Ciara Mc Gee
Castletown, Rathmolyon, Enfield Co.Meath
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing with extensive experience in managing hospital operations and enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in effective communication, staff engagement strategies, and crisis leadership, consistently driving improvements in patient care and staff performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
CHI Crumlin
Dublin, Ireland
01.2019 - Current
- Efficiently manage day-to-day operations of the hospital during and outside of hours, ensuring the delivery of safe, patient-centered care.
- Assess and address risk, and implement contingency strategies to minimize risk.
- Act as a liaison for the corporate management team, escalating identified issues or risks.
- Optimize resource allocation to ensure safe staffing levels and supervise ward rosters, staffing levels, and agency utilization.
- Deliver leadership support during crises and emergency situations.
- Assess staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Our Ladys Ward,
CHI Crumlin
Dublin, Ireland
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed a proficient, confident nursing team.
- Fostered robust working relationships with key stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes, leading to the resumption of previously abandoned services.
- Nurtured belief among the nursing team, resulting in consistent progress and resilience through effective guidance and leadership.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
- Reviewed incident reports related to clinical operations and implemented corrective action plans when necessary.
- Addressed patient and family concerns while fostering a supportive environment.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Monitored staffing patterns to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
Clinical Nurse Manager 2
St Peters Ward, CHI Crumlin
Dublin, Ireland
07.2006 - 12.2018
- Managed the day to day running of the 23-bedded medical and surgical ward.
- Participated actively in recruitment and selection processes for new staff..
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery of services, in collaboration with my line manager.
- Assessed nursing staff performance and actively addressed underperformance in collaboration with line manager.
- Established and maintained strong working relationships within the nursing team and with the numerous multidisciplinary teams.
- Addressed patient and family concerns and complaints.
- Created an environment that fosters professional development and mentorship.
Clinical Nurse Manager 1
St Peters Ward, CHI Crumlin
Dublin, Ireland
12.2003 - 06.2006
- Managed nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, family-centered care.
- Streamlined efficient and timely patient flow
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff members.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Cultivated robust working relationship with line manager.
Staff Nurse, St. Peters ward
CHI Crumlin
Dublin, Ireland
01.1999 - 11.2003
- Provided high-quality care to patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient treatment plans and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Education
Master of Science - Child Protection And Welfare
Trinity College
Dublin04-2022
Registered General Nurse
St Michaels Hospital
Dunlaoghaire,Dublin01-1999
Registered Childrens Nurse
Childrens Health Ireland, Crumlin
Dublin 10-1996
Skills
- Risk and crisis management
- Resource and staff management
- Employee engagement strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Persuasion and influence techniques
- Trustworthy and diligent
Affiliations
Member of the Board of Management, Boardsmill National School, Trim, Co. Meath.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
CHI Crumlin
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Our Ladys Ward,
CHI Crumlin
04.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse Manager 2
St Peters Ward, CHI Crumlin
07.2006 - 12.2018
Clinical Nurse Manager 1
St Peters Ward, CHI Crumlin
12.2003 - 06.2006
Staff Nurse, St. Peters ward
CHI Crumlin
01.1999 - 11.2003
Master of Science - Child Protection And Welfare
Trinity College
Registered General Nurse
St Michaels Hospital
Registered Childrens Nurse
Childrens Health Ireland, Crumlin