Mark Ward
Dungannon,Tyrone
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional demonstrating strengths in patient interaction and teamwork. Adapts to diverse needs through empathetic listening and effective communication. Eager to contribute to high standards of care and support healthcare teams in achieving their objectives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kingsbridge Hospital
Belfast, Antrim
01.2025 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, responding promptly to any indications of deterioration.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Documented patient care and progress, ensuring accurate records to support continuity of care.
- Promoted best nursing practices, exemplifying accurate and timely patient provisions to enhance care delivery.
- Provided high-quality patient care in various settings. and management of acute and chronic pain.
Registered Nurse
MPA Recruitment
Omagh, Tyrone
02.2013 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
Registered Nurse
Oberon
Belfast, Antrim
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
Registered Nurse
Scottish Nursing Guild
Belfast, Antrim
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, responding promptly to any indications of deterioration.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
Nursing Assistant
Meridian Healthcare
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level as part of physical assessments.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs.
Sales Assistant
Solar panels liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2010 - 05.2012
- Facilitated sales of solar panels by understanding and addressing customer needs and preferences.
- Guided customers in selecting products, providing tailored advice to fulfil their needs.
- Helped customers locate products and delivered comprehensive information to improve shopping experience.
- Handled customer enquiries, providing prompt responses to questions about products and services.
- Performed nursing duties while studying at LJMU, gaining practical experience in patient care.
Healthcare Nurse
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Omagh, Tyrone
08.2007 - 04.2012
- Delivered patient care, addressing hygiene needs and providing assistance with feeding to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted nurses in daily patient care tasks, contributing to seamless operations and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Facilitated communication with families and medical professionals to ensure coordinated care and support for patients.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Massage
South West College
Dungannon01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool01-2012
Skills
- Patient care
- IV therapy management
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Administering medicines
- Advanced wound management
- Wound dressing
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Aseptic techniques
- Pain management
- Risk management
- Medication safety practices
- Administering medicines
- Patient care
- Patient admission
- Health education
- Patient interaction
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient-centred communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Nursing practice
- Patient admission
- Medication safety practices
- Advanced wound management
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Bachelor of Science Adult Nursing
Interests
- Running- 4 full marathons 26 half marathons
- Golf- I have been an avid golfer since i was 10 years old
- Football- play regularly
- Gym
- Reading
- Padel
- Gardening
Accomplishments
- Raised £3100 for stroke ward in south west acute hospital in May 2024 by running Belfast Marathon
- Recognised by management for helping with new staff integration, leading to increased team morale.
Additional Information
- I have been a RGN for 15 years now and have a young family which is why I am looking to better my career for a better work life balance.
- I have been in a clinical nurse setting since 2007 and would like to now move into a different role, ideally in medi sales
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kingsbridge Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oberon
03.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Scottish Nursing Guild
08.2017 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
MPA Recruitment
02.2013 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Meridian Healthcare
01.2010 - 08.2012
Sales Assistant
Solar panels liverpool
01.2010 - 05.2012
Healthcare Nurse
Western Health and Social Care Trust
08.2007 - 04.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Massage
South West College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University