#NewProfilePic for June 2025
01 June 2025 - Every month, a different member of staff features as our #NewProfilePic on social media.
This June, we are featuring Fredalyn Anne, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse, as our new social media profile picture. Fredalyn has been a nurse since 2006 and has primarily worked overseas. In 2020, she moved to the UK and worked as an adult nurse. Since 2022, she has been working as a neonatal nurse at King’s College Hospital.
What nursing experience did you have before working in the neonatal unit and how have the skills you gained in those roles helped you develop into a NICU nurse?
“I was an A&E nurse years before I started my NICU job in the Middle East. This experience increased my ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, such as during emergency situations, which I continue practising in the unit. It also helped me become more flexible and able to prioritise effectively.
What made you feel that a move to the neonatal unit was the right move for you?
“I worked in A&E for so long that I wanted to try something new. I considered NICU because I hadn’t been exposed to this unit since becoming a nurse. The moment I stepped into the NICU, I felt a sense of belonging and knew that I would play an important role, not only for my patients but also for their families.”
What does a typical day look like as a nurse in neonatal care?
“I work primarily in ICU rooms, and I can say that working in a Level 3 unit is both busy and challenging, which I enjoy. Every day presents a new learning experience for all of us.”
What do you enjoy most about working within the neonatal unit?
“Watching critically ill and premature babies make progress is truly rewarding. It’s fulfilling to witness their growth and development as they transition to the High Dependency Unit (HDU) or Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) before finally being discharged home. I also appreciate the opportunity to learn from families, colleagues, and the experiences I encounter.”
What advice would you give nurses who are thinking about a transition to a neonatal unit?
“The neonatal unit is unique and exciting. You will understand and learn how to take care of fragile babies. It may be hard at first, but we have a very supportive team. Just one step at a time and you will be a successful neonatal nurse.
What was appealing about joining Team King’s?
“Working in a large hospital like King’s College Hospital provides numerous opportunities for career advancement and specialisation, helping you develop professionally. Additionally, the experience you gain here will allow you to proudly say that you have been shaped into a successful and competent professional at King’s College Hospital in the future.”