Colleen Ann O'Brien
Franklin Lakes,NJ
Summary
Registered nurse for 27 years with hospital experience including, med-surg, radiation oncology, open heart recovery, and outpatient cardiology. Has worked in a variety of settings including school nursing, and recently certified as a volunteer EMT. Engaged in vaccine relief during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corp
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Covid Relief-Vaccination RN
Englewood Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided initial and follow-up Covid- 19 vaccines upon development to willing public including pediatric and adult.
- Administered vaccines to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams in executing massive vaccine effort.
- Provided education and dealt with adverse reactions as nescessary.
Registered Nurse-Substitute School Nurse
Franklin Lakes Board of Education
04.2014 - 08.2022
- Provides healthcare, first aid, emergency care to students in elementary and middle schools
- Available to school nurses at a moment notice when staffing was compromised
- Communicates with teachers, students, and families regarding any health or emotional issues
- Chart and record necessary treatments or observations using a computer system
- Provide a compassionate ear to those in need along with administering professional nursing care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Registered Nurse-Adult Care Staff Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2013
- Managed patients in a variety of settings including post operative care, cardiac surgery, radiation oncology, cardiac compromise ininpatient and outpatient areas.
- Was recognized by coworkers as a preceptor to incoming new RN's and as a nurse who provided compassionate, accurate care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.1996
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Field Patient Assessments
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Basic Trauma Life Support
Additional Information
- Licenses , Registered Professional Nurse- New Jersey 1996-present, EMT certified since 9/22
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corp
09.2022 - Current
Covid Relief-Vaccination RN
Englewood Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse-Substitute School Nurse
Franklin Lakes Board of Education
04.2014 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse-Adult Care Staff Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
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