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Debbie Shonowo

@debbieshonowo

Health informatics professional at Health Service Executive, combining frontline nursing expertise with a redesign of the HSE mental health digital service that improved key user flows by 40%.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

I'm motivated to transition into a customer-facing Health Informatics role, supporting organisations to navigate digital change and implement practical, user-centred solutions.

At Health Service Executive, I provide person-centred nursing care and clinical oversight in a community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities. I coordinate care plans and clinical documentation, and support staff in maintaining safe, consistent care.

As a Mentee at UX Tree, I led a healthcare-focused UX project redesigning the HSE mental health digital service. I conducted user research, workflow analysis, and usability testing; the redesign improved key user flows by 40%, and received Best Research and Best Project awards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Staff Nurse

Current

Health Service Executive

Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)

Providing person-centred nursing care and clinical oversight within a community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities. Coordinating care plans and providing clinical supervision across residential houses.

Clinical Governance Person centred care Safeguarding Risk Management Care Planning Clinical Documentation Supervision

Agency Nurse

Nurse on Call

Jun 2022 - Mar 2026 (3 years 9 months)

Delivered high-quality nursing care across acute hospitals, clinics, and residential services. Utilised Epic and EPR systems for accurate documentation and safe medication administration.

Epic EPR Medication administration Clinical Documentation Clinical Governance Adaptability Digital Literacy

Mentee

UX Tree

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)

Led a healthcare-focused UX project redesigning the HSE mental health digital service. Conducted user research, workflow analysis, and usability testing to identify clinical and user pain points.

User Research Usability Testing Workflow Analysis UX Design Accessibility Navigation Task Completion

Staff Nurse

Hermitage Clinic

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Delivered pre- and post-operative care to surgical day patients, ensuring safe admissions, intra-operative support, and timely recovery. Performed patient assessments and provided patient and family education.

Pre Operative Care Postoperative Care patient assessment Vital Signs Monitoring Wound Care Patient Education Meditech

Staff Nurse

St. James Hospital

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)

Delivered acute nursing care to patients with endocrinology, dermatology, and rheumatology conditions. Acted as a super-user and peer mentor during the hospital's transition to the Cerner system.

Acute Care Endocrinology Dermatology Rheumatology Cerner Super User Multidisciplinary Collaboration Patient Education