Kate FitzGerald
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
A highly motivated professional with extensive experience in interventional cardiology, critical care and high acuity hospital settings. Demonstrates excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a strong capacity to work efficiently under pressure. Experienced in policy compliance and development, as well as education and staff development. Committed to advancing healthcare practices through continuous learning and innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff Nurse Cath Lab
St Vincents Private Hospital
Dublin
2021.09 - Current
- Locum CNM 1 August 2022 - October 2023
- Experienced scrub and circulating nurse for all procedures in Interventional Cardiology.
- Planning and implementing patient care.
- Educated patients on health promotion, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Liaising with the multi disciplinary team to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Led education sessions for other departments of the hospital.
- Plan and coordinate daily Cath Lab activity.
- Auditing and policy development in the Unit.
Agency nurse
Nurse on Call
Dublin
2018.01 - 2021.09
- Primarily working in ICU SVUH and Cath Lab SVPH
- Rostered full time in Cath Lab from Aug 2020
CNM2 ICU
Blacorock Clinic
Dublin
2015.03 - 2017.08
- Introduced ICU outreach service to enhance patient support and care delivery.
- Managed day-to-day operations of 12-bedded cardiothoracic and general ICU.
- Oversaw recruitment and rostering for 60 staff members, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
- Developed and updated protocols to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated continuous education initiatives to uphold quality standards in patient care.
- Served as CNM2 during JCI accreditation process, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Senior Staff Nurse ED
Katherine District Hospital
Northern Territory, Australia
2014.07 - 2014.12
- Led an eight-bed Emergency Department, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted regular educational sessions for Emergency Department staff to enhance skills.
- Reviewed and updated policies to achieve compliance with accreditation standards.
CNS ICU
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
2010.01 - 2014.07
- Clinical Nurse Specialist and Team Leader from January 2013.
- Relief Clinical Liaison Nurse 2013/2014. Clinical member of MET/code blue team.
- A highly competent practitioner capable of safely looking after complex patients requiring CRRT, temporary pacing, IABP, advanced ventilation and ECMO.
Agency nurse
JP Workforce
Melbourne, Australia
2009.05 - 2010.01
- Worked in acute hospitals. Areas included ED, orthopedics, plastics, vascular, respiratory and general medicine, colorectal surgery and urology.
Agency nurse
Nursin Agency Australia
Sydney, Australia
2008.10 - 2009.05
- Worked in public hospitals mainly RNSH. Areas included general medical and surgical wards, gastro and colorectal, burns/plastics, spinal unit, cardiology and gained ED experience.
Nurse volunteer
Hope Foundation
Kolkata, India
2007.09 - 2007.12
- Volunteer worker in clinics in the slums of Kolkata
- Awarded further funding by Irish Aid due to the success of the Study and its findings.
Staff nurse
St Vincents University Hospital
Dublin
2006.06 - 2007.09
- Worked on a surgical ward specialising in vascular and thoracic surgery.
- Acute medical/respiratory ward specialising in cystic fibrosis.
Education
Post graduate Diploma - Critical Care
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia 2010.01 - 2010.11
BSc - Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin 2002.09 - 2006.06
Leaving Cert -
Mount Anville Secondary School
Dublin 1996.09 - 2002.06
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Clinical expertise in Cath lab and Critical Care
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
- Policy compliance and development
- Education and staff development
- Excellent communication abilities for engagement with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence based practice
Continuing Professional Development
ACLS 2024
Management and leadership seminar 2017
In services and workshops on ECGs, Intra aortic balloon pumps, Temporary pacing, pacemakers.
Member of Irish Nurses cardiovascular association
References
Siobhan Quinlan. CNM2. Cath Lab SVPH.
siobhan.quinlan@svph.ie 01-2638240
Joanne Gibney. CNM3. ICU Blackrock Clinic.
joanne.gibney@blackrock-clinic.com 01-2832612
Timeline
Staff Nurse Cath Lab
St Vincents Private Hospital
2021.09 - Current
Agency nurse
Nurse on Call
2018.01 - 2021.09
CNM2 ICU
Blacorock Clinic
2015.03 - 2017.08
Senior Staff Nurse ED
Katherine District Hospital
2014.07 - 2014.12
CNS ICU
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
2010.01 - 2014.07
Post graduate Diploma - Critical Care
University of Melbourne
2010.01 - 2010.11
Agency nurse
JP Workforce
2009.05 - 2010.01
Agency nurse
Nursin Agency Australia
2008.10 - 2009.05
Nurse volunteer
Hope Foundation
2007.09 - 2007.12
Staff nurse
St Vincents University Hospital
2006.06 - 2007.09
BSc - Nursing
University College Dublin
2002.09 - 2006.06
Leaving Cert -
Mount Anville Secondary School
1996.09 - 2002.06