Sarah O'Dea
Lambeth,Greater London
Summary
Senior Fertility Nurse with extensive experience in embryo transfer, IUI procedures, PRP procedures, HyCoSy, and saline scans. Proven leadership as nurse in charge, effectively managing emergency responsibilities. Dedicated to enhancing patient care through specialised skills and continuous clinical development.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Fertility Senior Nurse
HCA Healthcare UK
London, Greater London
2025.12 - Current
- Screened patients prior to treatment sessions to ensure compliance with safety protocols, following HFEA UK guidance and protocols.
- Triage patients based on clinical urgency and nurse in charge protocols.
- Answer emergency phone and manage out-of-hours crises effectively.
Fertility Staff Nurse
HCA Healthcare, The Lister Hospital
2024.02 - 2025.12
- Counsel patients on fertility preservation during consultations, ensuring understanding of protocols and side effects to support informed decision-making.
- Interpret sonography scans and guide patients through cycles after ultrasound visits.
- Perform phlebotomy for serum hormone testing and support physician decision-making.
- Manage appointments while providing clear instructions for collections, transfers, and IUIs to enhance patient experience and compliance.
- Screen patients before treatment starts, following HFEA UK guidelines.
- Document all interventions, patient instructions, and discussion details meticulously.
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Supported patients with critical conditions through continuous monitoring and empathetic bedside care.
- Delivered patient care to enhance health outcomes through daily assessments and interventions.
- Administered medications with precision to ensure safe treatment delivery and minimise risk.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records for continuity of care.
- Disposed of samples in accordance with safety protocols to ensure proper waste management. and hazardous waste to prevent infection and contamination.
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
St George's Hospital, Tooting Broadway, Wandsworth
Wandsworth
2021.01 - 2023.03
- Delivered emergency care in critical situations to stabilise patients.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, coordinating emergency care to address urgent needs.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, contributing to comprehensive care planning efforts.
- Established strong rapport with patients and nursing colleagues to enhance collaborative care.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
St George's Hospital, Tooting Broadway, Wandsworth
Wandsworth
2021.10 - 2023.01
- Monitored patients to identify and address emergency support needs
- Provided high-quality nursing care to ensure patient comfort and optimal recovery
- Educated patients and families on effective treatment plans to enhance understanding and compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen 2017.09 - 2020.09
Masters - Advanced Nursing
St George's University
London 2021.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Embryo Transfer
- IUI procedure
- PRP procedures
- Hycosy
- Sonography interpretation
- Saline scans
- Emergency phone management
- Nurse in Charge
Timeline
Fertility Senior Nurse
HCA Healthcare UK
2025.12 - Current
Fertility Staff Nurse
HCA Healthcare, The Lister Hospital
2024.02 - 2025.12
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.02 - 2023.10
Critical Care Staff Nurse
St George's Hospital, Tooting Broadway, Wandsworth
2021.10 - 2023.01
Masters - Advanced Nursing
St George's University
2021.01 - 2023.01
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
St George's Hospital, Tooting Broadway, Wandsworth
2021.01 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Gordon University
2017.09 - 2020.09