Pamela Ryan
Limerick,Ireland
Summary
Experienced clinical nurse specialist focused on providing specialised vascular care. Skilled in developing patient-centered treatment plans and improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices. It would be a pleasure to work alongside the Vascular Consultants to deliver high-quality care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes within the Bon Secours.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
UHL
Limerick, Ireland
06.2018 - Current
- Providing evidence-based leg ulcer management and wound care that meet high-quality standards within the healthcare setting that optimize vascular patient outcomes
- Running a CNS-led Intermittent Claudication clinic, which involves modifying lifestyle risk factors, carrying out a 6 minute walking test, completing appropriate referrals and providing patients with a walking plan.
- Working within a Diabetic Foot MDT clinic which includes a podiatrist, infectious diseases, endocrine and vascular consultant. Working together to provide comprehensive care for complex diabetic foot conditions.
- Liaising with patients that undergo lower limb amputations. to equip them with information so they can make an insightful decision on their care, including prosthetic rehab options. Referrals will be made pending the patients decision which all require follow-up.
- Involved in an amputee working group with OT and physiotherapists to discuss their individual care plans
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to educate healthcare professionals on vascular nursing advancements.
- Liaise closely with community RGNs and PHNs to ensure continuity of care from the vascular clinic to the community and to assist with any educational/training supports.
- Prescribing compression hosiery or garments that correct and manage vascular concerns from venous disease to lymphoedema.
- Communicate with nursing home and long term care facilities to ensure vascular patients receive the recommended/prescribed wound care through hardship scheme etc.
Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist
St James Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Worked autonomously as a Tissue Viability CNS, recognizing deviations in wound healing and initiating care in a timely manner
- Implemented evidence-based protocols for managing acute and chronic wounds to ensure consistent care delivery.
- Provided expert advice on product selection and utilisation for effective wound healing.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care coordination.
- Facilitated informative patient consultations to improve understanding of health conditions and treatments.
- Analysed patient data to facilitate accurate assessment of treatment outcomes.
- Organised and participated in wound care education programmes for nurses in clinical and community settings.
- Supported hse initiatives and delivered education targeted at pressure ulcer to zero campaign.
- Worked with procurement to obtain advanced wound care products through business case processes, including the tender for pressure relieving mattresses and equipment for the hospital
General Nurse
St James's Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
07.2008 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies for complex medical patients needs.
- Managed and responded to patient emergencies, performing rapid assessments and implementing immediate interventions
- Developed skillset while looking after patients with tracheostomies, PICC lines, Enteral feeding, stomas.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Looked after the basic needs of the patients while also enhancing my skillset through venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheterisation.
- Mentored junior nursing staff and facilitated training sessions to promote professional development and best practices.
- Maintained accurate medical records, aiding effective communication amongst healthcare staff.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
Education
Bachelor of Science in General Nursing - General Nursing
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 09.2004 - 04.2008
Postgraduate Diploma - Tissue Viability and Wound Management
RCSI
Dublin 09.2011 - 05.2012
Level 9 Module - Surgical Skills for Health Care Professionals
DCU
Dublin 02.2019 - 05.2019
Level 9 module - Vascular Health and Diseases Module
Trinity College/St James Hospital
Dublin 09.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing with Nurse Prescribing
NUIG
Galway 09.2019 - 05.2022
Skills
- Health promotion
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Communication skills
Timeline
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing with Nurse Prescribing
NUIG
09.2019 - 05.2022
Level 9 Module - Surgical Skills for Health Care Professionals
DCU
02.2019 - 05.2019
Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
UHL
06.2018 - Current
Level 9 module - Vascular Health and Diseases Module
Trinity College/St James Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019
Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist
St James Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Tissue Viability and Wound Management
RCSI
09.2011 - 05.2012
General Nurse
St James's Hospital
07.2008 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science in General Nursing - General Nursing
Trinity College Dublin
09.2004 - 04.2008