Overview
Work History
Education
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Morgan Wood

Lismore, Co. Waterford

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Intern

South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital
Cork
01.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs of patients and reported any changes to the nurse on duty and conducted patient assessments including taking weights and heights.
  • Provided support to nursing staff with activities such as stocking supplies, completing documentation and setting up medical equipment.
  • Administered medications under direct supervision according to physician orders and documented all medication administration accurately.
  • Assisted with wound care by changing dressings or providing other care as directed by a registered nurse.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and glucose monitoring.
  • Listening to patients concerns and answering questions they may have regarding their care plan.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure that best practices are followed at all times in order to provide quality care for patients.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care measures, providing emotional support to both patients and family members.
  • Transported patients between units within the facility using proper safety techniques.
  • Provided assistance during physical therapy sessions by helping set up equipment or assisting patients with exercises.
  • Attended lectures, seminars and workshops related to nursing topics in order to stay current on best practices in healthcare.
  • Answered call bells promptly, addressing any needs that arise from patients quickly and efficiently.
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
  • Participated in handover morning and evening.
  • Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
  • Monitoring patients skin adhering to the protocols in place such as braden scale and SSKIN bundles.

Health Care Assistant

Nurse on Call
Cork
12.2021 - 01.2024
  • Working with an agency meant I was able to work in different facilities, I was mainly based in Farranlea Community Nursing Unit for the majority of my time with Nurse on Call and enjoyed my time there.
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
  • Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
  • Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
  • Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
  • Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Performed routine tests, such as weight measurements.
  • Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Answered call bells promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Provided comfort measures such as positioning of bedridden patients.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
  • Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.

Home Help Carer

Bluebird Healthcare
Waterford
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted clients with personal care needs such as bathing, toileting and grooming.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure client safety and wellbeing.
  • Organized household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping and bill paying.
  • Performed general housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors and washing dishes.
  • Observed changes in client's physical condition or mental status and reported any concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, observations made and changes noted in client's condition.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing assistance using adaptive equipment.
  • Implemented infection control procedures when providing personal care services.

Assistant Gymnastics Coach

Dungarvan Gymnastics Club
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
09.2017 - 03.2021
  • Instructed gymnasts in spotting techniques for safe execution of gymnastics maneuvers.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly set up for practice sessions or meets.
  • Provided first aid treatment when necessary during practice sessions or competition events.
  • Evaluated performances of gymnasts in order to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Collaborated with other coaches on designing new drills or routines for gymnasts.
  • Provided instruction on proper technique to ensure safety while performing skills.

Education

Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate

Blackwater Community School
Lismore, Co. Waterford
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in General Nursing

University College Cork
Cork, Ireland

Qualifications

  • 08/02/2023 Basic Life Support.
  • 10/2023 HSEland The Fundamentals of GDPR.
  • 09/2022 HSEland HSE Open Disclosure: Module 1 - Communicating effectively through Open Disclosure.
  • 09/2023 HSEland AMRIC Hand Hygiene.
  • 09/2023 HSEland AMRIC Personal Protective Equipment.
  • 01/2024 HSEland Manual Handling and People Handling e-learning Theory Module.
  • 16/01/2024 Manual Handling Practical.

Other Information

  • I hold a Full Irish Drivers license since November 2020.
  • In 2020 I received a scholarship award for General Nursing from the secondary school I attended Blackwater Community School Lismore.

References

Aniko Rancsik CNM2

Sycamore Ward Farranlea Community Nursing Unit Co. Cork.

0214927678

aniko.rancsik@hse.ie

Renju Mathew CNM 2

Orthopedic Elective ward South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Co. Cork.

0214926157

Mathew.Renju@sivuh.ie

Lily Mathew CNM1

Ground Floor Victoria South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Co. Cork.

0214926323

Mathew.Lily@sivuh.ie

Timeline

Nursing Intern

South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Nurse on Call
12.2021 - 01.2024

Home Help Carer

Bluebird Healthcare
07.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Gymnastics Coach

Dungarvan Gymnastics Club
09.2017 - 03.2021

Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate

Blackwater Community School

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in General Nursing

University College Cork

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