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Rachel Hannon

Summary

Dedicated Medical nurse with one year experience on a busy medical ward, which consists mainly of neurological disorders, renal and cardiac patients. I have great experience in providing holistic patient centered care and have looked after a minimum of at least 7 patients per shift. Timely management of delivering care of a high standard and expertise in medication management, wound care, tracheostomy care, Peg and NG feeding, and end of life care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical

5
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Administer daily medication in according to protocol and administrating Multiple Sclerosis infusion treatment
  • Providing patient centered nursing care and devising nursing care plans with a holistic approach
  • Providing tracheostomy care, wound care, peg and ng feeding and catheterisation
  • Collect, measure and assess daily patient data to deliver effective treatment care
  • Monitor patients closely and recognize the deteriorating patient
  • Using effective communication tools such as ISBAR and working close to the Multidisciplinary team to deliver safe effective care
  • Advocating for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system
  • Delivered end of life care, the use of syringe drivers and provided dignity and comfort to patients

Surgical

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07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Carried out 9 weeks of placement in a surgical ward as part of my placement
  • Delivered pre and post op care, assessing surgical wounds and recognizing signs of infection and aid in quick recovery
  • Demonstrated skills on various types of wounds and dressing them accordingly to the type of wound
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting recovery
  • Exposure to urostomys, colostomys, and gynecological procedures
  • Collaborated with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans

Hospice
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided end of life care, dignity and comfort to all patients
  • Medication management, using syringe drivers and palliative medication
  • Supporting both patient and their family in living with life limiting illness and pain management
  • Attending to the personal care of patients
  • Providing support and guidance to terminally ill patients and their families
  • Devising care plans that are holistic and individualized to each patient and their desired needs

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Science in General Nursing -

St. Angela's College
Sligo.
11-2023

Skills

  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medication Management
  • Basic Life Support
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Wound Care
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Assessment

Timeline

Medical

5
10.2023 - 12.2024

Surgical

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07.2023 - 09.2023

Hospice
05.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Nursing Science in General Nursing -

St. Angela's College
Rachel Hannon