Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Personal Information
Timeline
Sophie Connerty

Sophie Connerty

St Kilda East,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and Compassionate Nurse with experience in providing high quality care to individuals with varied complex needs. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, prioritizing a person-centered approach and collaborating with MDT to promote patient well-being. Excel at building strong relationships with patients, ensuring people feel understood and supported in their daily lives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Your Nursing Agency (YNA)
06.2024 - Current
  • 1:1 Specials- providing individualized care to a person ensuring continuous care and safety.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans, addressing clients' physical, emotional, and mental well being.
  • Skilled in managing challenging behaviors exhibited by clients due to cognitive decline or mental health issues.
  • Managed medication administration and other essential nursing tasks to maintain patient health.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for diverse mental health issues, resulting in improved overall well-being of clients.
  • To build a good rapport with clients, actively listen and communicate with empathy, warmth and compassion.

Banana Sorter

Waddas bananas
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Banana Sorter

Neds farm
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Traffic Controller

WHO Group
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Updated signage with correct speeds and delay warnings based on daily conditions.
  • Directed traffic in construction sites to maintain safe conditions for workers and motorists.
  • Enhanced driver awareness of construction zones, placing and maintaining clear signage.

Traffic Controller

IFAS Security
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
  • Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
  • Directed traffic in car parks to maintain safe conditions for workers and motorists.
  • Reduced pedestrian wait times at crossings, optimizing signal timing based on pedestrian flow.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Intellectual Disability Nurse

Nurse on Call
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Work as part of a team with varied skill mix, building and maintaining relationships.
  • Liaising with members of the MDT, kitchen staff, pharmacist, and families on a regular basis.
  • Planning care, PCP goals, GP reviews, medication reviews, psychiatrist reviews and SALT reviews. Participation in Handovers, team meetings.
  • Completion of relevant documentation in line with policies and guidelines, example; safeguarding referral, Incident report forms, nursing notes, family call log, regular GP review, updates to CNM.
  • Ensuring all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, adhering to policies and procedures at all times.
  • Skilled in managing challenging behaviours exhibited by clients due to cognitive decline or mental health issues.

Intellectual Disability Nurse

Inbhear na Mara
11.2021 - 01.2022

Nurse On Call Agency
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • 1:1 Specials- providing individualized support, ensuring continuous care and safety to a person.
  • Work under the direction of the nurse and to assist the nurse in delivery of patient care in the hospital/healthcare setting.
  • To work as part of a team, building and maintaining relationships with staff and patients and promote equality of care to each individual.
  • Assist the patients under 12 activities of daily living while observing and passing any observations to the correct member of the MDT, ensuring confidentiality and close supervision is maintained at all times.
  • Comply with infection control Policy and Guidelines using correct procedures, maintaining a clean environment at all times with consideration to health and safety issues.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, adhering to hospital/healthcare policies and procedures at all times.

Healthcare Assistant

TLC Nursing Home
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Work under the direction of the nurse and to assist the nurse in delivery of patient care in the hospital/healthcare setting.
  • To work as part of a team, building and maintaining relationships with staff and patients and promote equality of care to each individual.
  • Assist the patients under 12 activities of daily living while observing and passing any observations to the correct member of the MDT, ensuring confidentiality and close supervision is maintained at all times.
  • Comply with infection control Policy and Guidelines using correct procedures, maintaining a clean environment at all times with consideration to health and safety issues.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, adhering to hospital/healthcare policies and procedures at all times.

Education

3rd Level College -

Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
01.2021

Leaving Certificate - English, Irish, Maths, Home Economics, Geography, Spanish, Biology

St. Wolstan’s Community School, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
01.2017

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail

  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening

Accomplishments

  • Achieved grade five in singing with the Royal Irish Academy of Music
  • Completed my ECDL computer training

References

  • Lucy Nyhan, CNM1, Aisling House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, Lucy.nyhan@hse.ie, 353 876088297
  • Taiwo Bello, CNM3, Aisling House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, Taiwo.bello@hse.ie, 353 876088297
  • Louise O’Grady, CNM2, Inbhear na Mara, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, 071 9841952

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Reading, Running, Yoga
  • Date of Birth: 03/06/99

Timeline

Banana Sorter - Waddas bananas
08.2024 - 10.2024
Banana Sorter - Neds farm
07.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse - Your Nursing Agency (YNA)
06.2024 - Current
Traffic Controller - IFAS Security
03.2024 - 06.2024
Traffic Controller - WHO Group
02.2024 - 06.2024
Intellectual Disability Nurse - Nurse on Call
02.2022 - 01.2024
Intellectual Disability Nurse - Inbhear na Mara
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Nurse On Call Agency
07.2020 - 12.2020
Healthcare Assistant - TLC Nursing Home
04.2019 - 08.2020
Letterkenny Institute of Technology - 3rd Level College,
St. Wolstan’s Community School - Leaving Certificate, English, Irish, Maths, Home Economics, Geography, Spanish, Biology
Sophie Connerty