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Shauna Daly

Ballyagogue, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with a background in the operating theatre. Skilled in patient centred care, scrub and scout duties and operating room protocols and policies. Excels at communication, teamwork and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Health Service Executive
Limerick
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
  • Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest level of care to patients.
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing different surgeries.
  • Participated in the operating theatre checklist each day ensuring all adequate stock and instrumentation was needed for each surgery.
  • Observed and anticipated surgeon's needs while maintaining sterility during operations.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and to comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Contributed to person centred care and built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and understanding.
  • Worked efficiently in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.

Health Care Assistant

Abbeylands Nursing Home
Cork
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provided residents with person centred care and tended to each individual needs in a safe and compassionate manner to ensure the highest level of care given.
  • Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, feeding, mobilising and dressing.
  • Interacted positively with residents and their families listening attentively to any worries or concerns.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Answered call bells efficiently and responded to residents requests in a timely manner.
  • Observed residents physical, mental, and emotional well being, reporting any changes to the nurse on duty.
  • Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team with other health care professionals such as health care assistants, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and activity co coordinators.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Nursing

University: University of Limerick
Limerick
05-2021

Secondary School: Scoil Pol
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
06-2017

Primary School: Scoil Fhionain
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
06-2012

Skills

  • Knowledge of Operating Room protocols
  • Experience in emergency response
  • Competent in Surgical asepsis, maintaining sterility and infection prevention and control
  • Effective communicator with patients families and all healthcare professionals
  • Actively involved in patient advocacy and safety
  • Scrub nurse skills
  • Works effectively as part of a team
  • Basic life support skills
  • Knowledge of Preoperative checklists
  • Knowlege of Patient positioning for various surgical procedures
  • Scout nurse skills
  • Demonstrates effective time management

References

Moya Donovan 

Cinical Nurse Manager 2

University Hospital Limerick

Email: moyarose.donovan@hse.ie

Timeline

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Health Service Executive
01.2021 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Abbeylands Nursing Home
01.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - General Nursing

University: University of Limerick

Secondary School: Scoil Pol

Primary School: Scoil Fhionain
Shauna Daly