Liam Mc Ardle
Palmerstown,Ireland
Summary
Theatre nurse with expertise in multiple sub-specialties, particularly orthopaedics. Strong collaborator focused on supporting team members to improve patient care. Utilizes extensive perioperative experience to prioritize clinical needs effectively. Maintains composure and sound judgement in high-pressure environments while committed to educating and empowering students and staff to uphold high standards of care and patient safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Theatre nurse
Emerald Nursing
Dublin, Ireland
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Actively engaged with Emerald Nursing Agency across various hospitals and operating rooms in Dublin.
- Expanded surgical expertise beyond orthopaedics to include general surgery, urology, and plastics.
- Acquired diverse knowledge in multiple specialties to enhance patient care quality.
Theatre nurse
Nelson Hospital
Nelson, New Zealand
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported education initiatives for orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty teams.
- Enhanced leadership skills to promote effective team management and patient care.
- Advanced knowledge in orthopaedics through extensive experience.
- Collaborated with an exceptional team, gaining insights into various surgical specialties.
- Focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through skilled team coordination.
Theatre nurse
Auckland City Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided specialised orthopaedic services within New Zealand's largest public teaching hospital.
- Covered diverse surgical specialties including acute major trauma, general surgery, vascular surgery, and neurosurgery.
- Concentrated on managing highly complex health needs necessitating immediate and expert care.
- Obtained invaluable experience in orthopaedic trauma.
Theatre nurse
MercyAscot Hospitals
Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported consultant surgeons in performing primary joint arthroplasty and elective orthopaedic procedures at both Mercy and Ascot locations.
- Gained valuable experience in surgical first assistant roles.
- Became more exposed to navigation surgery for arthoplasty and spinal surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery with pre-operative checks, reducing anxiety and promoting trust.
Theatre nurse
Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital (CNOH)
Dublin, Ireland
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Invaluable experience and exposure in complex orthopaedic procedures, including difficult primary and revision arthroplasty, spinal deformity corrections, sports injuries, orthopaedic oncology such as primary bone and soft tissue tumours.
- Effectively managed trauma cases with teams during Covid-19 pandemic, following strict guidelines to prevent spread of virus.
- Greater understanding of limb deformity corrections through lengthening and reconstruction techniques.
- Gained invaluable experience at CNOH, collaborating with a skilled surgical team whom I give credit for continuing my passion in the orthopaedic specialty.
Theatre Nurse
Hermitage Medical Clinic
Dublin, Ireland
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Began perioperative nursing career by collaborating with consultant surgeons in a leading private hospital.
- Assisted in total hip and knee replacements, shoulder replacements, and trauma procedures.
- Trained in scrub, circulating, and recovery phases of theatre operations.
- Experienced in skin preparation and draping techniques for surgical procedures.
- Worked effectively in general, neurosurgery, anaesthetics, and PACU settings for over six months during my postgraduate studies.
- Demonstrated skills in safe positioning of patients under anaesthetic.
Nursing student intern
Nursing Internship, North-East Regional Hospitals
Drogheda; Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, Ireland
01.2017 - 09.2017
- I have worked as a full-time intern for my BSc degree in General Nursing. I gained experience throughout the North-East regions of Ireland in my nursing degree and have been involved in both medical and surgical areas.
Healthcare assistant
Nurse-On-Call Agency
Dublin, Ireland
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Gained experience working across multiple hospitals in Dublin region as Healthcare Assistant.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including hygiene and nutrition.
- Supported patients in addressing physical and personal needs to enhance comfort.
Healthcare Assistant - Theatre Department
Hermitage Medical Clinic
Dublin, Ireland
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Acquired foundational knowledge of operating theatre procedures and protocols.
- Developed a strong passion for surgical nursing through first-hand experience.
- Gained insights into essential routines and work ethics of proficient theatre nurses.
Barista
The Phoenix Café
Dublin, Ireland
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Accumulated five years of experience in café setting during formative years.
- Refined organisational and teamwork capabilities through collaborative tasks.
- Improved communication skills by serving a varied customer base.
- Maintained service excellence to meet public expectations.
Education
Postgraduate - Perioperative Nursing Foundation Programme
The Hermitage Medical Clinic
Dublin, Leinster 01.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, Louth 09.2013 - 09.2017
Skills
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Surgical instruments knowledge
- Cultural awareness in healthcare
- Composure during surgeries
- Operation room efficiency
- Intraoperative procedures knowledge
- Advanced life support
- Empathetic communication
- Patient advocacy
- Communication proficiency
- Initiative in emergencies
- Resilience under pressure
- Resourcefulness
PERSONAL GOALS
- To obtain a Masters degree in nursing.
- To enhance my leadership skills and widen my scope of practice.
- To commit to life-long learning and professional development and development of others.
- To better assist in clinical decision making and liaise with different teams in healthcare.
- To implement policies and procedures to contribute to improving the workplace for teams.
References
- Monette, Johnston, Charge Nurse Manager, MonetteJohnston@nmdhb.govt.nz, Nelson Hospital, Tipahi Street, Nelson South, 7010
- Kate, Ellson, Charge Nurse Manager, Kate.Ellson@nmdhb.govt.nz, Nelson Hospital, Tipahi Street, Nelson South, 7010
- Tracey, Sadlier, Orthopaedic Charge Nurse 2, TSadlier@adhb.govt.nz, Auckland City Hospital, Level 8, Grafton Road
Timeline
Theatre nurse
Emerald Nursing
06.2025 - 08.2025
Theatre nurse
Nelson Hospital
10.2023 - 05.2025
Theatre nurse
Auckland City Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
Theatre nurse
MercyAscot Hospitals
03.2021 - 09.2022
Theatre nurse
Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital (CNOH)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Postgraduate - Perioperative Nursing Foundation Programme
The Hermitage Medical Clinic
01.2018 - 09.2018
Theatre Nurse
Hermitage Medical Clinic
12.2017 - 04.2020
Nursing student intern
Nursing Internship, North-East Regional Hospitals
01.2017 - 09.2017
Healthcare Assistant - Theatre Department
Hermitage Medical Clinic
05.2016 - 09.2016
Healthcare assistant
Nurse-On-Call Agency
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
09.2013 - 09.2017
Barista
The Phoenix Café
06.2010 - 09.2015
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