Shannen Fitzgerald
Castlebar, Co. Mayo,Ireland
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with expertise in venepuncture, intravenous cannula insertion, and female urinary catheterisation. Demonstrates exceptional patient advocacy, education, and safety practices while maintaining accurate record-keeping and documentation. Experienced in adult surgical and medical nursing, with a proven ability to identify and manage deteriorating patients in line with national policies and hospital guidelines. Adept at building therapeutic relationships, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through critical thinking and problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality care with strong time management skills and a focus on maintaining patient safety at all times.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff nurse
Mayo University Hospital
Castlebar, Ireland
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient-centred nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Provided compassionate, emotional support to patients and acted as an advocate for the patient where possible.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Prioritised nursing care tasks based on clinical need. Responded in a timely and efficient manner to a deteriorating patient.
- Active involvement in discharge planning to reduce the length of hospital stay.
- Experienced in both pre and post surgical patient care and the care of complex medical patients.
- Regular engagement in CPD training to enhance existing nursing skills and stay updated with evolving best practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
Student Nurse Intern
Mayo University Hospital
Castlebar, Ireland
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Advocated for patient rights with ethical considerations.
- Documented patient data to aid treatment plans.
- Observed patients' condition changes with diligent monitoring.
- Demonstrated competence in using medical equipment for accurate data recording.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Implemented nursing care plans, contributed to positive health outcomes.
- Prepared patients for surgery, reduced anxiety levels pre-procedure.
- Improved patient satisfaction through empathetic and respectful communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Atlantic Technological University
Mayo, County Mayo 09.2019 - 09.2023
Skills
- Proficient in venepuncture and insertion of intravenous cannulas
- Proficient in insertion of female indwelling urinary catheters
- Patient advocacy
- Excellent communicator
- Accurate record keeping and documentation skills
- Experience in both adult surgical and medical nursing
- Patient education
- Able to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best outcomes for patients
- Able to identify and manage a deteriorating patient in line with national policy and local hospital guidelines
- Maintaining patient safety at all times
- Time management
- Critical thinking, problem solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff nurse
Mayo University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Mayo University Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Atlantic Technological University
09.2019 - 09.2023
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