Eileen O'Connor
Redlands,CA
Summary
With over a decade of expertise at VA Loma Linda, I excel in cardiovascular care, mentoring cardiology fellows, and leading teams. Renowned for proficiently managing complex cardiology procedures and educating patients, my blend of technical skill and compassionate mentorship sets me apart.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
02.2011 - 05.2021
- Pre- and post-operative patient assessments, including the needs of the patients undergoing non-invasive, invasive, and moderate sedation services, mostly in an autonomous setting.
- Mix, administer, and monitor intravenous, intra-coronary, intra-arterial, and intra-aortic high-potency anticoagulants, as well as oral medications ordered by the physician, including moderate sedation for clients.
- Assisting in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiology, diagnostic electrophysiology, interventional electrophysiology, device implantation, transesophageal echocardiography, tilt table and stress testing, catheterization lab recovery, and supporting ancillary cardiology services.
- Secondary scrub operator, as needed, in interventional radiology.
- Member of the Loma Linda VA Cardiovascular Lab interview panel for new hires.
- Often served as a charge nurse/lead nurse in the cath lab.
Vascular Nurse Specialist
The Vein Center Mission Internal Medicine
Mission Viejo, CA
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Assisted in varicose vein procedures, including sclerotherapy, laser treatments using radio frequency or laser energy, and vein stripping.
- Pre- and post-operative care and education.
Staff Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA
03.1998 - 02.2011
- Specialized cardiovascular nurse.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA05-1981
Skills
- Proficient in cardiovascular lab and cardiology department duties
- I mentored cardiology fellows as a second operator during the scrub role in interventional procedures
- I have guided and precepted RNs and technicians for 10 years at VA Loma Linda
- Extensive experience educating cardiovascular patients on effective condition management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
02.2011 - 05.2021
Vascular Nurse Specialist
The Vein Center Mission Internal Medicine
11.2009 - 02.2011
Staff Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
03.1998 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
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