Holly Byrne
Kildare
Summary
Experienced Acute Medical Staff Nurse with a focus on patient assessment and crisis management at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Championed quality improvement initiatives and delivered evidence-based care, achieving superior patient outcomes. Expertise in cardiac monitoring and effective team leadership in demanding situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enhanced Staff Nurse
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
11.2021 - Current
- Provided evidence-based nursing care in a busy Acute Medical Short Stay Unit.
- Furthered my training by partaking in certified continuous-based assessment courses.
- Managed a 30-bed ward as a senior staff nurse while addressing rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Cared for patients requiring specialized cardiac monitoring.
- Providing holistic, patient-centered care, enabling me to win the 'Most Compassionate Nurse Award.'
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Home Support Worker
Bluebird
Kildare, Ireland
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Assessed clients' physical condition and reported changes to supervisor or case manager.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits, treatments provided and progress notes.
- Provided home support services to elderly individuals, including assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland09-2021
QQI Level 5 - Pre-Nursing
Portlaoise College of Furtehr Education
Portlaoise, Co. Laois06-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- Quality improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Healthcare documentation
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
- Creator of 'Holly Homeless Hamper'. Care bags funded by the plastic bottle return scheme, including clothes, toiletries, and essentials for vulnerable patients within the homeless community, this initiative was then nominated for the Mater Mission Award
- Delirium Champion: Co-organizer of improving delirium in the healthcare setting. Self-funded delirium trolleys. These were filled with evidence-based tools and items to facilitate the management of delirium, in addition to completing relevant delirium training
- Winner of the Compassion in Healthcare Award 2023
Certification
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Acute dementia and delirium simulation
- Preceptorship
- Pain study
- End of Life Care
- Non Invasive Ventilation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Enhanced Staff Nurse
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Home Support Worker
Bluebird
09.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Dublin
QQI Level 5 - Pre-Nursing
Portlaoise College of Furtehr Education
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