Sarah Connolly
Galway,County Galway
Summary
Experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner offers sound judgement and excellent clinical knowledge to haematology role. Completes history taking and physical examinations to agreed standards. Solution-focused with excellent problem-solving abilities for reactive, attentive patient support.
Motivated cANP with experience delivering exceptional care standards in pressured practice environments. Meticulous in analysing and interpreting test results for positive decision-making and diagnosis management planning. Collaborative team player aiding productive multidisciplinary operations. Accomplished Advanced Nurse Practitioner with adaptable care experience and abilities. Organised with excellent time management to meet demands of busy clinical services. Coordinates multi-disciplinary teams for productive practice operations and excellent care continuity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Galway University Hospital
Galway , County Galway
2023.01 - Current
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines (HSE/NCCP) for continued practice compliance.
- Coordinated planning and delivery of Haematology care, communicating treatment and medication plans clearly to patients and carers.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending Galway University Hospital with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.
- Managed caseloads of up to 300 patients.
- Previous worked in UK also.
- Worked in Haematology for 23 years in different positions such staff nurse, clinical nurse manager and clinical nurse specialist before taking up the candidate advanced nurse practitioner post.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Galway University Hospital
Galway , County Galway
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Hired and laid off staff members to promote alignment with company values.
- Set discharge timeframes to meet patient and ward demands.
- Maintained open staff communication channels for enhanced care continuity.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent needs-based care.
Staff Nurse
Galway University Hospital
Galway , County Galway
2016.04 - 2021.09
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 10 patients per shift.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Staff Nurse
CPL Healthcare
Galway , County Galway
2013.03 - 2015.10
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading , Berkshire
2006.06 - 2012.12
Clinical Nurse Manager (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading , Berkshire
2005.05 - 2006.06
Staff Nurse (Haem/Onc)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading , Berkshire
2000.09 - 2005.05
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice & Prescribing
National University of Galway
Galway 2019.09 - 2021.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Haematology Nursing
Thames Valley University
Reading 2003.09 - 2004.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Thames Valley University
Reading 1997.09 - 2000.08
Skills
- Clinical excellence
- Patient treatments
- Acute condition management
- Caseload management
- Medication administration
- Critical judgement
- Patient health assessments
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient diagnosis
- Referral management
- Interdepartmental referrals
- Student nurse mentorship
- Advanced nursing duties
- Medical recordkeeping
Timeline
Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Galway University Hospital
2023.01 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Galway University Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.12
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice & Prescribing
National University of Galway
2019.09 - 2021.09
Staff Nurse
Galway University Hospital
2016.04 - 2021.09
Staff Nurse
CPL Healthcare
2013.03 - 2015.10
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2006.06 - 2012.12
Clinical Nurse Manager (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2005.05 - 2006.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Haematology Nursing
Thames Valley University
2003.09 - 2004.09
Staff Nurse (Haem/Onc)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2000.09 - 2005.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Thames Valley University
1997.09 - 2000.08
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