GLADYS O'CONNOR
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at First Choice Family Health Center, excelling in patient assessment and chronic disease management. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans and foster patient education, enhancing health outcomes. Strong collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and effective treatment strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
First Choice Family Heatlth Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Conducted thorough physical exams, reviewed patient histories, and performed diagnostic tests to evaluate and develop personalized care plans for patients of all ages
- Patient education and counseling: Provided health education on disease prevention, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence, while fostering strong relationships to empower patients in managing their health.
- Prescribed medications and other treatments, adjusting dosages and therapies as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed physical exams, ordered laboratory tests and x-rays, prescribed medications and treatments, and developed treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care calls, and on-call emergency consultation.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for acute health issues, such as infections and injuries.
- Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns, and family planning.
- Evaluated mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders, and provided appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures, and tumors.
Dialysis RN BSN
Fresenius Medical Care
Goodyear, AZ
01.2020 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments, monitored vital signs, and assessed patient conditions to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Identified and managed potential complications, including hypotension, bleeding, and infection, ensuring prompt intervention
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care to improve overall treatment outcomes and quality of life.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with the medical team.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate, and weight.
Home Health Nurse
Healthy Living At Home
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their healthcare options.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patient's conditions.
- Evaluated theeffectiveness of interventions and modified them as needed according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during the treatment of illness or injury.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments under approved nursing techniques.
Jail Nurse
Arizona State Prison Complex - Lewis
Buckeye, AZ
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Identified potential mental health problems among inmates and referred them for further evaluation or treatment.
- Responded quickly in emergencies involving injuries or illness from fights between inmates or attempted suicides.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Informed correctional officers about any special medical needs of the inmates they are responsible for monitoring.
- Educated patients about self-care management strategies related to their diagnoses or illnesses.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders promptly.
- Assessed inmates for medical conditions and provided appropriate treatment.
LTC RN
California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Palm Springs, CA
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided skilled nursing care to residents with chronic conditions, monitoring health status, administering medications, and managing treatments in compliance with individualized care plans
- Worked closely with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, address concerns, and ensure the highest quality of life for residents
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Puerto Rico01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Sacred Heart
PR01-2016
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Medical Sciences
Havana, Cuba01-1990
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient Education
- Team collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Advocacy
- Physical examinations
- Preventive healthcare
- Therapeutic intervention
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic testing
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency response
- Health promotion
- Interpret diagnostic tests
- STD care and counseling
- Acute care expertise
- Oncology care
- Comprehensive assessments
- Patient Education
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Hospice resources
- Prescribing medications
- Physical assessments
- Acute care management
- Medical charting
- Home healthcare
- End-of-life care
- Ambulation services
- Preventive care
- Healthcare management
- Family education
Certification
- NP AZ License, 318944
- RN AZ License, 217204
- AHA CPR/BLS
- Phlebotomy and EKG Tech, CPT00062458
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- Italian, Fluent
Personal Information
Title: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
First Choice Family Heatlth Center
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Healthy Living At Home
01.2021 - 11.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
Valleywise Health Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
Dialysis RN BSN
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2020 - Current
Jail Nurse
Arizona State Prison Complex - Lewis
07.2019 - 08.2020
LTC RN
California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Sacred Heart
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Medical Sciences
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