Laura O'Mahony
Cork,CO
Summary
Driven and resourceful professional with knack for strategic planning and team leadership. Skilled in project management and process optimisation, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Ready to streamline operations and elevate organisational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
St John of God Health Care
Perth, Western Australia
04.2024 - Current
- Managed operational improvement projects in hospital operations team.
- Managed comprehensive review of nursing processes to optimise productivity and financial efficiency.
- Coordinated service closure, managing work streams across following areas: communications, clinical planning, financial management and renovation works.
- Managed stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
- Covered COO Office Manager role for 12 weeks, managing daily operational and strategic initiatives for hospital operations team. Resolving daily issues and liaising with hospital CEOs.
- Generated weekly financial productivity reports on clinical areas for senior leaders.
- Managed business case creation and submission for board approval on two projects.
FIFO Traffic Controller
Pilbara Traffic Management
Karratha, WA, WA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Working as traffic controller on mining site, completing regional work as part of working holiday visa requirements.
Career Break
Career Break
Southeast Asia
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Travelled Southeast Asia on a solo backpacking trip over a 6 month period. Then moved to Australia for a new adventure. This time helped me to learn, grow and return to my career with a renewed focus and drive.
Senior Consultant
EY
Dublin, Ireland
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Worked on waiting list reform programme in Irish health service and across portfolio of finance system reform projects in Department of Education.
- Prioritised projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Streamlined processes to cut downtime and optimize employee productivity.
- Developed robust reporting processes for both client engagements and internal operations reports.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Reviewed project materials and deliverables for adherence to methodologies and procedures.
- Maintained and reviewed daily and weekly client reports.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Managed finances for engagement account of 40+ consultants and budgets in excess of Є1M. Including invoicing, forecasting, contract development and financial reporting.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
Agency Nurse
Nurse On Call
Cork, Ireland
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Staff Nurse
Mercy University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Nurse Intern
Mercy University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
Accounts Assistant
Colman O'Mahony & Co.
Cork, Ireland
06.2010 - 01.2017
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry and copying.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Education
Master of Science - Business Management & Marketing
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland09.2017
Skills
- Change Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Tracking and Reporting
Certification
- PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
- Registered General Nurse - NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board Ireland)
Affiliations
- Backpacking
- Volunteering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
St John of God Health Care
04.2024 - Current
FIFO Traffic Controller
Pilbara Traffic Management
08.2023 - 03.2024
Career Break
Career Break
01.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Consultant
EY
03.2019 - 12.2022
Agency Nurse
Nurse On Call
02.2018 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
Mercy University Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2018
Nurse Intern
Mercy University Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2017
Accounts Assistant
Colman O'Mahony & Co.
06.2010 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Business Management & Marketing
University College Cork
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University College Cork
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