Angela Hyland

Discharge Coordinator for Special Care Nursery and Intensive Care Nursery

• Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions
• Maintained strong working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment and long term discharge / follow up plans
• Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit
• Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility
• Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process
• Created educational materials for staff and patients

Clinical Nurse

Special Care Nursery

- Included Team Leading, Portfolio work and Preceptorship responsibilities

Intensive Care Nursery

- Included Team Leading, Portfolio work, Preceptorship and Neonatal Retrieval responsibilities

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant – May 2010 (full time - annual leave cover)

Special Care Nursery

• Respond to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
• Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served
• Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions
• Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care
• Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care
• Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information
• Improved team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment
• Managed patient records with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Maintained strong working relationships with medical, nursing, social work and all members of the neonatal multidisciplinary team fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes
• Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult medical situations
• Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals and families with knowledge to take charge of their health
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for patients

• Postnatal, Special Care Nursery and Birth Suite

• Antenatal, Postnatal, Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery

• Antenatal, Postnatal, Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery, Community Health

• Paediatric Ward

• Nursing Home, General ward (medical, surgical, theatre) and Accident and Emergency

• General Ward and Accident and Emergency
• 12 month Beginning Practitioner Program