Anna O'Hara
Little Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, excelling in maternal/newborn care and nursing staff leadership. Expert in patient and family education, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Skilled in staff development, adept at fostering a collaborative and compassionate care environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Unit
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
- Supervised needs and flow of Mother/Baby unit as a Charge Nurse.
- Served as the scheduler for RN's.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the postpartum mother, antepartum patient, post-op gynecological patient, and newborn.
- Provided 1:1 care of the newborn during the initial transitional period of life.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse, School Nurse
The Shore Center
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Served as a full-time substitute school nurse for 14-15 school year at a school for autism.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and seizure disorders adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Provided g-tube feedings to students with oral aversions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2014
Skills
- Staff development and precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Maternal/Newborn care
- Patient and family education
Certification
- BLS certified through the American Heart Association
- NRP certified through the American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby Unit
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, School Nurse
The Shore Center
11.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University