Kati O'Connor

Cardiac Step down Registered Nurse

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
• Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
• Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
• Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.

Respiratory Step down - Covid RN

• Reduced complications for critically ill patients through timely interventions and adherence to best practices.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork, ensuring effective communication among staff members for optimal patient care delivery.
• Utilized advanced monitoring tools such as pulse oximetry to accurately assess patient respiratory status and guide clinical decision making.
• Educated family members on strategies to support their loved ones'' respiratory health during the recovery process.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and closely monitoring patients.
• Facilitated seamless transitions of care from ICU to telemetry unit by coordinating necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.
• Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
• Educated patients and families on COVID-19 symptoms, prevention strategies, and post-discharge care instructions for seamless transitions to home care.

• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
• Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
• Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.