Claire Farrelly
Dublin, Ireland,Dublin
Summary
Patient-focused registered nurse with acute care experience delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Maintaining calm, professional performance during emergencies while supporting clinical quality standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse
Alliance Nursing Australia
Perth, Western Australia
03.2025 - Current
- Working across public and private hospitals throughout Western Australia, building broad clinical experience.
- Providing patient-centered nursing care across medical and surgical wards, emergency departments, endoscopy units, and radiology units. Ensuring quality and continuity of care.
- Caring for patients with acute and chronic conditions, pre and post-operative needs, and complex clinical presentations.
- Performing comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, clinical monitoring, care planning, and discharge planning.
- Providing pre and post procedural care within Endoscopy and Radiology department. Including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and early recognition of complications.
- Assisting patient care within Emergency departments. Adjusting to changing clinical demands and patient acuity.
- Using strong clinical judgement, critical thinking, prioritisation, and time-management skills in fast-paced environments.
- Adapting quickly to different hospital systems, policies, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining safe nursing practice.
- Advocating for patient dignity and safety while delivering compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive care.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Tallaght University Hospital
Tallaght, Dublin 24
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported patient-centered care for individuals undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in fast-paced outpatient setting.
- Assisted physicians during gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and double balloon procedures.
- Administered pre-procedure medications, monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, and cardiac rhythms during procedures, escalating care to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared patients for endoscopic procedures through education, assessment, and pre- and post-procedure care, ensuring readiness for discharge.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. Ensuring quality care.
Nurse Intern
Tallaght University Hospital
Tallaght, Dublin 24
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance in patient care within various medical and surgical wards.
- Assisted with daily care for six assigned patients.
- Documented vital signs, symptoms and medical history accurately. Gave report for all patients under care.
- Administered medications and treatments following protocols and supported patient safety.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to develop and carry out individualised care plans, and advocated for patients when needed.
- Supported wound care, dressings, drains, and trachea care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and promoting healing.
- Used time management and organisational skills to manage varied tasks, and delegated tasks when appropriate.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families.
- Took part in daily patient rounds and completed handover for patients under care.
Nursing student - Clinical placement
Tallaght University Hospital
Tallaght, Dublin 24
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Monitoring vital signs, observing administration of medications, assisting with activities of daily living and conducting patient assessments while documenting patient progress and reporting changes or deterioration.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills by interacting with patients and their families and providing emotional support.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills while making informed decisions within my scope of practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland01-2023
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- BLS/CPR certified.
- Management of actual or potential aggression [MAPA] certified
- Manual handling certified.
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
Alliance Nursing Australia
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Tallaght University Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2025
Nurse Intern
Tallaght University Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
Nursing student - Clinical placement
Tallaght University Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Trinity College