Emma Fitzpatrick
Blackrock
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive management and leadership expertise. Proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and fostering strong team collaboration. Adept at implementing effective strategies to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Blackrock Clinic, Blackrock Health.
02.2025 - Current
- Areas of responsibility: Emergency Department; ICU; 42-bedded Medical/Surgical ward; Urology Day Unit; Bariatric, and Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialists.
- Supports the Director of Nursing in strategic planning and operational initiatives.
- Deputises for the Director of Nursing as required.
- Established and chairs the Transitions of Care Committee.
- Ensures a safe, quality-driven patient care environment is maintained.
- Provision of professional leadership across nursing services.
- Ensures that human and material resources are allocated effectively.
- Ensures that hospital practices are in line with HIQA and JCI Standards.
- Member of the HIQA Steering Group.
- Engages in active hiring processes, including interviewing, and staff retention planning.
- Budgetary management.
Site Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Clontarf Orthopaedic Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
Nursing Supervisor/ Bed Manager, CNM 3
Beacon Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
Shift Leader, CNM 2, Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Coordinator, CNM 1, Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
Public Health Nurse
Wicklow LHO
01.2007 - 01.2016
CNM1, Our Lady’s Ward
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Agency Staff Nurse, Acute Care Environments
Nurse on Call
01.2005 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse, Accident & Emergency
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Ward
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse, Transit Unit
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
01.2006
Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic Unit and General Surgical Wards
St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Sydney
01.2004
Education
Professional Academy Diploma - Leadership and Management
UCD Professional Academy
01.2024
Professional Certificate - Process Improvement in Health Systems
University College Dublin
01.2022
MSc Nursing -
RCSI
01.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing (Emergency) Programme
RCSI and Beaumont Hospital
01.2019
Graduate Diploma - Public Health Nursing
University College Dublin
01.2008
BSc. Nursing -
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
01.2003
Diploma in Nursing -
University College Dublin and Mater Misericordiae Hospital
01.2001
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Resource allocation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
Continuing Professional Development
- Attended Root Cause Analysis Virtual Workshop:Managing Adverse Events, July 2025.
- Attended Performance Achievement Process Management Training Workshop, 2024.
- Completion of Trauma Informed Practice in Ireland Training, 2024.
- Hospital Major Incident Medical Management and Support, Team Provider Course, completed 2022.
- LEAN Green Belt Programme, completed 2022.
- LEAN Six Sigma White Belt Programme, completed 2020.
- ACLS Training -completed 2021.
- PEARS Training- completed 2021.
- Manchester Triage Training, completed 2017.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Blackrock Clinic, Blackrock Health.
02.2025 - Current
Site Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Clontarf Orthopaedic Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
Nursing Supervisor/ Bed Manager, CNM 3
Beacon Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
Shift Leader, CNM 2, Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Coordinator, CNM 1, Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Beacon Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
Public Health Nurse
Wicklow LHO
01.2007 - 01.2016
CNM1, Our Lady’s Ward
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Staff Nurse, Transit Unit
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
01.2006
Agency Staff Nurse, Acute Care Environments
Nurse on Call
01.2005 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse, Accident & Emergency
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic Unit and General Surgical Wards
St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia
01.2004
Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Ward
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Professional Academy Diploma - Leadership and Management
UCD Professional Academy
Professional Certificate - Process Improvement in Health Systems
University College Dublin
MSc Nursing -
RCSI
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing (Emergency) Programme
RCSI and Beaumont Hospital
Graduate Diploma - Public Health Nursing
University College Dublin
BSc. Nursing -
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Diploma in Nursing -
University College Dublin and Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Similar Profiles
Rosa CafferkyRosa Cafferky
Pantry Staff Worker at Blackrock Health, Galway ClinicPantry Staff Worker at Blackrock Health, Galway Clinic
Marian MurphyMarian Murphy
HR Executive at Blackrock Health Hermitage ClinicHR Executive at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic
Timea PasztorTimea Pasztor
Hotel waitress at Blackrock Clinic,Galway ClinicHotel waitress at Blackrock Clinic,Galway Clinic
SATISH SINGLASATISH SINGLA
Principal Business Consultant at Maveric Systems UK LLPPrincipal Business Consultant at Maveric Systems UK LLP
SATISH SINGLASATISH SINGLA
Business Consultant- Regulatory reporting expert at Maveric SystemsBusiness Consultant- Regulatory reporting expert at Maveric Systems