Danielle Bennett
Meath
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager with HSE, recognized for enhancing patient care coordination and driving quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in clinical decision-making and effective communication, consistently achieving superior healthcare outcomes and elevating standards of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Stroke Unit
HSE
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Ireland
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds to discuss patient conditions.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare providers to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Implemented established treatment plans by engaging with diverse healthcare professionals.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Partnered with management to enhance services.
- Managed urgent situations with proficiency and composure providing essential care and life-saving measures.
- Cultivated strong relationships with medical, clinical staff and administration.
- Led and mentored nursing team.
- Communicated critical health information to patients and caregivers, ensuring understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Facilitated continuing education opportunities to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
- Organized educational sessions to enhance skillsets amongst existing staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Introduced processes to improve quality metrics in healthcare outcomes.
- Coached nursing team, ensuring concerns were heard and managed.
- Monitored and updated patient records following established healthcare protocols.
- Assessed staffing levels to maintain sufficient coverage at all times.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of probationary and annual performance for nursing staff.
- Coordinated regular meetings with nurses focused on discussing new practices and adjustments in guidelines.
Staff Nurse Endocrine
HSE
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda , Ireland
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Implemented new procedures to meet departmental objectives.
- Engaged in various training sessions and educational seminars.
- Decreased contamination risks through effective implementation of infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Delivered necessary interventions for identified treatment concerns.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated care instructions and medication details in clear terminology.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Engaged in projects designed to elevate standards of clinical quality and patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Staff Nurse Emergency Department
HSE
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Ireland
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute Of Technology
Dundalk 10-2017
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Quality improvement
- Team Development
- Patient Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Clinical leadership
- Team development
- Clinical quality improvement
- Patient care
- Consistent Professional Conduct
- Flexibility in Change
- Proficient Clinical Decision-Making
Certification
- Completed Stroke Module
- Recognition and management of the deteriorating adult
Accomplishments
- Honouree Daisy Award 2022
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Stroke Unit
HSE
08.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse Endocrine
HSE
10.2020 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse Emergency Department
HSE
11.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute Of Technology
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