Maura Shire
Kanturk,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking individual who has completed a BSc degree in Mental Health Nursing at Munster Technological University. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Good comprehension of nursing protocols while ensuring the effective and safe quality of service is maintained. To continue to develop clinical knowledge and maintain positive relationships both with other multidisciplinary teams and service users. Is looking to further develop and improve on all aspects of nursing to deliver and ensure that the care being provided is based on exceptional standards and quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Nurse
HSE - Kerry Mental Health Services
Kerry
11.2022 - Current
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
Internship - Mental Health Nursing
University Hospital Kerry
Tralee, Co. Kerry
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care
- Collaboration with other multidisciplinary members to facilitate and ensure equality of care, thus improving service users’ satisfaction
- Ensuring that care being delivered is of high-quality standard and governed by NMBI protocols
- Continuous competencies monitored and assessed throughout internship to ensure that knowledge and clinical skills are within a satisfactory range as a staff nurse
- Management of caseloads daily, up to seven patients at one given time
- Compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in accordance with local policies and protocols
- Delivering care based on service users’ needs while ensuring that the care is governed by evidence-based practices
- Learnt the ability to recognize different diagnoses within service users
- Assessments with each person on my caseload are maintained daily to build rapport and ensure trusting relationships
- Worked under limited hospital resources
- Using a person-centred approach to develop and ensure care plans are individualized and participation in their recovery process
- Observation of service users’ mood, thoughts and behaviour daily and recognise any changes
- Attended to personal hygiene if required while promoting independence as much as possible and ensuring dignity is maintained
- Dealt with any arising issues or emergencies in a professional manner
Health Care Assistant
Araglen House Nursing Home
Loumanagh, Boherbue, Co. Cork
04.2015 - 12.2021
- Attending to personal hygiene needs and ensuring dignity is maintained
- Encouraging and promoting independence where possible
- Assisting with meals
- Assisting with toileting needs
- Maintaining therapeutic relationships
- Implementation, involvement and participation in social activities
- Collaboration and communicating on a regular basis as part of a team
- Delegating and prioritising tasks daily
- Assessing risk (i.e – the risk of falls, dysphagia)
- Observation of deterioration in both physical and mental health
- Reporting any changes to staff nurses for immediate attention
- Experience with dementia care
- Documentation
- Supporting staff nurses to complete any health assessments
- Use of mobility aids safety and effectiveness
- Confidentiality continuous maintained
- Collaboration with family members
- Maintained high levels of patient satisfaction by providing tailored, personalized care that consistently met the needs of the individual
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Munster Technological University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Pre-Nursing Studies - undefined
Mallow of Further Education
01.2013 - 01.2014
Hairdressing and Beauty Studies - undefined
St. John’s Central College
01.2010 - 01.2012
Leaving Certificate - undefined
Boherbue Comprehensive School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Skills
- Venepuncture
- Intramuscular techniques
- Person-centered approach
- Vital sign assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health assessments
- Room preparation
- Patient education
- De-escalation techniques
- Compassionate care
- Clinical risk assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team experience
- Dementia care
- Risk management
- Medication Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Admission procedures
- Discharge procedures
- Catheter care
- Oxygen therapy
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Mental health education
- Improving mental health
- Mental health assessments
Timeline
Staff Nurse
HSE - Kerry Mental Health Services
11.2022 - Current
Internship - Mental Health Nursing
University Hospital Kerry
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Munster Technological University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Health Care Assistant
Araglen House Nursing Home
04.2015 - 12.2021
Pre-Nursing Studies - undefined
Mallow of Further Education
01.2013 - 01.2014
Hairdressing and Beauty Studies - undefined
St. John’s Central College
01.2010 - 01.2012
Leaving Certificate - undefined
Boherbue Comprehensive School
01.2005 - 01.2010
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