Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Bridget O'Connor

Wall Township,NJ

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Provided optimal patient care to a variety of patients. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. I have been a nurse for over 17 years and looking to share my experiences to help educate and teach nurses to love a profession that I do.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager, CVICU

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
04.2018 - Current
  • coordinates staffing needs for 12 bed unit to maintain productivity numbers.
  • scheduling and payroll for over 60 employees.
  • effectively manages 60 employees; maintains the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff

Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
04.2015 - 04.2018
  • recovered open heart surgery patients directly from the operating room
  • took on role of charge nurse and preceptor
  • trained to care for patients with LVAD, impella, CRRT, IABP and ECMO
  • participated in performance improvement project regarding CLABSI prevention

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune , NJ
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • passed the perioperative course 101
  • maintained sterility during procedures
  • worked as circulating nurse and scrub nurse

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • worked as charge nurse and preceptor to new nurses
  • maintained nursing care ladder
  • cared for medical and surgical patients: including cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery
  • trained to put in intravenous lines and phlebotomy

Travel Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • worked as medical surgical nurse for two 16 week assignments: Boca Raton Regional Medical Center, Boca Raton, FL and Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.
  • ability to adapt to change and learn quickly

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
09.2006 - 12.2010

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
10-2006

Skills

  • dependable
  • team-player
  • great bedside manner
  • motivator
  • fast learner
  • ability to work in fast pace environment
  • organized

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification
  • Medical Surgical Nurse Certification
  • NIHSS
  • ACLS/BLS
  • CSU-ALS trainer

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award Nominee

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager, CVICU

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2018 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2015 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
10.2014 - 04.2015

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2011 - 10.2014

Travel Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
01.2011 - 04.2011

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2006 - 12.2010

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bridget O'Connor