Mary Perpetua Latta
Antrim,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
Patient-centred clinical nurse manager with substantial experience in healthcare management and leadership. Skilled at coordinating patient care and delivering well-trained nursing teams.
Understands importance of providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to staff.
Passionate about the standard of care provided and committed to the role of Nurse Manager
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nurse Manager
Hutchinson Care Homes
Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey
09.1998 - Current
- Approved maintenance and repair of clinic equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Managed budget of clinic to monitor expenditures.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Responded to evolving patient needs for individualised care.
- Improved patient outcomes, prioritising care according to urgency of patient needs and available resources.
- Developed staff by providing supervision and guidance to promote competency and capabilities
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Stored, handled, and administered drugs to exact guidelines.
- Inducted, trained and mentored new care staff to provide first-class patient support.
- Promoted patient privacy and dignity for professional, compassionate clinical support.
- Implemented infection control measures for improved hygiene and reduced risk.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals and patients to discuss treatment plans.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent needs-based care.
- Maintained open staff communication channels for enhanced care continuity.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Staff nurse
Hutchinson Care Homes
Antrim, Antrim
05.1995 - 08.1998
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Assisted with routine medical tests
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Prioritised dignity and compassion to provide highly regarded end-of-life care.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Multi-disciplinary unit
Londonderry, Northern Ireland 09.1987 - 06.1990
Skills
- Palliative care
- Staff performance evaluations
- Staff supervision
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Patient-centred care
- Catheter and wound care
- Palliative Care
- Support to family during transition to Nursing Home
Affiliations
- Enjoying reading swimming and walking
Mental Health Champion for the Organisation
Mental health First Aider to employees
My Home Life
I commenced My Homelife project in Sept 23 and the course will run until June 24. The project promotes quality of life and delivers positive development in Care Homes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Hutchinson Care Homes
09.1998 - Current
Staff nurse
Hutchinson Care Homes
05.1995 - 08.1998
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Multi-disciplinary unit
09.1987 - 06.1990
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