Melissa Fitzsimons
Cavan
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
HSE
Cavan
09.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a manner that reflected respect for patient rights, dignity, values, cultural preferences, and expressed needs.
- Demonstrated the use of evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
- Administering medications under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, following the 10 rights of medication management.
Health Care Assistant
HSE
Cavan
07.2017 - Current
- Provided patient care in an older persons residential setting. Providing care as set out in individualised care plans.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
Bar Manager
Venue Event Management Solutions
Dublin
06.2019 - 02.2025
- Responsible for 80+ staff, ensuring the efficient running of festival events.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
Health Care Assistant
Homecare Independant Living
Cavan
03.2009 - 05.2017
- Community care assistant, attending to the patients home and attending to personal care needs.
- Assisting patients with all activities of daily living.
- Providing care as set out in personal care plans of patients.
Health Care Assistant
St. Colmcilles Nursing Home
Kells
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Providing patient care in an older person's residential home. Assisting with activities of daily living.
Education
Leaving Certificate
Bailieborough Community School
Bailieborough01-2001
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
DundalkSkills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
Timeline
Student Nurse
HSE
09.2021 - Current
Bar Manager
Venue Event Management Solutions
06.2019 - 02.2025
Health Care Assistant
HSE
07.2017 - Current
Health Care Assistant
St. Colmcilles Nursing Home
02.2010 - 07.2015
Health Care Assistant
Homecare Independant Living
03.2009 - 05.2017
Leaving Certificate
Bailieborough Community School
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
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