Caitlin O'Neill
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with career history in direct patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and have proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Successfully develop 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
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Neuroscience Institute
2022.09 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, 7 Lime Neuroscience/Stroke
2019.07 - 2023.02
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Certified Medical Assistant
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Rock Medical
2017.01 - 2019.06
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Lancaster
2009.12 - 2016.06
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments. - Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions. - Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly. - Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Hanover Hospital
2013.06 - 2014.03
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Argires, Becker
2008.07 - 2009.11
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minnesota09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2019
Associates Degree - Clinical Medical Assisting
York Technical Institute
Lancaster, PA07.2008
High School Diploma -
Manheim Township High School
Lancaster, PA06.2006
Skills
- Seizure Management
- Direct Patient Care/Physical Assessment
- Medication/Immunizations Administration
- Patient & Family Education
- Triage
- Patient Admission and Discharging
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Wound Care
- Staff Supervision
- Tracheostomy Care
- Neurology Expertise
Certification
AHA BLS/CPR Certification
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Neuroscience Institute
2022.09 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, 7 Lime Neuroscience/Stroke
2019.07 - 2023.02
Certified Medical Assistant
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Rock Medical
2017.01 - 2019.06
Certified Medical Assistant
Hanover Hospital
2013.06 - 2014.03
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Lancaster
2009.12 - 2016.06
Certified Medical Assistant
Argires, Becker
2008.07 - 2009.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Associates Degree - Clinical Medical Assisting
York Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Manheim Township High School
AHA BLS/CPR Certification
NIHSS Stroke Certification
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