Kayley Brennan
Cork,County Cork
Summary
I am a hard working and enthusiastic nursing intern with demonstrated history of academic success and professional development. Bringing hands-on experience within clinical environments, dynamic skill set and extensive training in a number of location in Cork University Hospital such as GA neuro,MSSU,ED,2A,2B,3A,4A,1B,3B,3D,Theatre and the Emergency Department.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Healthcare assistant
Beechwood Nursing Home
Newcastle West, Limerick
2021.05 - 2023.09
- I built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.I provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.I worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication and maintained confidentiality and dignity for optimised patient care, while trying to promote independence and self belief within residents.
Healthcare assistant
St. Catherines Nursing Home
Newcastle West, Limerick
2019.09 - 2021.04
- I aided residents in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety, comfort and effective care. I worked alongside other staff members such as physiotherapist, occupational therapists, nurses and doctors.I communicated effectively with family members and patients to provided very personalized care.
Education
Leaving Cert -
Scoil Mhuire & Ide
Newcastle West, Limerick 2014.09 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Cork
Cork 2020.09 - 2024.09
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Medication administration
- Nursing care
- Documentation
- Care plan management
- Elderly care
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Adult acute and critical care
- Patient record management
- Data confidentiality
- Patient-centred care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Caseload management
- Complex medical care
- Health assessments
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient education
- Vital signs
- Catheter and wound care
References
- Laura Heffernan-Clinical Practice Facilitator at Cork University Hospital.Contact Details:Laurae.heffernan@hse.ie 0871818062
- Sumi Jacobs-Clinical Nurse Manager in MSSU ward in Cork University Hospital.Contact details:sumi.jacob@hse.ie 0214920352
- Cliodhna Lynch-Clinical Nurse Manager in GA Neuro in Cork University Hospital.Contact details:cliodhna.lynch@hse.ie 0214922307
Timeline
Healthcare assistant
Beechwood Nursing Home
2021.05 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Cork
2020.09 - 2024.09
Healthcare assistant
St. Catherines Nursing Home
2019.09 - 2021.04
Leaving Cert -
Scoil Mhuire & Ide
2014.09 - 2020.05