Laura Magarahan
Borris In Ossory,L
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Keen for further learning to ensure quality in all tasks and roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Healthcare Network Manager
HSE CHO8
Portarlington , Ireland
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the implementation of change in Primary care services to align with the Network Model in keeping with Slainte Care.Accountable and responsible person for ensuring the delivery of integrated Primary Care services within the CHN, including caseload management, staffing levels and leave, financial matters, service planning, and record retention.
- Provide operational line management to Primary Care staff within the CHN structure; Administrative staff, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers and Speech and Language Therapists.
- Works collaboratively with the Therapy Managers and ADPHN, and also with GP Leads and other CHN colleagues.
- Building management for Primary Care Centres and Health Centres.
- Responsible for highlighting, mitigating and escalating risk.
- Responsible for working collaboratively with Older Persons, Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease, Disability, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, and other specialised services to ensure integration of all services delivered at CHN level.
- Ensuring high quality, safe and integrated care within the CHN through collaborative working with colleagues from other relevant services
- Responsible for developing SOP and PPPG for services and processes under my remit.
- Responsible for ensuring high levels of Health and Safety for staff and buildings through development of safety statements, risk assessments, developing emergency management plans.
- Responsible for performance achievement of staff
Manager Pilates and Physio Clinic
Self Employed
Laois, Ireland
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Managed a busy pilates class schedule- responsible for advertising, booking, developing and teaching classes.
- Managed a busy clinic
- Maintained records for patients in line with Physiotherapy regulations.
- Maintained accounts and managed budgets.
- Maintained relationships with staff and landlords.
Physiotherapy Tutor MSc
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, Senior Physiotherapist and the wider team during placement.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process on placement.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve practical performance and to prepare for patients.
- Monitored student performance on assignments and assessments throughout the placements.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
- Adapted tution to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Communicated with senior Physiotherapists in terms of learning styles, strength and weakness of each student.
- Communicated with and worked closely with admin support to manage the Students diary.
- Wait list validation to ensure appropriate patients booked in for each student.
- Utilized listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Maintained records of students assessment results, progress, feedback and school performance.
- Coached tutees in study skills, note-taking, organisation and time management.
- Prepared for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities.
- Supported the UL team in assignment marking
- Provided lectures in the university setting.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized group activities that allowed students to practice problem-solving skills collaboratively prior to placements
- Worked closely with Therapy Managers in HSE to organise plan and ensure placements met student needs.
- Facilitated small-group discussions to increase comprehension of course material.
Senior Physiotherapist
HSE CHO8
OFfaly, Ireland
02.2018 - 01.2021
- responsible for management of a varied caseload in Olderperson setting and also Primary care setting i.e. cradle to grave service.
- Adherance to National and local policy and proceudres within the HSE both HR and service delivery.
- CPD to ensure quality service provision across the lifespan
- CORU registration maintenance.
- Provided leadership and CPD in topics of my interest.
- Developed local SOP and PPPG with Line Manager
- Supported Health and safety functions
- Oversaw and mentored students, interns and qualified physiotherapists.
- Prioritized urgent referrals and follow-up care.
- Instructed patients and family members on nature and rationale for treatment programs, teaching correct execution for therapies intended for home use.
- Consulted with physicians and other health care providers to develop comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients.
- Provided physical therapy interventions utilizing manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, modalities and other treatments as appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of patient evaluation, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, completing documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with other professionals including occupational therapists to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used during patient visits.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and updates.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected over course of treatment plan implementation.
Physiotherapist
HSE
Cavan, Ireland
11.2010 - 01.2018
- Worked as a rotational Staff grade Physiotherapist under the guidance of Senior Physiotherapist.
- Responsible for the management of caseload initially in the acute setting in ICU, Cardiac unit, Medical and surgical wards then in Primary Care and child health services.
- Responsibility to adherance to all locak and HSE policies and procedures.
- Ensure quality service provision to patients which working within scope of practice for staff grad Physio.
- Lead on the implementation of MECC in the Department.
- Was a member of the ASOI and brought evidence based learning back to the department via lectures and training and development of documentation and audits.
Physiotherapist
Healthscope
Australia, Australia
04.2009 - 09.2010
- Locum Physiotherapist across various locations in australia. rockhampton, Tasmania, Melbourne and canberra.
- Physiotherapist in acute and rehab settings responsible for quality service provision within scope of practice.
- As per job description and responsibilities listed above.
Physiotherapist
HSE Tullamore Midlands Hospital
Tullamore, Ireland
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Physiotherapist in busy acute Hospital.
- Worked under the supervision of Senior Physio to manage inpatient casload in Orthopaedic and also OPD department.
- Assessment, treatment and planning of care of a variety of patients.
- Discharge planning and organising follow up physiotherpy referrals.
- Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists and physio assistants on a daily basis
Physiotherapist
HSE
Cavan, Ireland
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Assessed patient's strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture and motor function.
- Utilized modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat and cold packs and traction to manage symptoms.
- Prescribed therapeutic exercises focusing on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
- Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists when necessary.
- Discharge planning with the medical team.
- maintained records as per Physiotherapy standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Keele University
UK07-2006
Associate of Science - Applied Physiology And Health Science
Institute of Technology Carolow
Carlow07-2003
Leaving Certificate
Moyne CS Longford
Longford08-2001
Skills
Leadership and change management
Project management
People Management-individual and team
Coaching
Dispute and grievance management
Data analytics
Attention to detail-SOP development process mapping
Multi operations management
Behavioral change and management
Client Management
Stakeholder engagement
Relationship management
Safety and Health management
Affiliations
- Physical activity interests include Camogie, Football, Running, Weight lifting.
- Irish music enthusiast.
- Good food
- Family time
Timeline
Community Healthcare Network Manager
HSE CHO8
01.2022 - Current
Physiotherapy Tutor MSc
University of Limerick
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manager Pilates and Physio Clinic
Self Employed
10.2019 - 10.2022
Senior Physiotherapist
HSE CHO8
02.2018 - 01.2021
Physiotherapist
HSE
11.2010 - 01.2018
Physiotherapist
Healthscope
04.2009 - 09.2010
Physiotherapist
HSE Tullamore Midlands Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2008
Physiotherapist
HSE
11.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Keele University
Associate of Science - Applied Physiology And Health Science
Institute of Technology Carolow
Leaving Certificate
Moyne CS Longford
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