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Charge nurse with twelve years in acute medical nursing, the last four leading a 28-bed ward at a Cork hospital as the nurse in charge. Runs the shift, allocates the team, manages patient flow and admissions, and steps in clinically on the sickest patients. Lifted the ward's safety and patient-experience metrics through better handover, staffing and falls-prevention practice. Leads, mentors and rosters a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, and is the calm point of contact when a shift gets difficult. Strong clinically and as a leader, with a focus on safe care and a supported team. Looking for a charge-nurse or clinical-nurse-manager role with a hospital committed to safe staffing and good care.

Professional Summary

Cork University-Area Hospital - Cork, Ireland

Charge Nurse (Acute Medical Ward) April 2019 to Present 7 years & 4 months

Lead a 28-bed acute medical ward as nurse in charge, running the shift and allocating the nursing team.
Lifted the ward's safety and patient-experience metrics through better handover, staffing and rigorous falls-prevention practice.
Manage patient flow, admissions and discharges, coordinating closely with doctors and the bed-management team.
Step in clinically on deteriorating and complex patients, leading both the response and the escalation.
Roster, mentor and support a team of staff nurses and healthcare assistants right across shifts.
Handle complaints, incidents and difficult situations calmly to keep the ward safe and steady.