Dedicated Nurse with 20 years of experience in effective and efficient delivery of nursing care. Varied surgical and medical experience in acute hospitals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Nurse
HSE
Mallow General Hospital, Co Cork
04.2018 - Current
Rotational shifts as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering general medical and palliative care.
Duties
Giving and receiving handover
Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent, or emergency situations.
Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved well-being measures.
Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy.
Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
Managed high-volume caseloads of up to [Number] patients per shift.
Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Staff Nurse
HSE
Tralee, Aghadoe Ward, Co Kerry
03.2005 - 04.2018
Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
Observing and recording patients' condition.
Ensuring that medications are appropriately received, and effective pain control.
Assessing patients' emotional,psychosocial, physical, and spiritual needs.
Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent, or emergency situations.
Complying with all legal regulatory and best practice guidelines.
Working alongside palliative care patients and their families to provide compassionate care, ensuring adequate symptom control and an improved quality of life.
Staff nurse
HSE
Tralee, Muckross Ward, Tralee., Co Kerry
11.2003 - 04.2005
Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Managed high-volume caseloads of up to [Number] patients per shift.
Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
Assessed, planned, and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy.
Analyzed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
Regioal Controller, Sales Office window company
Munster Joinery.
Ballydesmond, County Cork
01.1999 - 09.2000
Dollinger
Dollinger LTD
Killarney, Co Kerry
01.1996 - 11.1999
Assembly line manufacture of windows,doors
Donie Ring
Ballydesmond, Co Cork.
11.1996 - 03.1997
Assembly line
Ireprod
Killarney, Co Kerry
06.1992 - 10.1996
Education
Higher Diploma in Relationship Mentoring - Psychology