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JOHN MATHEW

Adamstown

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Senior Staff Nurse with over 22 years of progressive experience in acute, emergency, and outpatient orthopaedic services. Extensive leadership, clinical teaching, and preceptorship experience, with a strong foundation in neurology-related care including seizure observation and headache triage. Adept at providing evidence-based, patient-centred care while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Currently seeking to transition into a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in Neurology, specifically within the Headache Service, where I can apply my expertise, leadership, and commitment to improve chronic disease management and patient education in a community-integrated model.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Staff Nurse

Tallaght University Hospital
01.2009 - Current
  • Led high-performing nursing teams to ensure safe, efficient patient flow in a high-acuity environment.
  • Acted as a preceptor and mentor to students and newly inducted staff.
  • Liaised closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan individualised, patient-centred emergency care.
  • Participated in audits and implemented evidence-based practice changes.
  • Demonstrated expert-level response in emergency and trauma scenarios including neurological emergencies.
  • Emergency Department (Jan 2009 – Jan 2022)
  • Orthopaedic OPD / Plaster Room (Jan 2022 – Present)
  • Applied and removed casts, splints, and braces in collaboration with orthopaedic consultants.

Staff Nurse – Orthopaedic Ward

Hermitage Clinic
08.2008 - 01.2009
  • Delivered holistic care to orthopaedic patients, ensuring optimal post-operative recovery.
  • Collaborated with orthopaedic consultants and rehabilitation services.
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients and families.

Staff Nurse

Waterford Regional Hospital
11.2005 - 09.2008
  • Delivered acute medical and surgical care in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Advanced clinical practice via evidence-based approaches and active reflection.
  • Supported patients through complex neurological and post-operative recoveries.

Staff Nurse & Clinical Instructor

Hosmat Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2005
  • Instructed nursing students in clinical fundamentals, including neurological observation and surgical care.
  • Supervised medication administration and patient assessments.
  • Conducted seminars and lectures on advanced nursing topics.

Staff Nurse

Care Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2003
  • Provided bedside care to complex medical and surgical patients.
  • Delivered health education and discharge planning, often for patients with chronic neurological conditions.
  • Monitored and documented vital signs, neurological changes, and medication compliance.

Education

Programme - Emergency Nursing

Tallaght Hospital
01.2010

Casting Course - undefined

Waterford Regional Hospital
01.2006

BSc (General) - Nursing

School of Medical Education
12.2001

Pg Dip in Advanced Leadership(level 9)

Royal College of Surgeons
Dublin, Ireland
11-2024

Skills

  • Specialist knowledge of acute and chronic neurological care, including seizure observation
  • Excellent communication and compassionate, patient-focused education
  • Proven leadership and mentoring ability
  • Expertise in multidisciplinary coordination and service integration
  • Skilled in clinical audit, service improvement and policy compliance
  • Proficient in triage, documentation, and digital health records

Certification

  • Observing and Responding to Seizures – 2021
  • Care of Hip Fracture Patients in Acute Hospital – 2021
  • National Anaphylaxis Education Programme – 2022
  • Children First: Introduction – 2022
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – 2022
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2017
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – 2018
  • Venepuncture & IV Cannulation – 2006
  • National Asthma Management Education Programme – 2012

Professional Registration

Registered General Nurse (RGN) – NMBI Registration No. 107680

Timeline

Senior Staff Nurse

Tallaght University Hospital
01.2009 - Current

Staff Nurse – Orthopaedic Ward

Hermitage Clinic
08.2008 - 01.2009

Staff Nurse

Waterford Regional Hospital
11.2005 - 09.2008

Staff Nurse & Clinical Instructor

Hosmat Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2005

Staff Nurse

Care Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2003

Casting Course - undefined

Waterford Regional Hospital

BSc (General) - Nursing

School of Medical Education

Programme - Emergency Nursing

Tallaght Hospital

Pg Dip in Advanced Leadership(level 9)

Royal College of Surgeons

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