Niamh Mullan

I am currently undertaking a temporary clinical sister role in the my current place of work, alot of my skills and qualities are largely transferable however I have enhanced my leadership skills by managing acutely unwell patients, delegating workload, and supporting junior staff.

Managed a team of nurses, coordinating shift rotas and delegating duties to ensure efficient ward operation.

Coordinated nursing schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels for continuous patient care.

• Conducted clinical audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to elevate care standards.
• Collaborated with senior management, including ward sister and patient flow teams, to ensure safe and effective patient flow within the hospital.
• completed complex discharges from hospital, ensuring patients have received all care and have everything they need going forward.
• Provided support to patients and families going through a bereavement, palliative care or an end of life journey.

• Demonstrated clinical leadership in busy acute medical ward, coordinating and prioritising patient care based on clinical needs.
• Experienced in the early recognition of and management of patient deterioration within an acute medical ward.
• Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
• Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
• Confident in head to toe patient assessment, using the ABCDE method.
• Experienced in NEWS2 scores, venepuncture, cannulation, completing ECGS and other clinical managements for patients.
• Promoted best nursing practices by providing accurate, prompt patient provisions as a role model for peers.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create effective discharge plans for patients, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
• Providing supervision and guidance to junior staff, ensuring safe patient care and efficient patient flow is maintained.
• Maintained composure during high-pressure clinical emergencies, providing support to junior staff.