Tammy Duffy
Mullingar,County Westmeath
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive expertise in Mental Health Nursing, Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Intellectual Disability Nursing. Proficient in empathic communication and therapeutic engagement, facilitating therapy sessions and providing psychosocial education to patients. Committed to mental health promotion and patient advocacy. Focused on providing specialised clinical care. Skilled in developing patient-centred treatment plans and improving health outcomes. Able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality care in complex situations. I can offer a strong foundation in clinical nursing and patient care with keen ability to adapt and learn quickly. Knowledgeable about patient assessments, care planning, and compassionate support. Other skills I attain are empathy, an active listener, and effective communicator. Knowledge about conflict resolution, emotional support, and maintaining confidentiality. Ready to use and develop interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinical Nurse Specialist Addictions
HSE, Community Alcohol And Drug Service
Mullingar, County Westmeath
09.2019 - 03.2026
- Developed individualised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Facilitated informative patient consultations to improve understanding of health conditions and treatments.
- Addressed critical health emergencies promptly, preventing further complications.
- Provided healthcare education for improved patient outcomes.
- Achieved consistent delivery of high-quality care with meticulous attention to detail.
- Documented all counselling activities meticulously for proper record keeping and reference.
- Promoted a positive healthcare environment through empathetic communication and support.
- Achieved timely therapeutic results with structured counselling sessions.
- Delivered effective therapeutic strategies by building trusting relationships with clients.
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
HSE, St Lomans Hospital
Mullingar, County Westmeath
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Alleviated anxieties of new admissions by providing clear explanations about the treatment process.
- Educated family members about mental health issues, fostering a supportive environment at home.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote communication and healing amongst peers.
- Provided compassionate care and support for patients suffering from various psychiatric conditions.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams for holistic treatment plans.
- Worked closely with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on changing patient needs.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively handing over patient case details during shift changes.
- Assessed physical health of patients, coordinating with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Managed crises promptly using de-escalation techniques to ensure safety of all involved parties.
- Administered prescribed medications, ensuring patient safety and compliance with medication regimen.
- Implemented individualised care plans by understanding the needs of each patient.
- Conducted therapeutic one-on-one sessions to improve patient mental health.
- Documented patient progress, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Prioritised tasks efficiently during high-stress situations, ensuring seamless delivery of care under challenging circumstances.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills whilst acting as charge nurse handling administrative duties alongside regular responsibilities.
Intellectual Disability Staff Nurse
HSE, Lough Sheever Intellectual Disability Service
Mullingar, County Westmeath
04.2011 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
Agency Nurse
HSE Lough Sheever Intellectual Disabilities
Mullingar, County Westmeath
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
Student Nurse
HSE Longford/Westmeath Laois/Offaly
01.2005 - 05.2008
- Participated actively in staff meetings; contributed valuable insights towards improvement of nursing practices at the hospital.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies.
Irish College for Humanities and applied Sciences
Dublin / Limerick 09.2017 - 06.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
International College, Personal and Professional Development
Athlone, County Westmeath 09.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Athlone Institute of Technology
Athlone, County Westmeath 09.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
- Addiction treatment familiarity
- Adult mental health care
- Empathic communication
- Therapeutic engagement
- Psychosocial education to patients
- Therapy session facilitation
- Mental health promotion
- Learning disability nursing
- Medication Administration
- Patient advocacy
- Patient record maintenance
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Walking
- Reading
- TV
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist Addictions
HSE, Community Alcohol And Drug Service
09.2019 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies.
Irish College for Humanities and applied Sciences
09.2017 - 06.2018
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
HSE, St Lomans Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
International College, Personal and Professional Development
09.2013 - 08.2016
Intellectual Disability Staff Nurse
HSE, Lough Sheever Intellectual Disability Service
04.2011 - 05.2016
Agency Nurse
HSE Lough Sheever Intellectual Disabilities
06.2008 - 04.2011
Student Nurse
HSE Longford/Westmeath Laois/Offaly
01.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Athlone Institute of Technology
09.2004 - 06.2008