Fiona Bermingham
Croagh,Ireland
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 34 years of experience in care environments 24 of which have been in an ophthalmic setting. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered General Ophthalmic Nurse
HSE Western Region
Limerick, Ireland
11.2004 - Current
- Championed implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team
- Provided vital patient care service in a busy ophthalmic /surgical/medical ward
- Provided comprehensive pre and post operative care for patients undergoing eye surgeries ensuring optimum recovery including eye drop administration and infection prevention
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologist's to deliver comprehensive eye care and optimize patients outcome
- Collaborated effectively with the healthcare team to optimize patient flow and scheduling
- Evaluated diagnosed and treated patients with various ocular conditions including monitoring for complications post operatively to ensure timely intervention and reassurance
- Participated in continuous education to stay updated on ophthalmology best practice
- Mentored, assessed and facilitated student nurses and junior staff
- Competent in cannulation and venepuncture
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
Ophthalmic Nurse
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, U.K
02.2001 - 07.2004
- Performed detailed ocular assessments while working in a busy ophthalmic day unit including visual acuity testing, tonomotry ,slit lamp examinations including anterior chamber checks post cataract surgery
- Conducted pre operative assessments measuring visual acuity and intraocular pressure as prescribed
- Conducted comprehensive post-operative follow ups, evaluating surgical outcomes and monitoring for complications
- Educated patients on eye health, treatment options and post operative care to promote adherence and understanding
- Participated in continuous education to stay updated on Ophthalmology best practice and technologies
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex health issues and improve patient outcomes
Registered Nurse
Agency Nursing ,Remote Area Nursing
Australia, Ireland And U.K
06.1995 - 02.2001
- As a registered general nurse i have gained invaluable experience in various aspects and areas of nursing. During my time spent as an agency nurse i gained the ability to adapt quickly to different work environments, ward routines and co-workers.
- While living in Australia I worked in isolated Aboriginal communities. The health service provided the only medical care to the local population. I gained experience in commencing primary intervention in the absence of the medical officer in emergency and acute situations ,this was an excellent experience and offered me the opportunity to suture ,cannulate, take blood, dispense prescribed medications and promote health education in a confident competent manner
Education
Nursing
Limerick Regional School of Nursing
Limerick ,Ireland 02.1991 - 05.1994
ENB (346) - Ophthalmic Nursing
Moorfields Eye Hospital
London 02.2001 - 08.2001
Mentorship preparation module - Nursing
Middlesex University
London, U.K 01.2004 - 05.2004
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Front line telephone triage
- Comprehensive ocular assessment
- Ocular disease management
- Visual acuity testing
- Patient education
- Pre and post operative care
Certification
- I am a regular user of Hseland.ie the online learning and development portal to assist in broadening my knowledge and skill and acquire all mandatory courses and certificates
- I have attended the Adare Retinal Meetings
- I have attended the annual Ophthalmic Nursing Conference
Referee
Paula Walsh
CNM 2
Ward 2B UHL
(061) 485256 /(061)482235
Timeline
Registered General Ophthalmic Nurse
HSE Western Region
11.2004 - Current
Mentorship preparation module - Nursing
Middlesex University
01.2004 - 05.2004
Ophthalmic Nurse
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
02.2001 - 07.2004
ENB (346) - Ophthalmic Nursing
Moorfields Eye Hospital
02.2001 - 08.2001
Registered Nurse
Agency Nursing ,Remote Area Nursing
06.1995 - 02.2001
Nursing
Limerick Regional School of Nursing
02.1991 - 05.1994
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