Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
St Vincent De Paul Banagher
References
Timeline
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Chantelle Hughes

BALLINASLOE, GALWAY

Summary

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

TUS- Athlone
Westmeath
09.2020 - Current
  • Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Identified potential hazards associated with equipment use or medication administration.
  • Ensured that all medical supplies were properly stocked and organized in each unit.
  • Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
  • Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Healthcare Assistant

Eliza Lodge Nursing Home
Offaly
04.2020 - Current
  • Assisted residents with all of their Activities of Daily Living.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Conducted patient education on health topics related to their condition.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Raised safeguarding issues promptly when concerns arose.
  • Assisted patients to be comfortable throughout the palliative care/ end of life process as well as supporting family members and loved ones.

Education

Level 5 - Pre-Nursing

Moate Business College
Westmeath
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Banagher Colaiste Na Sionna
SionnaColaisteBanagher
07-2019

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Degree in General Nursing

TUS Midlands
Athlone

Skills

  • Care Plan Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Emotional Support
  • Infection Control
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Providing Personal Care

Certification

  • Fundamentals of care: pressure ulcers
  • AMRIC aseptic technique
  • Communicating effectively through open disclosure
  • Medication Management
  • AMRIC standard and transmission Based Precautions
  • Introduction to the Irish national early warning system ((EWS)
  • AMRIC hand hygiene
  • AMRIC personal protective equipment
  • Putting on and taking off PPE in acute healthcare setting
  • An introduction to children's first
  • Manual handling and people handling e-learning theory (in house training also completed)
  • Making every contact count
  • Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
  • National anaphylaxis education programme for healthcare professionals
  • The fundamentals of GDPR
  • Basic Life Training/ CPR

Accomplishments

  • Full Drivers License

St Vincent De Paul Banagher

  • Volunteer work

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Nurse

TUS- Athlone
09.2020 - Current

Healthcare Assistant

Eliza Lodge Nursing Home
04.2020 - Current

Level 5 - Pre-Nursing

Moate Business College

High School Diploma -

Banagher Colaiste Na Sionna

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Degree in General Nursing

TUS Midlands
  • Fundamentals of care: pressure ulcers
  • AMRIC aseptic technique
  • Communicating effectively through open disclosure
  • Medication Management
  • AMRIC standard and transmission Based Precautions
  • Introduction to the Irish national early warning system ((EWS)
  • AMRIC hand hygiene
  • AMRIC personal protective equipment
  • Putting on and taking off PPE in acute healthcare setting
  • An introduction to children's first
  • Manual handling and people handling e-learning theory (in house training also completed)
  • Making every contact count
  • Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
  • National anaphylaxis education programme for healthcare professionals
  • The fundamentals of GDPR
  • Basic Life Training/ CPR
Chantelle Hughes