Rachel Casey
Greystones,Co Wicklow
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in acute stroke patient care, healthcare quality improvement, and end-of-life care assistance. Demonstrates strong competencies in elderly care, team building and mentoring, and effective communication with family members. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and continuous professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Nurse
Saint Vincent's University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient comfort and understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures, liaising effectively with relatives, to keep them informed.
Nursing Assistant
Nurse on Call
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Agency work as nursing assistant during college holidays and one day per week during term time
- Duties included Covid-19 vaccination (Summer 2021) and care assistance at St Vincent's University Hospital
Part Time Worker
Shoreline Sports park
Greystones, Co. Wicklow
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Duties included leading an athletics camps during the school holidays and reception at a sports track, with astro pitches and playground
Part Time Bar Attendant
Horse and Hound Bar
Delgany, Co. Wicklow
06.2018 - 09.2018
Served customers for food and drink orders. Handled cash transactions accurately reducing discrepancies at end of shift.
Education
Leaving Certificate - English, Irish, Maths, German, Accounting, Biology
Loreto Secondary School
Bray, Co Wicklow 2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor Science - General Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin 2019 - 2023
CPD and Preceptor training - Acute Stroke and Tissue Viability Link Nurse
University College Dublin
Dublin 2023 - 2024
Skills
- Care for acute stroke patients
- Healthcare quality improvement
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Team building and mentoring
- Communication with family members
- Elderly care competencies
Accomplishments
- Garda Youth Award and Greystones People of the Year Award (2017), in recognition of volunteering with Greystones Cancer Support, Bray Lakers and Crumlin's Bundle of Fun
- President's Award (Gáisce) - Silver, 2018 and Gold, 2020
- Bray Lions Club Youth Ambassador, 2017/18
- Girls Club Captain and volunteer coach, Greystones Athletic Club
- Various awards at regional and national level (Race Walking) and competed in European Club Championships in Leira, Portugal (800 metres)
- Irish Water Safety - Lifeguard Exam, Rescue Level 3, Basic Life Support, Level 3
- Greystones Rowing Club, (2015-18) Won various skiff racing regattas and bronze East Coast Rowing Council medals
- Mandarin Chinese Exams (2013-19), Represented Ireland at the International Bridge of Cultures Competition in Kunming China in 2015
Personal Information
Date of birth:
2004/2000
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Saint Vincent's University Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Nurse on Call
01.2019 - 01.2023
Part Time Bar Attendant
Horse and Hound Bar
06.2018 - 09.2018
Part Time Worker
Shoreline Sports park
01.2018 - 01.2021
Leaving Certificate - English, Irish, Maths, German, Accounting, Biology
Loreto Secondary School
2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor Science - General Nursing
University College Dublin
2019 - 2023
CPD and Preceptor training - Acute Stroke and Tissue Viability Link Nurse
University College Dublin
2023 - 2024
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