Bernadette McDonald
Meath
Summary
Experienced Public Health Nurse with a proven track record at HSE, showcasing exceptional skills in caseload management and critical thinking. Demonstrates leadership in multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care and health outcomes. Proficient in technology, ensuring efficient care coordination and patient advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
HSE
Meath
10.2016 - Current
- Management of a defined caseload based in primary care teams, evaluate and develop services within this caseload through a population health approach.
- Assess, plan, and implement individual care plans within a framework and in line with best practice. Promote, monitor, and supervise care in the home and community setting.
- Maintenance and management of appropriate records and reports regarding clients in accordance with NMBI guidelines.
- Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care and health promotion interventions for individuals.
- Participate in continuous practice development.
- Participate in performance reviews, clinical reviews, and with the line manager.
- Provision of preceptorship to junior colleagues and student PHNs and RGNs.
PHN
HSE
Dublin
09.2006 - 10.2016
- Management of a defined caseload based in primary care teams, evaluate and develop services within this caseload through a population health approach.
- Assess, plan, and implement individual care plans within a framework and in line with best practice. Promote, monitor, and supervise care in the home and community setting.
- Maintenance and management of appropriate records and reports regarding clients in accordance with NMBI guidelines.
- Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of care and health promotion interventions for individuals.
- Participate in continuous practice development.
- Participate in performance reviews, clinical reviews, and with the line manager.
- Provision of preceptorship to junior colleagues and student PHNs and RGNs.
Registered Midwife
Coombe Hospital
Dublin
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Working in partnership with women to support mothers and babies in the provision of pre, intra, and postnatal care.
- Effective communicator, empathetic, and showing leadership, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work independently.
- Management of caseload and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote health, welfare, and social wellbeing for mothers and babies.
- Assess, plan, and implement personal care programs.
- Provide education and information to families.
- Maintain records in accordance with local and national standards.
- Complete reports as required by senior management, such as audits.
Registered General Nurse
St James Hospital
Dublin
09.1999 - 03.2002
- Provision of nursing care for the patient population. Management of caseloads and working collaboratively in a general hospital team environment.
- Effective communicator, empathetic, shows leadership, and has the ability to remain calm under pressure and work independently.
- Management of caseload and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote health, welfare, and social well-being for patients.
- Assess, plan, and implement individual, person-centered care programs. Provide education and information to patients and their families.
- Maintain records in accordance with local, national, and professional guidelines. Complete reports as required by the Director of Nursing.
- Participate in clinical audits and reviews.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Nursing- Advanced Leadership
RCSI
Dublin10-2024
Higher Diploma - Public Health Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland09-2006
Higher Diploma - Midwifery
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland03-2004
Bachelors Degree - Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland09-2000
Diploma - Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Dublin09-1999
Master of Science - Nursing - Advanced Leadership
RCSI
DublinSkills
- Effective Communicator
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Leadership and teamwork
- Chronic disease management
- Caseload management, care coordination, and needs assessment, holistic assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Technology proficiency
- Multidisciplinary collaborator
- Risk assessment and safeguarding
Accomplishments
- Southampton Sleep Training Program 2021
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
HSE
10.2016 - Current
PHN
HSE
09.2006 - 10.2016
Registered Midwife
Coombe Hospital
03.2004 - 03.2005
Registered General Nurse
St James Hospital
09.1999 - 03.2002
Post-Graduate Diploma - Nursing- Advanced Leadership
RCSI
Higher Diploma - Public Health Nursing
University College Dublin
Higher Diploma - Midwifery
University College Dublin
Bachelors Degree - Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Diploma - Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Master of Science - Nursing - Advanced Leadership
RCSI
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