Geraldine Stapleton
Galway,Ireland
Summary
Hardworking, motivated and diligent registered nurse looking for a role in quality and risk management. Has the knowledge and the qualification for this role as has accomplished a masters in occupational safety and health. From current employment, attention to detail is of utmost importance. Is capable of ensuring high standards of patient safety and data integrity through effective collaboration and rigorous monitoring. Has also worked in a JCI accredited hospital previously.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical research nurse
Clinical Research Facility, Galway
Galway, County Galway
01.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate nursing care during clinical trials, improving patient comfort level.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Carried out risk assessments and were signed off my clinical research manager.
- Organised patient schedules whilst maintaining efficient workflow management.
- Ensured safety protocols whilst handling biological samples. Competent in using centrifuge for trial blood samples.
- Overcame challenges in a dynamic healthcare environment by demonstrating flexibility.
- Coordinated with investigators to ensure accurate protocol adherence.
- Managed large volumes of clinical data, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, ensuring optimal care levels.
- Communicated complex clinical trial information to patients with clarity.
- Administered medications as per the trial protocols for expected results.
- Ensured strict compliance with ethics in all aspects of research work.
- Assessed eligibility of potential participants for various clinical trials.
- Reported Serious Adverse Events promptly using appropriate procedures for compliant trial practices.
- Built relationships with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating strong communication and collaboration.
- Updated peers on trial developments to progress informative research outcomes. Also educated nurses on the research studies being carried out.
- Quality assured collected data to verify accuracy of results ahead of analysis.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout trials to verify safety and eligibility.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
Registered general nurse
Galway Clinic
Galway, County Galway
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Worked on a respiratory ward for two and a half years and on a cardiology ward for one and a half years.
- Monitored vital signs and made sure doctors were notified of any abnormalities.
- Gave medications as prescribed. This included oral, subcutaneous, intravenous and intramuscular.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported new nursing staff members, enhancing their practical skills.
- Performed any nursing procedures that needed to be done using guidelines from the policies in the hospital and prepared patients for any investigation’s to be carried out.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families, providing emotional support during tough times.
- Nursing palliative care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Cared for patients pre and post procedures such as bronchoscopies, biopsies, cardioversion’s, angiogram’s, angioplasty’s, ablations and operations such as CABG, AVR’s and TAVI’s to name a few.
- Carried out procedures such as cannulation and ECG taking.
- Communicated with the doctors and the rest of the multidisciplinary team on any change in the patient’s status.
General Registered Nurse
The Royal Exeter and Devon Trust
England, England
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked on a general medical ward specialising in diabetes and eating disorders.
- Carried out similar tasks as per the Galway Clinic along with NG tube insertion and feeding, male catherization and was the link nurse on the ward for tissue viability.
Education
Masters in Occupational Safety and Health -
University College Dublin (UCD)
Dublin, Leinster 09.2021 - 07.2023
Cardiology Module
University of Galway 01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) -
University College Dublin
Dublin 09.2009 - 09.2013
St. Mary’s Secondary School, Nenagh
Nenagh, County Tipperary 09.2003 - 06.2009
Skills
- Computer literate Competent in using Microsoft offices and electronic case report forms Also able to use systems such as Irish patient information management system (iPIMS) and evolve
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work as a team but also able to work on my own
- Time management
Timeline
Masters in Occupational Safety and Health -
University College Dublin (UCD)
09.2021 - 07.2023
Clinical research nurse
Clinical Research Facility, Galway
01.2020 - Current
Cardiology Module
01.2019 - 05.2019
Registered general nurse
Galway Clinic
01.2016 - 12.2019
General Registered Nurse
The Royal Exeter and Devon Trust
03.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) -
University College Dublin
09.2009 - 09.2013
St. Mary’s Secondary School, Nenagh
09.2003 - 06.2009
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