Corrine O'Neill
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital
Overland Park, KS
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge. Post operative, Orthopedic, Spinal and Ambulation surgeries.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse
Childrens Mercy
Overland Park, KS
06.2006 - 10.2018
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Documented work in Cerner and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Participated in unit, department, and hospital committees and performance improvement activities
- Carried code pager, responding calmly and effectively to hospital codes.
- Displayed professional and positive role modeling behavior toward patients , families, and colleagues
- Built trust with patients , families and colleagues by operating with integrity and treating all with respect and dignity.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Partners
Olathe, KS
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered immunizations from ages birth to 18 years old.
- Assessments of walk-in patients for Urgent care, assessing patients and collaborating care with doctor to meet acute and prolonged needs.
Care Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospital-Urgent Care
Overland Park, KS
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Provided safe and appropriate patient care within scope and as directed by nursing.
- Mentored new care assistant staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to optimize patient and family experiences.
- Carried code pager and responded to in-hospital codes
Care Taker
Dream-works
Kansas City, KS
05.2001 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Saint Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based orthopedic nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care during their stay in the Orthopedic Unit.
- Ensured proper medication administration and pain management strategies to promote comfort and healing during postoperative care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing concise and informative handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' conditions and determining appropriate nursing interventions.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of infection, blood clots, or other issues that may arise after surgery.
- Managed patient caseloads efficiently while prioritizing high-acuity cases in order to provide timely care for all individuals within the unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2006
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Resource to staff
- Patient and Family Advocate
- Preceptor and Mentor
- Multi-tasker-Prioritizes well
- Compassionate and Caring
- Professional attitude and behavior
- Provider of Education to family and patients
- Effective oral and written communication
Certification
- Kansas Nursing License - current
- Missouri Nursing License- current
- Basic Life Support-current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Saint Luke’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Partners
10.2019 - 03.2020
Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse
Childrens Mercy
06.2006 - 10.2018
Care Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospital-Urgent Care
07.2003 - 06.2006
Care Taker
Dream-works
05.2001 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College