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
01.2023 - 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
09.2021 - 12.2022
- 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
04.2016 - 09.2021
- 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
03.2013 - 10.2015
- 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
06.2006 - 12.2012
Clinical Nurse Manager (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
05.2005 - 06.2006
Staff Nurse (Haem/Onc)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
09.2000 - 05.2005
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice & Prescribing
National University of Galway
Galway 09.2019 - 09.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Haematology Nursing
Thames Valley University
Reading 09.2003 - 09.2004
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Thames Valley University
Reading 09.1997 - 08.2000
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
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Galway University Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice & Prescribing
National University of Galway
09.2019 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse
Galway University Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse
CPL Healthcare
03.2013 - 10.2015
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
06.2006 - 12.2012
Clinical Nurse Manager (Haematology)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
05.2005 - 06.2006
Diploma of Higher Education - Haematology Nursing
Thames Valley University
09.2003 - 09.2004
Staff Nurse (Haem/Onc)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
09.2000 - 05.2005
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Thames Valley University
09.1997 - 08.2000
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