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Chris Olivare

Rathnew,Ireland

Summary


Patient-centred clinical nurse manager with substantial experience in healthcare management and leadership. Skilled at coordinating patient care and delivering well-trained nursing teams. Understands importance of providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to staff.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Clinical nurse manager

Curam Care Homes
Wicklow Town, Ireland
02.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated effective communication between residents, family and staffs to deliver the quality of care.
  • Fostered a positive work culture amongst the nursing staff through regular motivation and support.
  • Upheld highest level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive patient information.
  • Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment.
  • Assessed residents regularly; ensured timely updates to their respective families about their status.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, resulting in comprehensive resident management.
  • Supervised nursing staff for improved clinical outcomes.
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction by implementing effective care plans.
  • Provided mentoring for junior nurses to advance their skills and knowledge.
  • Coordinated and performed resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Knowledge and implementations of HIQA regulations.
  • Maintained open staff communication channels for enhanced care continuity.

Assistant head nurse

Ministry of Health
Salalah, Oman
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated team meetings to enhance communication and productivity.
  • Improved patient care by implementing innovative nursing practices.
  • Assessed patient needs continuously, ensured timely care provision.
  • Supervised junior nurses for better health outcomes in the ward.
  • Collaborated with doctors to create personalised patient care plans.
  • Executed clinical audits to improve healthcare delivery standards.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, saved numerous lives.
  • Provided psychological support to patients and their families during challenging times.
  • Mentored junior nurses towards professional growth within the department.
  • Maintained high quality of nursing assessments, care planning and team training through performance reviews and periodic supervisions.
  • Developed training programmes to enhance nursing capabilities.
  • Collaborated with senior management to implement findings from process audits to develop and implement hospital policies.
  • Elevated overall staff capability by identifying and addressing knowledge and skills gaps within nursing team by arranging or delivering relevant training.

Operating room registered nurse

Capiz Doctors Hospital
, Philippines
06.2011 - 11.2016
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments, determining suitability for surgical intervention,.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
  • Documented all nursing care accurately in medical records for traceability.
  • Optimised use of resources within the operating room promoting cost efficiency.
  • Managed supply inventory in operating room, ensuring availability of necessary tools.
  • Administered medication post-surgery for patient comfort and recovery.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining optimal cleanliness standards.

Clinical research nurse

Torrent Pharmaceutical Company
Capiz, Philippines
06.2009 - 01.2012
  • Assessed eligibility of potential participants for various clinical trials.
  • Developed training materials to educate new staff about clinic procedures.
  • Managed large volumes of clinical data, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Implemented changes based upon findings from audits enhancing overall performance.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on trial results for medical boards.
  • Communicated complex clinical trial information to patients with clarity.
  • Provided compassionate nursing care during clinical trials, improving patient comfort level.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Filamer Christian College
Philippines
06/2004 - 10/2008

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Implementing clinical procedures
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Patient confidentiality enforcement
  • Accommodating diverse patient needs
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Promoting patient advocacy
  • Initiating nursing audits
  • Caru Trained
  • Clinical nurse management
  • Venepuncture
  • Initiative in emergencies
  • Wound dressing
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection control standards
  • Pain management techniques
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical leadership
  • Emergency medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Care planning
  • Communication proficiency
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Clinical nurse manager

Curam Care Homes
02.2024 - Current

Assistant head nurse

Ministry of Health
01.2017 - 01.2024

Operating room registered nurse

Capiz Doctors Hospital
06.2011 - 11.2016

Clinical research nurse

Torrent Pharmaceutical Company
06.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Filamer Christian College
06/2004 - 10/2008
Chris Olivare