Fidelma Kenny
Enhanced Arthroplasty Clinical Nurse Manager at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Acute hip fracture pathway
HSElandMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Behaviours that challenge
Health Service ExecutiveMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Enabling and enhancing care of dementia patients
Health Service ExecutiveJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Covid-19 infection prevention & control
HselandMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Education programme for registered nurses to administer covid-19 vaccine
Health Service ExecutiveMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
HSE immunisation foundation
Health Service ExecutiveMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Putting on and taking off PPE in community healthcare settings
HselandMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Storing and managing vaccines
HselandMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Effective team communication
hselandApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Encouraging team communication and collaboration
HselandApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Establishing team goals and responsibilities, and using feedback effectively
HselandApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Facing challenges as a first time manager
hselandApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Suicide Interventionist Certification
Living WorksJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Adult asthma – diagnosis and management
www.medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Atrial fibrillation — detection, assessment, diagnosis and management
www.medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Crohn’s disease- presentation, diagnosis and management
Medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Management of type 2 diabetes
www.medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Osteoporosis — diagnosis and management
www.medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Overactive bladder - diagnosis and managment
Medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Pneumococcal disease - prevention and vaccinatin
Medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Pre-tibial lacerations – aetiology, assessment and management
www.medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Pressure ulcers – prevention strategies
www.medilearning.ieNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
An introduction to Children first
HSE LANDJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
First steps in Ethnic Equality Monitoring
HSElandJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Assessment in the Care of Older persons
HSElandJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Encountering, Assessing and Managing Pain
HSElandJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Foundation day on the unstable elbow
Cappagh National Orthopaedic HospitalApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Compass E-Learning Education Programme in-corprating the National Early Warning Score
HSELandFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
National Anaphylaxsis Education Programme for Healthcare professionals
HSELandFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
National Orthopeadic Conference
NMBIFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Personal and People Development
HSELandFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Personal and people development
HSElandFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
HSE LANDJul, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
The CPD Certification ServiceJul, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy
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Hand hygiene for clinical staff
HSE LANDApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Safe administration of chemotherapy / Anti-Cancer Drugs study day
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National Sepsis Management E-Learning Education Programme
HSE LANDNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Accu-Chek Inform II Training
HSESep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Health, Safety and Security
HSE LANDSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Medical/Surgical study day
Nursing & Midwifery Board of IrelandSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Medicines Management
HSE LANDSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Paediatric Early Warning System Education Programme
Nursing & Midwifery Board of IrelandSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Best Practice Training Program For Clinical Research
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Centrifuging
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Good Clinical Practice
-Jun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Introducing to Irish Sign Language - Healthcare
SignatureJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Life Support
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Manual Handling
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Pre-tibial lacerations – aetiology, assessment and management
Medilearning.ie
Experience
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National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Enhanced Arthroplasty Clinical Nurse Manager
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Sep 2023 - Present
I am involved in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are quality assurance, staff development, practice development, facilitating communication, research and audit and professional / clinical leadership. I work closely with same day discharge total hip and knee replacements from pre assessment through to discharge and clinic follow up. I assist in running clinics and reviewing patients pre and postoperatively. Show less
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Clinical Nurse Manager 1
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May 2021 - Sep 2023
Managing a fast paced Orthopaedic Dayward in collaboration with CNM2. I ensure maintenance of quality standards of service & the development of a shared sense of commitment and participation amongst staff in change management in responding to the health needs of the patients. Ensuring ward capacity & theatre lists are coordinated. Ensuring all staff members are proficient in the management of patient care. Audit current nursing practice and evaluate improvements in the quality of patient care including patient's impression of the service. Support staff development. Plan duty rosters ensuring an adequate/even distribution of staff. Advocate and maintain open communication with Senior Nurse Management and the Multi-disciplinary team on clinical and professional issues and ensure that prescribed care is delivered in accordance with agreed protocols.Act as a patient advocate through communication, negotiation and representation of the patient's values and decisions in collaboration with other professionals and community resource providers. Promote a courteous and helpful attitude to colleagues, staff, relatives and visitors. Show less
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Orthopeadic Staff Nurse
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Jan 2019 - May 2021
Based in a busy day ward setting. I also take charge of the ward when the need arises, thus improving my managerial skills. The ward encompasses ongoing review and care of patients in plaster casts, including review and change of casts as required, arthroscopy and injection of joints, osteotomy procedures, removal of metal and screws, hand and finger surgery, biopsies, excisions, epidurals, follow up review from X-ray procedures, removal of sutures and ward dressings of patients for review.
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Pool Staff Nurse
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
While based in the day ward, I worked extra shifts as a pool nurse across the hospital in the acute rehabilitation unit, post operative wards and care of the older person units. This gives a variety of exposure into the post operative care and complications a patient may face after an Orthopeadic procedure along with the rehabilitation process
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Galway University Hospitals
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Haematology/Oncology Staff Nurse
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
I worked in the area of hematology. I gained immense knowledge on chemotherapy regimes, oncology emergencies including neutropenic sepsis, stem cell harvesting/transplants, palliative care, psychological care and end of life care.
