KEITH O'GARA
Huntersville
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse professional with 14 years overall experience to include 10 years in Acute, Chronic, and RRTP Mental Health Nursing, having obtained two Mental Health related certifications (CARN, PMH-BC), multiple high to outstanding performance evaluations, flexible in duties, work hours and frequently assuming Charge RN duties in addition to demonstrating the ability to quickly assess and respond to peer and patient needs, providing peer and patient education, and embracing ongoing professional development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse and Psychiatric RN
W.G. Hefner Salisbury Veteran's Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
- Performed nursing patient assessments
- Collaborated with healthcare team in developing individual treatment plans, continual monitoring and assessment of patient progress
- Received multiple above average (high) performance evaluations
- Provide medication education and assessment
- Member and responder of the psychiatric code team
- Regularly monitor and assess medical and psychological conditions, and reported significant findings to healthcare team
- Maintain community safety with random contraband searches, patient specific medication reviews, and daily environmental checks
- Lead nursing psychoeducational groups
- Selected to assist in RCA's
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by delegating tasks efficiently among staff members in order to ensure optimal workflow as the Charge Nurse
- Assisted new nurses during orientation process by providing guidance on processes and protocols
Acute Psychiatric RN
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (VA Hudson Valley Healthcare)
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Provided crisis intervention and support, effectively managing high-stress situations for patients in acute distress.
- Frequent Charge RN.
- Code red respondent and provided crises interventions.
- Delegated assignments and adjusted accordingly to unit needs.
- Provided drug and alcohol detox on observation unit.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment protocols.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Participated in daily huddles and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Owner & Operator
Painters Plus, Ltd Est 2000
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction within the PA,NY & NJ Tri-state areas.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Oversaw staff training and development to improve service quality and team performance.
- Coordinated supply chain logistics for optimal inventory management and resource allocation.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the business.
- Collaborated with HOA's, General Contractors, Business Owners, Builders, Residential Builders and etc in the implementation of services.
Level 1 Liver & Kidney Transplant & Level 1 Med/Surg RN
Westchester University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for trauma patients.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital policies and emergency procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Coordinated complex discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and support for patients post-hospitalization.
- Participated in ongoing professional development i.e. obtained BSN, specialized transplant nursing care, and thymoglobulin infusion training.
- Frequently assumed charge RN , providing supervision over RNs and NA's on a Trauma 1 Medical/Surgical unit
- Collaborated as an RN with multiple workgroups to include social worker, surgeons, doctors, wound care, transplant coordinators.
- Assessed, monitored, and collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care plan.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient out comes to include organ anti-rejection medication teaching and Thymoglobulin pamphlets.
- Frequently floated to Neuro step down, cardiac step down, orthopedic, and Trauma units providing support.
- Member of the hospital wide I.V. team.
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
IL12.2022
BSN - RN
Chamberlain College of Nursing
IL12.2014
A.S - RN
SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY, US05.2012
A.A.S - Business Adminstration
SUNY Sullivan
Sullivan, NY, US01.2009
Skills
- 10 Years Mental Health experience
- Charge Nursing
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexible in duty responsibilities ie overtime, different tours and units
- Analyzed work flow and submitted multiple process improvements
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Preceptorship
- Workload management & delegation
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Teamwork & collaboration
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Heal Nursing Certification (PMH-BC)
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
Timeline
Substance Abuse and Psychiatric RN
W.G. Hefner Salisbury Veteran's Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Acute Psychiatric RN
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (VA Hudson Valley Healthcare)
05.2015 - 08.2020
Level 1 Liver & Kidney Transplant & Level 1 Med/Surg RN
Westchester University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
01.2012 - 05.2015
Owner & Operator
Painters Plus, Ltd Est 2000
01.2000 - 01.2020
MSN - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN - RN
Chamberlain College of Nursing
A.S - RN
SUNY Orange
A.A.S - Business Adminstration
SUNY Sullivan