Lauren Conroy
Windsor
Summary
Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, contemporary, and efficient care, with a nursing career in Ireland as a registered nurse specializing in urology and maxillofacial care. Gained valuable experience as an agency nurse in Melbourne before transitioning into clinical research, working at a cutting-edge Phase One human challenge trials facility. Known for collaborative team efforts and achieving impactful results, ensuring reliable and accurate data collection. Skilled in patient assessment, ethical research practices, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Passion for research continues to grow, while maintaining a focus on hospital-based nursing skills. Dedicated to balancing work between both clinical and research nursing, staying up-to-date and making effective contributions in both areas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse
Doherty Clinical Trials
01.2024 - Current
- Working as a research nurse in a human challenged trials organisation set up for purpose by Doherty institute to research infectious diseases.
- Triage nurse for phase one trials. Multiple trials taking place at the same time.
- Team leader for trials, delegating work for the clinical team and communicating with the project management team.
- Good knowledge of protocols and procedures relating to clinical trials.
- Vital role in stock counts, including crash cart stokes and stores.
Agency Nurse
Alliance
10.2023 - Current
- Agency nurse with adaptability to work within different hospitals with different specialties.
- Great communication skills which are necessary when working agency.
- Flexibility to work between night and day shifts within different healthcare settings.
Staff Nurse on St.Pius Ward
Galway University Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Surgical nurse on a urology and maxillofacial ward
- Pre and post-operative care
- Tracheostomy trained which is put to practice regularly with the maxillofacial patients
- Experienced with nursing high acuity urology patients with kidney failure
- On a day shift nursed6-9 patients, on a night shift12-15 patients
- Step in charge nurse
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
Covid-19 Vaccinator and Covid-19 Swabber
Nurse on Call
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed the Hibernian Healthcare Covid-19 vaccinator upskilling course
- Communicating effectively with the public to determine if eligibility is meet for vaccines.
- Using clinical judgement to determine how long a patient should stay in the monitored post vaccination section
- Monitoring all clients closely in post vaccination is vital as everyone reacts differently to vaccines and all reactions are unpredictable
- Competent in emergency situations is essential
- Acquiring consent from the client and giving an explanation of how a swab/vaccine is carried out
- Adapting well to being allocated to different vaccination and swabbing center's to help with under staffing
Education
BA (Hons) - General Nursing
National University of Ireland, Galway
01.2022
St. Joseph’s College, Summerhill
Athlone, Ireland01.2018
Skills
- Consistently works well alongside peers and assists coworkers with patient care when needed Experienced as an in-charge nurse in both hospital and research settings, with expertise in managing teams and ensuring seamless care coordination Background in clinical and research environments has developed a well-rounded skill set, applied to patient management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Great communication skills are vital and the ability to communicate to all ages of patients is crucial Communicate appropriately to all members of the multidisciplinary team while advocating for patients I communicate between clinical research staff and project management staff during trials
- Consistently punctual, with a strong recognition of the critical importance of time management in the role of team lead research nurse Given that all data is collected in 'real-time,' efficient and accurate time management is essential to ensure timely and precise data collection, crucial for the success of clinical trials and research outcomes
- Handovers are organized and appropriate Priorities workload to ensure all jobs are completed on time
- Eager to be taught new skills and knowledge Approach every workday as an opportunity to learn Enthusiastic to continue to upskill through clinical experience and further education
- Values and appreciates cultural sensitivities and diversity in the workplace
Accomplishments
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) up to date.
- Mandatory trainings up to date.
- BLS29/Jan/2025
- Fire safety2024
- Manual handling certificate.
- Tracheostomy trained.
- Venepuncture and cannulation trained.
- End of life course complete.
- Anaphylaxis course.
- Covid-19 vaccinator upskilling course completed which is run by Hibernian Healthcare.
Hobbies and Interests
I'm an extremely social person and I love to travel and meet new people. I enjoy doing regional nursing contracts for this same reason. I sing and play guitar and part take in various Irish lead team sports.
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Doherty Clinical Trials
01.2024 - Current
Agency Nurse
Alliance
10.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse on St.Pius Ward
Galway University Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
Covid-19 Vaccinator and Covid-19 Swabber
Nurse on Call
06.2021 - 05.2022
BA (Hons) - General Nursing
National University of Ireland, Galway
St. Joseph’s College, Summerhill
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