Laura Dennehy
Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny
Summary
Dedicated Cancer Nurse specializing in patient education and symptom management. Proven ability to enhance care coordination and clinical documentation within multidisciplinary teams, driving quality improvement initiatives for better patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cancer Nurse
Irish Cancer Society
Waterford
2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive cancer information and support to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Referred service users to Irish Cancer Society resources and relevant healthcare specialists.
- Delivered patient education programs locally and online to meet community needs.
- Acted as a resource for multidisciplinary teams regarding available supports and services.
- Maintained effective relationships with nursing staff, consultants, and clinical personnel involved in cancer care.
- Documented center activities, including statistics on patient demographics and services utilized.
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
Macquarie University Hospital (Supported by the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia)
Sydney
2020 - 2025
- Liaised with members of the multidisciplinary team, including urologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists, to provide optimal care and a treatment plan for prostate cancer patients.
- Providing support services to patients undergoing treatment, including active surveillance, surgery, radiotherapy, hormone treatment, chemotherapy, and clinical trials.
- Running patient clinics to discuss and manage side effects from prostate cancer, including sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and psychological distress.
- Compiling patient information for multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Attending fortnightly MDT meetings.
- Attending quarterly morbidity and mortality meetings.
- Staff education.
- Involvement in quality improvement projects.
- Performing quality-of-life audits on patients post-treatment.
- Compiling monthly and annual reports.
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology/Gynae/Breast
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
Sydney
2019 - 2021
- Provided high quality care for urology, gynecology and breast cancer patient's post operatively.
- Demonstrated excellent time management when working in high intensity fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by performing in charge duties,including managing ward of 38 patients while coordinating with Director of Nursing.
Clinical Nurse Educator
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
Sydney
2019 - 2021
- Liaised with medical and nursing staff to assess and enhance teaching and nursing practices.
- Educated and orientated new graduate nurses, staff, and agency personnel.
- Prepared ward and staff for successful hospital accreditation.
- Updated hospital policies and procedures to reflect current standards.
- Assisted staff in nursing procedures through targeted education.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
Sydney
2014 - 2019
- Provided high quality care for urology, gynaecology and breast surgery patients.
- Acute admissions.
- Preceptorship of students and new graduate nurses.
- Patient education.
Staff Nurse
Mercy University Hospital
Cork
2012 - 2013
- Pre and post operative care of patients.
- Acute admissions.
- Emergency admissions.
Education
M.D. - Oncology Nursing
University of Tasmania
Australia01-2024
Prostate Cancer Modules - Prostate Cancer Nursing
University of Technology
Sydney, Australia01-2023
Short Nursing Course - Prostate Cancer Nursing Care
La Trobe University
Australia01-2020
Online Course - High Dependency Nursing
Medcast
Australia01-2020
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Cork
Ireland01-2012
Skills
- Patient education
- Cancer symptom management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cancer Nurse
Irish Cancer Society
2025 - Current
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
Macquarie University Hospital (Supported by the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia)
2020 - 2025
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology/Gynae/Breast
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
2019 - 2021
Clinical Nurse Educator
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
2019 - 2021
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
2014 - 2019
Staff Nurse
Mercy University Hospital
2012 - 2013
M.D. - Oncology Nursing
University of Tasmania
Prostate Cancer Modules - Prostate Cancer Nursing
University of Technology
Short Nursing Course - Prostate Cancer Nursing Care
La Trobe University
Online Course - High Dependency Nursing
Medcast
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University College Cork