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Nicola O'Gorman

Manchester,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced Adult Nurse with 18 years in cardiology, specialising as an Arrhythmia Specialist Nurse and Heart Failure Nurse. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, holding a diploma from Manchester Metropolitan University. Completed V300 non-medical prescribing and advanced training in heart disease management. Committed to continuous professional development, with certifications in advanced life support and ECG interpretation, focused on improving patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
04.2021 - Current
  • Managing and prescribing heart failure medications
  • Conducted clinical assessments and monitored patient symptoms to guide treatment plans
  • Tracked changes in patient health to inform treatment decisions
  • Ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests; bloods, ECGs, Echocardiogram and heart monitors
  • Coordinated care by arranging admissions and liaising with cardiologists, primary care doctors, and MDT members to minimise hospital admissions
  • Delivered patient education and promoted health initiatives to empower self-management
  • Facilitated difficult conversations regarding DNACPR, advanced care planning, disease progression, and the need for cardiac devices including ICDs.
  • Supported palliative care initiatives through advanced care planning and emotional support provision.

Education

Level 7 - Management of Chronic Heart Failure

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
01-2023

Degree Level 6 - Clinical Examination skills

University of Bolton
Bolton
01-2022

Degree Level 6 - V300 non Medical Prescribing

University of Bolton
Bolton
01-2021

Degree - Essential skills for dealing with patients with Heart Disease

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
01-2011

Degree - Developing Research skills

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
01-2011

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
01-2007

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication management
  • Diagnostic interpretation
  • Care coordination
  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG and interpretation
  • Cardiac Clinical examination skills
  • Health promotion
  • Disease monitoring
  • Patient education
  • Advanced care planning

Timeline

Heart Failure Specialist Nurse

Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
04.2021 - Current

Level 7 - Management of Chronic Heart Failure

Glasgow Caledonian University

Degree Level 6 - Clinical Examination skills

University of Bolton

Degree Level 6 - V300 non Medical Prescribing

University of Bolton

Degree - Essential skills for dealing with patients with Heart Disease

Manchester Metropolitan University

Degree - Developing Research skills

Manchester Metropolitan University

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Manchester Metropolitan University
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