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Nursing Intern
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
A block of four internship placements consisting of nine weeks each in medical and surgical areas. January & February 2017 - St Nicholas's ward (Vascular Surgery) University Hospital, Galway.March & April 2017 - St. Patrick's ward (Oncology) University Hospital, Galway.May & June 2017 - St. Clare's ward (Surgical & gynaecology), Portiuncula Hospital, Galway.July & August 2017 - Hospital 1 (Day case infusions surgical/medical day cases) & Unit 4 (Rehabilitation), Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. Show less
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Chairperson
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
Advocating for fellow student nurses by highlighting topical issues countrywide with the aim to change and enhance future nursing education in Ireland. Advocating for fellow student nurses by highlighting topical issues countrywide with the aim to change and enhance future nursing education in Ireland.
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Health Service Executive
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Nurse
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2017
Vascular surgery - St. Nicholas's ward, Galway University Hospital (3 weeks) October 2016 End of life/Palliative Care - Galway Hospice (4 weeks inpatient & 1 week home care) September - October 2016 Emergency/Trauma - Emergency Department, University Hospital Galway (2 weeks) - April 2016 Infants & Children - Paediatric Unit, University Hospital Galway (2 weeks) - March 2016 Orthopeadic Surgery - Theatre, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway (2 weeks) - February – March 2016 Orthopeadics - St Finbar’s ward, University Hospital Galway (6 weeks) - November - December 2016 Care of the older person Psychiatry - Aras Naomh Chaolan, Castlerea, Roscommon (2 weeks) - March 2015 Public Health Psychiatry - Willowgrove day centre, Boyle, Roscommon (2 weeks) - March 2015 Intillectutal Disability - John Paul Centre, Renmore, Galway (1 week) - February 2015 Public Health - Athenry primary care centre, Athenry, Galway (1 week) - February 2015 Prenatal, Labour & Postnatal -Maternity Hospital, Galway (2 weeks) - February 2015 Care of the older person - Unit 6, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway (4 weeks) - October 2014 Cardiology & Thoracic surgery - Cardiothoracic unit, University Hospital Galway (4 weeks) - January 2014 General Medical - Hospital 1, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway (4 weeks) - November 2013 Show less
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NUI Galway
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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Clinical Research Intern Scholar
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Scholarship obtained for Summer 2016. I worked in the area of Oncology research and I have achieved a substantial insight into the field. My scholarship allowed me to achieve significant nursing research qualities: • Improved understanding of clinical research • Completion of Good Clinical Practice training • Understanding phase 1,2,3 trials and their differences • Importance of good patient record keeping • Insight into collaborative teamwork • Insight into roles of multidisciplinary care team • Development of data entry skills • Development of skills in reviewing clinical notes • Development of skills and understanding in maintaining comprehensive patient record keeping • Development of communication skills through liaising with the CRF team • Attendance of weekly clinical team meetings and teaching sessions In keeping with my nursing background, I attended patient clinics and provided basic patient care including documentation and vital signs which will prepare me for my 4th year clinical placements. Show less
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Health Research Board (HRB)
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Ireland
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
I obtained a research scholarship from the HRB in Summer 2016. I was an active member of the research team in the area of dementia. During this project I had the opportunity to be involved in the data collection and analysis of a three round Delphi survey. I received training in Delphi methodology, statistical analysis and developed my writing skills when I participated in the formulation of feedback to Delphi panelists. I learned how to formulate the questionnaire along with setting up, launching and managing surveys in the system. I developed skills in time management and project monitoring by forming deadlines for myself and forming a plan for what I wanted to achieve each week. I learnt how to export data from the survey software into statistical package IBM SPSS Version 21. I received training in SPSS so that I was familiar with the procedures. I worked with my supervisor in analyzing the data and determining the statistical details required to inform the development of the next round questionnaire. This experience allowed me to learn about statistical tests and the most appropriate tests to conduct depending on the data. I was helping in the preparation of feedback to the panelists for round 2.The practice reinforced new experience and knowledge to allow me to hone my skills. I also began writing the report for the round 1 phase of the Delphi which included forming the template, table of contents and slotting in the appropriate sections of the report. I formed the reference list for the literature review section. I learnt about prioritizing information, determining what results are significant and I identified the steps necessary in compiling different parts of the report of a research project. I was also supported in developing an abstract for submission at an undergraduate research day in the college discussing my part in the Delphi study. The whole project advantaged me in terms of my understanding and conduct of research. Show less
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Education
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2023 - 2023
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Postgraduate Certificate, Orthopeadic Nursing -
2021 - 2022
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Management, First class honours (1.1) -
2013 - 2017
National University of Ireland, Galway
Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing Science (General) -
2009 - 2013
Athenry Vocational School
High School, Junior and Leaving Certificate
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