Caitlin O’Neill
Averill Park,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse II with extensive experience in critical care and cardiac telemetry at Samaritan Hospital. Demonstrates strong leadership in high-stakes environments, effectively advocating for patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Expertise in acute care, and patient education contributes to enhanced care standards and improved patient outcomes. Committed to advancing nursing practices through integrity, compassion, and a focus on holistic well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Samaritan Hospital
Troy, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Specializing in critical care step-down ICU unit and progressive care unit cardiac telemetry patients
- Care for NSTEMI, CVA, post-TNK, post-CEA, DKA, surgical and septic patients, and those requiring cardiac drips, vasopressors, vasodilators, and A-line management.
- Maintaining leadership roles on the unit as a charge nurse.
- Acting as an advocate for patients and staff.
- Actively involved in the wound care and staffing committee.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Trained and mentored new graduate RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Supervised cardiac monitors and read EKG rhythm strips.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Managed arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Educated patients and families about critical care procedures, treatments, medications and health maintenance practices.
Student Librarian Assistant
SUNY Polytechnic
Utica, NY
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Interacting with other students and faculty and helping them find books and websites
- Using online electronic databases and accessing records and accounts
- Computer skills
- Copier, fax, and printer skills
- Answering phone calls and directing students/faculty to websites
- Booking our study hall rooms for students and ensuring rules were followed
Secretary (Part-Time)
Martin Law Firm
Troy, NY
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication
- Interacted with clients and lawyers
- Utilization of the copier machine, fax machine, and printer
- Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels
- Revised and maintained master calendar for client appointments
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations
- Organizational skills with filing papers and documents
- Checked in clients and notified lawyers when clients were there
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY05.2022
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY05.2021
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Admission database/discharge coordination
- IV management and placement
- Nursing staff leader
- Medical assessment
- Patient care and education
- Critical care skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Acute care expertise
- Patient counseling
- Lab result interpretation
- BLS/ACLS Training
Certification
- BLS Training, 08/01/24
- ACLS Training, 09/01/24
- Nursing License, 2021
- Cultural Competence Certification, 2025
- Ethics Certification, 2025
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022
Affiliations
- On the Wound Care commitee at Samaritan Hospital
- On the staffing commmitee at Samaritan Hospital
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Samaritan Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Student Librarian Assistant
SUNY Polytechnic
08.2018 - 05.2020
Secretary (Part-Time)
Martin Law Firm
06.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
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