Cara Loughran
Hamilton
Summary
Hardworking Compassionate Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Larchwood NI
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Support Worker
Karl Hoey
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
Patient Care Assistant
Rutledge
11.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Working With Patient's with a wide of range of Morbidities.
Care Assistant
Bk O'Donnell
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Education
Gcse - French(B),English(C),Religion(B),Ict(B)
Dean Maguire College
Carrickmore Northern Ireland Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ulster University
Derry Northern Ireland 12.2019
No Degree - Level 4&5 Social Health Care Management
South West College
Omagh04.2016
C - Health & Social Care
Dean Maguire College
Carrickmore Northern Ireland 09.2012
C - Child Development
Dean Maguire College
Carrickmore Northern Ireland 09.2012
Gcse - Maths(C),Double Award Science(CC),Media Studies(B)
Dean Maguire College
Carrickmore Northern Ireland 09.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Larchwood NI
04.2020 - 04.2024
Support Worker
Karl Hoey
10.2019 - 03.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Rutledge
11.2015 - 09.2019
Care Assistant
Bk O'Donnell
09.2012 - 10.2015
Gcse - French(B),English(C),Religion(B),Ict(B)
Dean Maguire College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ulster University
No Degree - Level 4&5 Social Health Care Management
South West College
C - Health & Social Care
Dean Maguire College
C - Child Development
Dean Maguire College
Gcse - Maths(C),Double Award Science(CC),Media Studies(B)
Dean Maguire College
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