Summary
Overview
Work history
Skills
Custom
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
Teacher

Caoimhe Real

Student Nurse
Millfarm, Hospital,Co.Limerick

Summary

I completed my leaving cert in 2022 where I attended John the Baptist community school. I am currently in my second year of adult nursing at Napier University Edinburgh I have now completed 5 different placements throughout my first two years. I am a compassionate and caring person. I learn quickly and I am enthusiastic about learning new things.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Whin park district nursing

Sighthill medical practice
01.2024
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
  • Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.

Bar Assistant

O2 Academy Arena
Edinburgh
11.2023
  • Refilled bar counter and fridges with snacks, ice and drinks.
  • Supported beverage service for special occasions including open-mic events and quiz nights.
  • Acted as bar, floor, or stewarding team depending on venue needs.
  • Provided outstanding beverage service to customers per shift, continuously exceeding expectations.
  • Facilitated smooth running of service by supporting management and service staff.
  • Delivered excellent customer experiences by maintaining consistent, attentive and timely customer service.

Orthopaedic surgery

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Edinburgh
01.2023
  • Recorded patients' health histories and updated electronic records with current information before consultations.
  • Reviewed patient files and records to identify allergies, medical concerns, medications and immunisation statuses.

shop and bar assistant

Oneill’s Bar, Shop, Hardware
Hospital Co. Limerick
06.2021
  • Courteous to customers always
  • Handling cash and card transactions
  • Keeping bar stocked and organised
  • Wash and put away glasses after customers use them.

Renal ward

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Edinburgh
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
  • Primed dialyser and bloodlines in preparation for patient appointments.
  • Provided pre- and post-procedure care to hemodialysis patients.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by coordinating activities with external specialists and health providers.
  • Secured blood works and handled in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Recorded patient medical history and vital signs in electronic charts.
  • Monitored patient status and adjusted equipment to support comfort.
  • Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.

ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT (AMU)

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Edinburgh
10.2023 - 11.2023

To participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and patient dignity.

To work as part of the Urgent Care team, promoting good interdepartmental relationships.

To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures.

assessed and monitored patient condition, checking vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests as required.



Assessment Rehabilitation clinic (ARC)

Western General Hospital Edinburgh
Edinburgh
05.2023 - 06.2023

My role and responsibilities depended on the patient's needs and goals.

They included assessing the patient's condition, abilities, and potential for improvement; assisting with developing and implementing a personalized care plan that promotes independence and quality of life; educating the patient and their family about the rehabilitation process, available resources, and prevention of complications; coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team; providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient and their family.


Skills

  • Compassion
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Managing patient caseload
  • Communication skills
  • High level of detail
  • Manual handling
  • CPR
  • Safe medicate years 1&2
  • Anaphylaxis
  • ECG
  • Stoma care
  • ANTT
  • Room preparation
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Charting and reporting

Custom

543 Gorgie Road Capitol student's accommodation

Accomplishments

    I have completed my manual handling course. I have all my vaccinations got.

    I travelled to Kolkata with the Hope foundation while I was in first year of my nursing degree and got to experience what it was like to work there. I got to travel with the night nurse while I was there. It was a humble experience for me.

Certification

I have my full drivers licence since December 2021.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Renal ward

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
02.2024 - 03.2024

Whin park district nursing

Sighthill medical practice
01.2024

Bar Assistant

O2 Academy Arena
11.2023

ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT (AMU)

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
10.2023 - 11.2023

Assessment Rehabilitation clinic (ARC)

Western General Hospital Edinburgh
05.2023 - 06.2023

Orthopaedic surgery

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
01.2023

shop and bar assistant

Oneill’s Bar, Shop, Hardware
06.2021
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