Cheryl O'Connor
Quin
Summary
Registered Nurse Tutor, Paediatric Nurse Specialist and General Nurse with extensive acumen and broad knowledge in clinical nursing and education, gained over 20 years through diverse roles with focus on education, clinical reasoning, mentorship, community care, health promotion, training design & training delivery.
Functional expertise in educational strategies, simulated learning, clinical skills, critical care, wound care, chronic illness management, community wellness, interpretation of medical research and publications, stakeholder management, communication and empathy, health promotion and patient values.
Career aspiration: Challenging position that will capitalise on extensive international experience and technical expertise in hospital, community and academia institutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practice Nurse
Tulla Medical Centre
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluate, implement, and design tailored health care plans specific to patient needs.
- Lead on national and travel vaccination program's for adults and children.
- Lead on Chronic Disease Management program.
- Provide patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
School Nurse
International School Basel
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversight of school health care policies and programs including first aid training for staff members and community groups
- Served as liaison between school personnel, family, community and health care providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment
- Provided classroom teaching to children on health care topics.
- Oversaw health services and performed health screening for students and faculty.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Clinical Instructor
Newcastle University of Medicine Malaysia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Collaborated across disciplines to deliver quality inter-professional education to medical students across all stages of the program
- Predominantly involved in child health, communication skills, situated learning experiences, clinical skills, simulated learning and OSCE's
- Approached and managed external stakeholders in the community to procure local healthcare facilities for community learning experiences to meet curricular objectives.
- Led learning opportunities across all scholastic levels including the design and delivery of community visits to child health clinics, cerebral palsy centres, nursing homes and long term residential facilities for children and adults with additional needs.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student in debriefing sessions.
- Provide clinical instruction to medical students in clinical settings on child and community health care topics.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for medical programs.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Enhanced community outreach initiatives and increased business awareness by offering education and preventive services to refugee community.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
School Nurse
Pottstown Middle School
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Oversaw health services and performed health screening for students and faculty.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Teaching Assistant
International School Basel
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Delivered professional development to School Nurses
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Paediatric Nurse Specialist
National Children's Hospital of Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Member of a multidisciplinary team caring for children presenting with illness or injuries in the pediatric emergency room.
- Actively participated in updating nursing policies and developed information leaflets to promote community health and education
- Mentored and orientated students and new staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Home Care Paediatric Nurse
Jack and Jill foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Independently provided home respite care for children with severe intellectual, physical and developmental delay, where intensive or palliative home nursing was required.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered General Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed all tertiary healthcare needs, medical documentation, discharge planning and community organization.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Education
National University of Galway
Ireland06.2024
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education - undefined
Penn State World Campus
01.2017
Post-Graduate Diploma in Emergency Paediatric Nursing - undefined
University College Dublin
01.2012
Post-Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Nursing - undefined
Trinity College Dublin
01.2007
Bachelor Degree in Nursing Studies - undefined
Trinity College Dublin
01.2005
Diploma in Nursing Studies -
Trinity College Dublin
01.2004
Skills
- Education Delivery & Design
- Simulated learning
- Clinical Skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Communication
- Paediatric Nursing
- General Nursing
- Community Health
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- BLS, 2022
- APLS, 2007
Languages
English
Native language
Irish
Upper intermediate
B2
German (B1)
Intermediate
B1
Upcoming Educational Projects
- Collaborative project with CPD sessions to film and produce educational content to update their module on HPV vaccination. July 2024
- Organising the delivery of professional development education sessions on the interpretation of ECGs in general practice nursing. Sept 2024
- The promotion and attendance of the IGPNEA National Conference. October 2024
- BLS recertification. October 2024
- Organising the delivery of professional development education sessions on the healthy eating practices and health promotion for diabetic patients in general practice nursing. Dec 2024
Professional Development
Hseland.ie certification 2022-Present
- Clinical Audit
- The fundamentals of GDPR
- Medicines Management
- Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
- An introduction to Children First
- AMRIC Hand Hygiene
- National Standards for infection prevention and control in community services
- Cervical Check National Screening Service - HPV Cervical Screening Module
- Performing IVC on and Adult
- Dignity at Work (Revised 2022)
- Cyber Security Awareness
- HSE Open Disclosure: Module 1 - Communicating effectively through Open Disclosure
- Primary Childhood Immunisation Programme 2020/ 2021
- Irish National Early Warning System (INEWS) V2:Nursing/HSCP Focus
- Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (QIV)
- The flu vaccine – protect yourself, protect others
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV23)
- Talking About Immunisation
- National Anaphylaxis Education Programme for Healthcare Professionals
- Performing venepuncture on an adult
- Vaccinations and Pregnancy
References
Reference on Request
Affiliations
Irish General Practice Nurse Education Association: Board member for the Clare branch.
Timeline
General Practice Nurse
Tulla Medical Centre
09.2022 - Current
School Nurse
International School Basel
01.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical Instructor
Newcastle University of Medicine Malaysia
01.2016 - 01.2017
School Nurse
Pottstown Middle School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Teaching Assistant
International School Basel
01.2012 - 01.2014
Home Care Paediatric Nurse
Jack and Jill foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Paediatric Nurse Specialist
National Children's Hospital of Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2012
Registered General Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Nurse Education
National University of Galway
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education - undefined
Penn State World Campus
Post-Graduate Diploma in Emergency Paediatric Nursing - undefined
University College Dublin
Post-Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Nursing - undefined
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor Degree in Nursing Studies - undefined
Trinity College Dublin
Diploma in Nursing Studies -
Trinity College Dublin
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