multiple clinical and academic modules, such as the Detection of the Deteriorating Adult Patient and History Taking and Physical Assessment. My responsibilities included overseeing module delivery, presenting modules at academic boards, moderating for NHS foundation trusts, and acting as an academic assessor, supporting student progression and graduation. I also revamped assessments achieving better student performance and developed new curriculum content. Additionally, I provided IT support, mentored junior staff, and contributed to research, publishing, and professional conferences. My leadership, curriculum design, and teaching experience prepared me for the Senior Lecturer role.

Brentford, England, United Kingdom

Module leader Detection and Response to the Deteriorating Adult Patient Module lead History Taking and Physical AssessmentCollege Representative on IT consultative GroupAcademic AssessorQuality assurance overseer for partner delivering accredited modules

Farringdon, England, United Kingdom

Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) in the Adult Critical Care (ACCU) at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.Barts Health is the largest NHS trust in the UK and the largest specialist cardiovascular center in Europe. I found immense joy in providing compassionate care to critically ill patients, particularly in the realm of cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. Being part of the ACCU has allowed me to witness the transformative impact of dedicated and skilled nursing on patients' lives. Each day, I approached my role with enthusiasm, knowing that my efforts contributed to improving patient outcomes and overall well-being. Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams further enhanced my commitment to comprehensive care, as I deeply value the collective expertise and insights that contribute to our patients' journeys toward recovery.I used to care for patients admitted for heart attack and elective/emergency cardio-thoracic surgery:CABG(Coronary artery bypass grafting)TAVI (Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation)GUCH (grown up congenital heart disease)VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)ECMO(Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation) TAAA (Thoraco Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm )PleurectomyLobectomyI learned to manage the following machines: Maquet SERVO-i® ventilator and weaning CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) Aquarius®IABP (Intra-aortic balloon pump)Haemodynamics monitoring(LiDCO®, PiCCO® and PAC)ECMO( Centrimag® and CardioHelp®)Lumbar/Spinal drainage (LiquoGuard® )I've been part of the ECMO team since the beginning of the service, gaining experience and conducing in 2018 a qualitative study inquiring the confidence of the nurses trained at Barts. The E-poster was exposed at the EUROELSO conference in Prague in May winning the award for “Best nursing poster”. I was also responsible of running a sustainability project, liaising with the waste management team and quality improvement team to reduce the foot print of the ACCU and reduce its costs.

Watford, England, United Kingdom

Staff Nurse at Watford General Hospital (West Hertfordshire Hospital Trust) in the Acute Admission Unit, 120 bedded area providing care for non- elective medical and surgical admissions. In the specific, I was assigned to the 12 cardiac monitor beds area with an addition of 3 isolation rooms, looking after 5-8 patients per shift. I was responsible of the admission after patient have been through the triage in A&E. The unit was a fast paced environment and this helped me to gain confidence and improving my time-management skills.

Msc Clinical Practice, 70% - Distinction

Dissertation - "Nursing students’ experience of flipped classroom in higher education- a qualitative systematic review"

Pgcert Professional Academic Practice, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Advanced History Taking & Physical Examination With Clinical Reasoning - Level 7, Advance Clinical Practice, 81%

20 CFU

Intesive Care Course, Intensive Care Nursing

30 CFU

Bsc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse