Methushella Moreno
Lucan
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Peamount Healthcare
Dublin, Ireland
11.2021 - Current
- Admit patients from other hospitals and community agencies that have been pre-assessed on the level of the individuals' rehabilitation needs.
- Assessment of patient needs with the involvement of the multidisciplinary team (OT, physio, SLT, and medical team) on admission.
- Administration of medication and carrying out of doctors' orders.
- Assisting and providing care needs based on individuals' capacities.
- Optimising independence in daily living for each patient in a timely, and effective manner.
- Achieving onward care by providing education and support to families regarding patient care needs.
- Collaborating with the MDT to provide safe discharge for patients.
Medical Staff Nurse
St. James' Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
10.2007 - 11.2021
- Deliver ward leadership in 29-bedded stroke-combined ward for preparation and management of patient treatment plans, discharge plans, and coordination with ward teams, including bed managers and discharge coordinators.
- To enhance and sustain physical, cognitive, and mental health, optimizing life satisfaction while reducing deterioration and disability in daily activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and family members to advance rehabilitation process.
- Guide supernumerary nurse(s), pre- and postgraduate nursing students, and allied health care workers during clinical placements by fulfilling required procedures and goals.
- Perform the significant role of a motivator and supporter for the patient and family.
- Collaborate with community workers in achieving a successful discharge.
- Perform duties and responsibilities as a Medication Safety Link Nurse
Medical Staff Nurse
Mercy University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Provides direct patient care on a 32-bed female medical unit within a 350-bed teaching hospital.
- Responsible for a patient load of 6-7 patients during the day shift and 14-15 patients from admission to discharge.
- Managed care for patient group admitted with diverse medical issues related to aging population.
- Daily nursing routine includes intravenous therapy, fluid management, blood and blood products, transfusions, administration of medications, nutritional assessment, pressure area care, wound assessment and management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Skilled in venepuncture, urethral catheterisation, and intravenous drug administration.
Contractual Staff Nurse
Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Centre
Tandag, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines
01.2000 - 03.2005
- Assigned and rotated to different clinical areas such as medical, surgical, paediatric, OB-Gyn, and geriatric patients.
- Performs pre-operative and post-operative care for surgical patients.
- Informs OR personnel, anesthesiologist and surgeon on any alteration of OR schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Southwestern University
Cebu, Philippines1999
Skills
- National Stroke Nursing Conference (17th January 2020)
- Completed Stroke Care Competencies/Stroke Training Awareness (10 February 2020)
- Attended Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Conference (1 March 2019)
- Diabetes Study (27 February 2019)
- Foundation Course in Gerontological Nursing (29 Jan–2 Feb 2018)
- Resuscitation and transport of the sick newborn, primary to tertiary care (10 Nov 2003)
Personal Profile
- Compassionate Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in a busy hospital environment. Dedicated in providing quality of care to patient with diverse clinical skills
Key Skills
- Goal-oriented, with a good medical background and education, skilled communicator, persuasive and adaptive in any given situation. Self-motivated with high energy and focus, keen insight into the needs and views of others. Able to listen and is open to learning and accepts any task given.
Continuous Learning and Development
- Updated with online training of PCOP, Medication Management, Fire Training, Manual Handling and None Violence Aggression Training, Infection Control, GDPR, BLS and Hand Hygiene
Membership
- Irish Nurses Organisation (INMO)
- School Board Member (St. John the Evangelist National School)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Peamount Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Medical Staff Nurse
St. James' Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2021
Medical Staff Nurse
Mercy University Hospital
11.2005 - 10.2007
Contractual Staff Nurse
Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Centre
01.2000 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Southwestern University