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Edwina Kirwan

borris,County Carlow

Summary

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Hard-working nurse with strong organisational skills. Achieves goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Reliable and dedicated individual with strong communication and teamwork skills, coupled with proven ability to adapt and learn quickly in dynamic environments. Demonstrates proficiency in problem-solving and customer service, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Ready to make meaningful impact in a management role.

Specialising in staff support roles with focus on customer service and team collaboration. Capable of fostering positive relations and improving operational workflows, applying problem-solving skills and empathy. Brings strong communication skills and organisational abilities to contribute to team success and business performance.

Knowledgeable about contributing effectively to team environments, with strong communication and organisational skills. Bringing positive attitude, willingness to learn, and proactive approach to problem-solving. Ready to use and develop interpersonal, teamwork, and time-management skills in a management role.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Hard-working staff member with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

THA CNM1

WRIDS
Enniscorthy, Wexford
01.2004 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive care plans, leading to improved patient satisfaction.
  • Supervised nursing staff duties, ensuring adherence to professional ethics and hospital guidelines.
  • Improved patient care by implementing innovative nursing procedures.
  • Developed procedures and guidelines to deliver optimal patient care.
  • Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
  • Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.

Senior Staff Nurse/ Enhanced Nurse

WRIDS (HSE)
Enniscorthy, Wexford
01.2004 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues to facilitate teamwork.
  • Resolved conflicts, ensuring harmonious work environment.
  • Trained new staff members, promoting skill development.
  • Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
  • Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
  • Advocated for patients' rights with adherence to ethical guidelines and standards.

Staff Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
Clonsilla, Dublin
10.2002 - 11.2003
  • Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
  • Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
  • Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Dublin City University
Dublin
09.1999 - 11.2002

Skills

  • Care planning
  • Clinical assessment tools
  • Clinical leadership
  • Clinical auditing
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Health assessments
  • Staff supervision
  • Charting and reporting
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing interventions

Timeline

THA CNM1

WRIDS
01.2004 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse/ Enhanced Nurse

WRIDS (HSE)
01.2004 - Current

Staff Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
10.2002 - 11.2003

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Dublin City University
09.1999 - 11.2002
Edwina Kirwan