Alyson McCarthy
Dublin
Summary
Motivated Head Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality patient care and effective staff management. Achieved optimal outcomes through strong communication and a commitment to best practices. Focused on enhancing patient experiences and supporting team performance.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
VETERINARY NURSE/PRACTICE MANAGER
Lucan Veterinary Hospital
Co. Dublin
08.1985 - 05.2025
- Highly Motivated Head Nurse who combined excellent nursing and management skills to ensure best practice for patients and staff.
- Managed all practice administration, including appointments, scheduling surgical procedures, and coordinating patient discharge.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to maintain adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Competency in the preparation of patients for surgery and assisting at all surgical procedures.
- Competency with blood sampling, radiography and anaesthesia monitoring
- Oversaw inventory management and optimized merchandising displays in retail environment.
- Retailing of OTC medication pet food and accessories
- Accounts/Bookkeeping
- Utilized various software applications for administrative and operational tasks.
Vet Nurse to DCC Hollygrove Shelter
Practice employed by Dublin City Council Hollygrove Shelter
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Assisted vet on all visits to the shelter .
- Assisted with Microchipping Vaccinations
- Assisted withMicrochipping Vaccinations
- Scrupulous record keeping , medical notes , medications disp .vaccination certs, EU passports .
STUD HAND
Ballygoran Stud
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
07.1984 - 08.1985
- Stable Husbandry
- Feeding
- Administered feed to horses to meet their dietary needs.
- Observing Foalings
- Leading Mares/Foals to the paddocks
- Assisting with the preparation of yearlings for Goffs
- Groom Duties
Education
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION - VETERINARY NURSING
DIT Kevin Street/ Veterinary College Ballsbridge
Dublin 08.1985 - 05.1988
Skills
- Patient Care
- Animal Welfare
- Team Leadership
- Client Relations
- Multitasking
- Honest
- Empathetic
Additional Details - Hobbies
- Interior Design
- Gardening
- Horse Racing
- Hill Walking
Timeline
Vet Nurse to DCC Hollygrove Shelter
Practice employed by Dublin City Council Hollygrove Shelter
04.2021 - 03.2025
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION - VETERINARY NURSING
DIT Kevin Street/ Veterinary College Ballsbridge
08.1985 - 05.1988
VETERINARY NURSE/PRACTICE MANAGER
Lucan Veterinary Hospital
08.1985 - 05.2025
STUD HAND
Ballygoran Stud
07.1984 - 08.1985