Norma Trotter
Blacklion,Cavan
Summary
Dedicated nurse with strong clinical foundation and focus on patient-centered care. Proficient in phlebotomy, wound dressing, and blood pressure monitoring, ensuring exceptional patient care and data confidentiality. Experienced in multidisciplinary teamwork and patient education, with expertise in basic life support, cervical screening, and seasonal vaccinations. Committed to enhancing patient health through comprehensive health checks and effective record management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Practice nurse
Dr Carroll O'Dolan
Blacklion, Cavan
01.2020 - Current
- Assist in providing high-quality wound care to aid healing processes.
- Collaborate with GPs to support implementation of individualised treatment plans.
- Contribute to enhanced patient recovery through personalised care plans.
- Administer injections and immunisations to improve patient comfort.
- Support maintenance of adequate medical supplies for smooth clinic operations.
- Hel ensure accurate documentation in patient records for efficient information retrieval during consultations.
- Coordinate appointment schedules to facilitate timely treatment.
Staff nurse
HSE. Sligo University Hospital
Sligo, Ireland
09.2001 - Current
- Assist in managing patient flow within outpatient clinics at Sligo University Hospital.
- Support clinical observations and perform blood tests and ECGs for effective patient assessment.
- Ensure follow-up care is arranged for patients after consultations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Monitor vital signs to identify significant changes in patient conditions.
- Provide emotional support to patients to alleviate anxiety during their visit.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in clinical environments.
- Adhere to safety protocols to minimise workplace incidents.
- Assist healthcare professionals during patient examinations to enhance service delivery.
Education
Diploma in adult nursing - Nursing
Queens University
Belfast 10/1993 - 10/1996
Skills
- Basic life support
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical understanding
- Patient education
- Patient-centred approach
- Seasonal vaccinations
- Outstanding patient care
- Wound dressing
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient record management
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Health checks
- Data confidentiality
- Cervical screening
- Baby vaccinations
Affiliations
- I enjoy walking and swimming.
Certification
I have a clean driving licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Practice nurse
Dr Carroll O'Dolan
01.2020 - Current
Staff nurse
HSE. Sligo University Hospital
09.2001 - Current
Diploma in adult nursing - Nursing
Queens University
10/1993 - 10/1996