Shauna McManus
Thame,Oxfordshire
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with expertise in interdisciplinary communication and nursing informatics. Skilled in IV insertion and removal, fostering patient trust, and maintaining composure under pressure. Known for a hardworking approach and commitment to enhancing patient care through effective communication and technical proficiency. I have completed additional training such as; IV Therapy Passport 2026, Manual Handling 2025, ANTT Training 2025, Maintaining Safety in Work 2025, IV Cannulation and Venepuncture Training and ELearning. Throughout my nursing career I have spent time working in HDU, care of the elderly, surgical and medical acute nursing and emergency services amongst other clinical settings
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Nurse
Berkshire Grove Hospital
Maidenhead, Berkshire
2025.11 - Current
- Leading the nursing team in delivering high standards of patient care within a surgical setting.
- Providing preoperative and postoperative care to surgical patients.
- Organising and preparing patients for surgery including assessments and documentation.
- Monitoring and recovering patients from theatre and post anaesthetic recovery.
- Coordinating follow up care and liaising with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
- Responsible for administrative duties, patient documentation and scheduling.
- Supporting theatre staff and gaining experience assisting within theatre when required.
Registered Nurse
Alliance Nursing Agency
Perth, Western Australia
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Delivering patient centred care across medical and surgical environments.
- Administering medications and monitoring patient conditions.
- Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and effective patient care.
Registered General Nurse
Cumnor Hill House
Oxford, UK
2024.10 - 2025.03
- Sole nurse responsible for up to 60 residents in a nursing home setting.
- Supervised care staff while administering medications and coordinating care plans.
Registered General Nurse
Cavan General Hospital
Cavan
2023.07 - 2024.09
- Provided direct nursing care on a busy general medical ward.
- Managed patient caseloads and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Agency nurse
Nurse On Call
Cavan, Co Cavan
2022.05 - 2024.01
- Provided high-quality nursing care across a range of hospital wards including medical, surgical, and elderly care units.
- Working on and off with the same agency over a long period of time.
- Delivered personal care and supported patients with daily living activities while maintaining dignity and safety.
- Adapted quickly to different ward environments, policies, and clinical teams.
Band 5 Adult Nurse
Kings College Hospital
London
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Delivered nursing care in a busy NHS respiratory ward supporting patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Registered General Nurse
Letterkenny Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Managed patient caseload in a surgical ward and supported postoperative recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - General Nursing
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
2017.01 - 2021.01
QQI Level 5 - Pre Nursing Studies
Cavan Institute
2016.01 - 2017.01
Leaving Certificate - undefined
St. Bricins College
Belturbet 2015.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Interdisciplinary communication
- IV insertion and removal
- Fostering patient trust
- Nursing informatics knowledge
- Calm under pressure
- Hardworking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) – 2026
- Children’s First Training (HSE)
- Safe Moving & Handling
- Breakaway Training
- IV Therapy Passport – 2026
- Venepuncture and IV Cannulation Training
- Hemovigilance Training
- Cancer Education Programme – Tallaght Hospital
- Nursing Preceptorship
References
Available on request
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Berkshire Grove Hospital
2025.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alliance Nursing Agency
2025.05 - 2025.11
Registered General Nurse
Cumnor Hill House
2024.10 - 2025.03
Registered General Nurse
Cavan General Hospital
2023.07 - 2024.09
Band 5 Adult Nurse
Kings College Hospital
2022.08 - 2023.01
Agency nurse
Nurse On Call
2022.05 - 2024.01
Registered General Nurse
Letterkenny Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - General Nursing
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
2017.01 - 2021.01
QQI Level 5 - Pre Nursing Studies
Cavan Institute
2016.01 - 2017.01
Leaving Certificate - undefined
St. Bricins College
2015.01 - 2016.01