Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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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, NY
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
05.2022

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY
05.2021

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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