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Edel Caffrey

Edel Caffrey

Cavan

Summary

Compassionate Student Nurse Intern with hands-on experience in diverse healthcare environments. Proficient in conducting health assessments, administering medications, and assisting in surgical procedures. Proven track record of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and adherence to best nursing practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Nurse Intern

Mater Hospital
Dublin
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Answered call bells promptly to address patients' needs in a timely manner.
  • Provided daily patient care, including medication management and symptom control.
  • Performed wound care management such as changing dressings or administering topical agents according to protocols established by physicians or nurse practitioners.
  • Working within my scope of practitce under the supervision of me peer mentor

Health Care Assistant

HSE
Cavan
11.2016 - Current
  • Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
  • Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.

Health Care Assistant

Castlemanor Nursing home
Cavan, Cavan
05.2011 - 11.2016
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Assisting patients to their appointments
  • Trained highly in dementia care
  • Infection control

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Nursing

UCD
Dublin
12-2025

FETAC Level 5 - Healthcare Assistant

FAS
Navan
09.2011 - 05.2012

FETAC Level 5 - Accounts And Bookkeeping Maunal And Computerised D

Cavan Education Board
Cavan
03.2008 - 11.2008

Skills

Medication management and electronic health records

  • Wound care and management
  • Team collaboration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient assessment and records
  • Care plan management
  • End-of-life care planning
  • Nursing assessments
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Infection control practices
  • Compassionate communication skills
  • Work planning and prioritization
  • Discharge planning strategies
  • Catheter monitoring and care
  • Activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Final Journeys Facilitator 2025
  • Caru training and setup Caru in Lisdarn transitional unit, Cavan General Hospital
  • Gold award for community volunteering award, UCD 2024
  • silver award for community Volunteering award, UCD 2023

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • Volunteer for community games
  • First aid for local football and hurling clubs
  • Dairy Farming

Certification

  • Up to date with all Healthcare certificates

Timeline

Student Nurse Intern

Mater Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Health Care Assistant

HSE
11.2016 - Current

FETAC Level 5 - Healthcare Assistant

FAS
09.2011 - 05.2012

Health Care Assistant

Castlemanor Nursing home
05.2011 - 11.2016

FETAC Level 5 - Accounts And Bookkeeping Maunal And Computerised D

Cavan Education Board
03.2008 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science - General Nursing

UCD

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