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Sabrina Dolan

Ballinasloe,Ireland

Summary

Highly motivated final-year honours Bachelor of Nursing Science student delivering high-quality patient care while adhering to professional healthcare standards, with excellent communication skills, collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams. Actively pursuing a nursing position within an acute psychiatric unit to further enhance acquired skills and experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Student Nurse

HSE
Galway, County Galway
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Continuing care for residents living with dementia
  • During this placement, I introduced the Glasgow Coma Scale
  • This is a technique utilised by healthcare personnel to assess reductions in consciousness
  • Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.
  • Liaised effectively with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless patient care delivery.

Student Nurse

Roscommon
Roscommon
01.2024 - 03.2024

Ensured adequate documentation of care patients received as per NMBI guidelines

  • Carried out admissions and discharges under the indirect supervision of the RPN
  • Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.

Health Care Assistant

Emergency Department, Portiuncula Hospital
Galway
01.2010 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with the team in emergency scenarios when I initiated a cardiac arrest call and assisted in administering CPR
  • Worked in a busy environment, which has a high turnover of patients daily
  • Communicated effectively with different disciplines
  • Facilitating the delivery of personalised, patient-centred care under the supervision, direction, and guidance of a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team
  • Responsible for ordering stock weekly
  • Assist in transferring patients to their allocated ward or another hospital.

Health Care Assistant

Portiuncula Hospital
Galway
01.2000 - 01.2010
  • Encouraged and helped patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom
  • Offer ingestion assistance
  • Assist in sustaining a secure environment
  • Offer emotional support and reassurance and facilitate the enhancement of mental well-being
  • Procure the weekly stock necessary for the department
  • Revise fluid balances and communicate effectively with nursing personnel concerning patient welfare
  • Aided in the end-of-life care and supported families who were affected

Health Care Assistant

Hospital 1, Merlin Park
Galway
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Facilitated the Registered Nurse in the effective provision of patient care
  • Assisted physiotherapist to mobilise patients' post-surgery
  • Coordinated the provision of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Updated nursing documents, such as fluid balances
  • Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery.
  • Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Science - Mental Health

University of Galway
Galway
01.2021 -

Leaving Certificate - Secondry education

Mean Scoil Mhuire
Galway

Skills

  • Communication
  • Planning and organising
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Teamwork
  • Patient-focused
  • Problem solving
  • IT

Custom

Available on request.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Nurse

HSE
09.2024 - 10.2024

Student Nurse

Roscommon
01.2024 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Nursing Science - Mental Health

University of Galway
01.2021 -

Health Care Assistant

Emergency Department, Portiuncula Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2024

Health Care Assistant

Portiuncula Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2010

Health Care Assistant

Hospital 1, Merlin Park
01.1998 - 01.2000

Leaving Certificate - Secondry education

Mean Scoil Mhuire
Sabrina Dolan