Biography:
Claire (RGN, NP, RANP) training in general nursing in Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD). Claire has completed a Post Grad diploma in Gerontological Nursing(2016) TCD and Masters in Advanced Practice (2010) in Trinity College Dublin. Currently Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in gerontology based in acute services. As part of her role as RANP she development the first nursing home liaison services within Tallaght University Hospital, to provide mainstream medical and emergency care to all nursing home residents admitted to acute services. She has presented at the Irish Gerontology Society and the All Ireland Integrated Care conferences and is currently sitting on multiple national working groups aimed at improving healthcare for older people in Ireland. She is committed to continued professional development and improving the healthcare experience for older people by providing evidence based best practice and continuity of care. She have been involved in various research projects and publications.
Title : Nursing home residents direct review in emergency depart - A registered advanced nurse practitioner supported approach
Title : Advanced nurse practitioner - Supported nursing home liaison service