
Paediatric Respiratory Nurse at HSE Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar
NationalityIrish
Current locationIreland
Work categoryMedical and Nursing
EducationMasters/PostGrad
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Niamh O'Regan's Professional Experience
HSE Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar - Paediatric Respiratory Nurse
Responsible for the development and management of the respiratory nursing service to a cohort of patients who have respiratory conditions. responsibilities include managing a vaccination programme for RSV, Phlebotomy, Skin prick allergy testing, sweat testing procedures parent and patient education and support.
I am a nurse prescriber which involves making clinical decisions regarding treatment. I am also involved in the development of guidelines and protocols in relation to respiratory patients. I am an active participant in the Natiintian onal Asthma Chronic Care group adn have also acted as a clinical advisor to pharmaceutical companies.
I attend regular meetings and have undertaken relevant courses to maintain a current knowledge base in this area.
I am also proficient in Microsoft Office and the use of technology in the areas of patient care.
Credit Valley Hospital - Senior Staff nurse
While working here i advanced to become a senior staff nurse responsible for managing the ward during my shifts. this included patient allocation, staffing levels and supporting colleagues. I also gained advanced IV starter skills enabling me to cannulate difficult to access patients includign the elderly and neonates.
St Vincent's Private Hospital - Staff nurse
Staff nurse on Oncology ward
The Children's Hospital, Temple Street - Staff Nurse
Staff Nurse on General Paediatric ward
Niamh O'Regan's Education and Qualifications
Diploma - Paediatric Asthma
The National Asthma Training Center, Warrick
Certificate - Essentials of Allergic Rhinitis
The National Asthma Training Center, Warrick
Certificate - Nurse Prescribing, Prescribing
The Royal College of Surgeons
Masters/PostGrad - Nursing
Trinity College, Dublin
Higher Diploma - Clinical Practice
Trinity Collage Dublin
Certificate - Teaching and Learning for Nursing Staff
Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children
Diploma - Asthma
The National Asthma Training Center, Warrick
Certificate - General Nursing, Nursing
St Vincents University Hospital
Certificate - Paediatric Nursing, Nursing
Childrens University Hospital
second level/high school education -
Santa Maria College
Niamh O'Regan's Additional Information
Links
- Linkedin Profile - http://www.linkedin.com/pub/niamh-o-regan/12/62a/503