

Dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager with 25+ years of healthcare experience, including a strong clinical foundation in nursing and 7 years in the medical device sector specializing in vascular access solutions sales and implementation. Proven expertise in strategic account management, market development, and national-level stakeholder engagement. Recognized for driving growth through clinical service innovation, policy influence, and delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions aligned with patient safety and best-practice standards.
· Managed key accounts across the West of Ireland, consistently achieving sales targets and contributing to national revenue goals.
· Delivered product evaluations, implementations, and education programs to ensure successful adoption of BD’s IV portfolio.
· Built strong customer relationships and collaborated with cross-functional teams to maximize business potential.
· Caring for patients in a unique hospital in the home service providing care for patients requiring:
Short term or long term Intravenous Antibiotics, Negative Pressure Therapy, Total parental Nutrition, Anti-coagulation Management, stoma support and Drain management.
· Caring for the patient in their home environment communication, negotiation and representation of the patient values
and decisions, in collaboration with other professionals in the multidisciplinary team.
· The role also includes the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of individual patient centred care.
· Educating nursing staff on best practice guidelines in relation to Intravenous care, including roll out of new products in conduction with international guidelines.
· Developing, updating and implementing Policies, Protocols, Procedures and guidelines in relation to Intravenous care.
· Established and led surveillance programme for the hospital.
· Performed and coordinated daily surveillance of Catheter Related/Associated Blood Stream Infections (CRBSI/CABSI) in critical care areas and surgical site infection surveillance (SSIS) for Cardiac, Thoracic, Breast, and Upper GI surgeries.
· Gathered essential data, produced quarterly reports, and disseminated results to all relevant stakeholders.
· Conducted clinical audits in surveillance and infection control areas to ensure compliance with best practices.
· Collaborated with infection control and multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement guidelines to reduce hospital-acquired infection rates.
· Researched and developed business cases for quality improvement plans and oversaw implementation.
· Developed educational materials and provided training to healthcare workers on surveillance practices, CRBSI prevention, and post-op surgical site infection reduction.
· Delivered education sessions to undergraduate and postgraduate students on infection prevention and control measures.
Awards & Recognition
Full Drivers Licence