Elaine Fahey
Buffana, Killenaule,IRE
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse
Clinical Research Facility-UCC
UHW, Ireland
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated communication between investigators, sponsors, vendors and other research personnel involved in the clinical trial process.
- Maintained accurate records of all study-related activities including participant enrollment numbers, visits completed and any follow-up procedures performed.
Registered Nurse
Kareplus Agency
Clonmel, Ireland
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIQUA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Epworth Healthcare
Melbourne, Vic
04.2014 - 09.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Epworth freemasons Healthcare
Melbourne, Australia
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Cork
Cork Ireland07.2007
High School Diploma -
Cashel Community School
Cashel, Ireland06.2001
Skills
- Patients' care plans and daily activities
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring pre- and post-operations/procedures
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Managing clients with complex/challenging behaviour
GCP , monitoring clinical trials
Hobbies
I returned home from Australia after 13 years of living travelling and working mostly in Melbourne. I came home to be close to family .
I enjoy travelling , hiking , yoga, pilates and socializing with friends. I try to keep active and enjoy many hobbies .
References
Aisling Murphy,
CNM2 Clinical Research Facility UCC/UHW ,
Old nurses Building , Dunmore Road Waterford
Aislingmurphy@ucc.ie
0894042143
Sandy Holloway,
CNM1 Re Nua Cashel
Damien House Services ,
Sandra.Holloway@hse.ie
0830934569
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Clinical Research Facility-UCC
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kareplus Agency
03.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Epworth Healthcare
04.2014 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Epworth freemasons Healthcare
12.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Cork
High School Diploma -
Cashel Community School