Aurora O'Connor
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tele/Med Surg RN II
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Telemetry Staff Nurse II
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Prepared, administered and recorded medications such as amiodarone, diltiazem, dopamine drips and reported adverse reactions in accordance with policy.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and notified appropriate medical team members.
- Instructed patients and family how to manage illness by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet, nutrition and exercise programs and self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Charge Nurse
Healdsburg Senior Living, A Pacifica Community
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
Certified Nursing Assistant
Napa Valley St. Helena Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Transported patients in the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy
Central Supply and Staffing Coordinanator
Park View Post Acute
03.2013 - 07.2015
- started as CNA worked my way up to Ward Clerk, Social services and D/C planner, and ended as a Central Supply and Staffing coordinator
- Create CNA weekly and monthly schedules
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintain a monthly budget for supply
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Attend daily coordinator meetings
- Calculate daily PPD for nursing staff
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hired Hands Inc
02.2009 - 02.2013
- I worked as a CNA that specialized in Alzheimer's care, assistance with medication and Drive clients to doctor's appointments.
- Work as a personal assistant with people in substance abuse Rehab.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA2017
Associates Degree - Natural science
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA2015
Associates Degree - Pre-Allied Health
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA2015
Skills
- NIHSS certified
- EKG competent
- Fluent in Spanish
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cardiac drip
- Fast learner, and dedicated to my work
Certification
Registered Nurse
NIHSS
ACLS
PALS
Basic Life support
Wound Treatment Associate
Timeline
Tele/Med Surg RN II
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
Telemetry Staff Nurse II
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse
Healdsburg Senior Living, A Pacifica Community
09.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Napa Valley St. Helena Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2017
Central Supply and Staffing Coordinanator
Park View Post Acute
03.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hired Hands Inc
02.2009 - 02.2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associates Degree - Natural science
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associates Degree - Pre-Allied Health
Santa Rosa Junior College