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Nicola O'Brien

Limerick

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Staff Midwife with extensive experience at Health Service Executive (HSE), excelling in patient-centered care and clinical risk management. Proven ability to enhance maternal and fetal outcomes through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Skilled in antenatal and postnatal care, ensuring high-quality support during childbirth and postpartum transitions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Midwife

Health Service Executive (HSE)
South Ireland
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide holistic antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to patients and their families.
  • Monitor maternal and fetal well-being during labour and delivery using evidence-based practices.
  • Support patients emotionally and physically through childbirth and postpartum transitions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate clinical records in compliance with HSE policies and NMBI standards.
  • Assist in clinical audits and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Staff Nurse – Gynecology Unit

Health Service Executive (HSE)
South Ireland
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to women undergoing gynecological surgeries and treatments.
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative support, including monitoring vital signs, wound care, and patient education.
  • Supported patients experiencing early pregnancy loss, infertility treatments, and other reproductive health challenges with compassion and confidentiality.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams including obstetricians, anesthetists, and physiotherapists to ensure coordinated care.
  • Administered medications, managed IV therapies, and performed clinical observations.
  • Acted as shift coordinator on occasion, managing team workflow and ensuring high standards of care.

Agency Nurse

Nurse On Call – University Hospital Kerry (UHK)
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided short-term nursing cover across multiple hospital wards, adapting quickly to diverse clinical settings.
  • Delivered high-quality care to medical, surgical, and emergency patients in line with hospital protocols.
  • Administered medications, managed IV lines, and carried out clinical observations under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation across various electronic health systems.
  • Responded effectively to staffing shortages and high-pressure environments while maintaining patient safety and dignity.
  • Demonstrated strong autonomy and adaptability in unfamiliar work environments.

Education

Higher Diploma - Midwifery

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
01.2023

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - General Nursing

Institute of Technology Tralee
Kerry
01.2018

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Clinical Risk Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Communication & Team Collaboration
  • Staff Supervision & Mentorship
  • Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Infection Control & Health Safety Compliance
  • Antenatal care
  • Postnatal care
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Newborn care
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Lactation support
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Postpartum care
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Gynecological exams
  • Labor support
  • High-risk pregnancy care
  • Infant resuscitation

Certification

  • NMBI Registered Nurse & Midwife
  • Manual Handling & CPR
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Child Protection Training
  • K2 Training (Medication Management System)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Programme
  • Medication Management
  • GDPR Compliance Training
  • Cerner Electronic Health Record Training
  • Cyber Security Awareness
  • Dignity at Work Certificate

Timeline

Staff Midwife

Health Service Executive (HSE)
01.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse – Gynecology Unit

Health Service Executive (HSE)
01.2018 - 01.2022

Agency Nurse

Nurse On Call – University Hospital Kerry (UHK)
01.2018 - 12.2018

Higher Diploma - Midwifery

University of Limerick

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - General Nursing

Institute of Technology Tralee

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