Karen O'Malley Lynagh
Ballinrobe
Summary
Highly skilled nurse/phlebotomist with almost 20 years of experience. Registered General Nurse who graduated in 2006.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Practice Nurse
Galway family doctors
Galway
10.2021 - Current
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations to patients of all ages.
- Conducted routine health assessments and recorded patient histories.
- Assisted with chronic disease management programs for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted patients who are in treatment for opioid substitution treatment
- High level patient support in confidential manner
- Educated patients on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols and patient interaction procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies such as smoking cessation programs.
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment such as inhalers or insulin pumps.
- Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Responded promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
- Monitored chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes through regular follow-up visits and lab work analysis.
Phlebotomist
University Hospital Galway
Galway
01.2003 - Current
- Working within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Ensuring a patient-focused professional experience in both ward and clinical setting.
- All duties and responsibilities are performed in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Vast experience obtaining blood samples both peripherally and with Central Venous Access Devices (Hickman, PICC, Portocath devices)
- Cannulation experience
- Control of ordering stock and supplies in line with budget.
- Good rapport with patients, doctors and medical staff.
- Adherence to professional standards, policies and procedures.
Waitress/Bartender/ Restaurant Manager
Anna Liffey Pub and Restaurant
New Haven
11.1997 - 08.2002
- Worked as waitstaff for one year before being promoted to manager.
- Day to day responsibility of restaurant including development and growth of team and events.
- Ensuring the highest standards of service following the company standards
- Ensuring Health and Safety and hygiene procedures, policies, and standards maintained.
- Dealing with and resolving any customer complaints.
- Managed a team of forty members.
- Communicating with bar, kitchen and restaurant staff to ensure efficient customer service
- Organising the daily and weekly roster for all staff
- Control of ordering stock and supplies in line with budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
A GMIT
Castlebar 09.2002 - 06.2006
Sacred Heart Academy
Hamden, Ct, United States of America Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Vaccination schedules
- Immunization administration
- Medical record management
- Patient education
- Infection control practices
- Data entry accuracy
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
General Practice Nurse
Galway family doctors
10.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
University Hospital Galway
01.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
A GMIT
09.2002 - 06.2006
Waitress/Bartender/ Restaurant Manager
Anna Liffey Pub and Restaurant
11.1997 - 08.2002
Sacred Heart Academy