Valerie O'Brien

• Collaborated with local healthcare providers for improved patient care coordination.
• Engaged in continuous professional development activities, staying informed about latest public health trends.
• Managed a mixed caseload of clients, including
• Child health, Clinical cases, Disability and Elderly care.
• Conducted home visits to assess families' healthcare needs, resulting in tailored care plans.

• Managed Liver Transplant High dependency Unit and step down ward.
• Managed and supported staff.
• Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
• supported patients to achieve best outcomes.

• Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Caring for unconscious patients on Ventilators.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.

Worked in General and Paediatric Hospitals primarily in ICU placements

in Dublin.

Monitored patients in ICU, identifying early warning signs of health deterioration.

• Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Managed wound dressings to promote healing and prevent infection.

Provided care for children recovering from major surgeries, including cardiac and neurological procedures.

• Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.

Completed Combined 4-year integrated course in Paediatric and General Nursing, graduating with Honours in both subjects.