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Education
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Kim A. O'Hara JD, MS, RN

Sound Beach,New York

Summary

Experienced results-driven nursing professional with a diverse clinical practice background and proven expertise. Top-notch clinical prowess, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning.

Well-versed in conducting care and clinical staff assessments and developing policies, plans and guidelines.

Work History

Nurse Education Specialist

Aya Healthcare Travel Agency
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated in nurse on-boarding process, welcoming new nurses into their new role
  • Evaluated competency of new Medical-Surgical nursing staff documenting performance and recommending improvements
  • Created customized educational plans tailored to individual learning style of each nurse
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team to optimize learning experience of new nurse
  • Monitored patient care/practice performance in real time to identify nursing practice gaps
  • Role modeled evidence-based professional nursing practice
  • Reviewed weekly nursing performance data to identify areas in need of improvement
  • Created action plans and educational interventions to

Developmental Disability Nurse

Maryhaven Center Of Hope
12.2019 - Current
  • Educated direct support professional caregivers on resident care instructions, medication administration and emergency care
  • Monitored care and documentation of direct support professional
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
  • Served as liaison between primary care provider and resident
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
  • Worked to ensure residents lived fully integrated and independent lives

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
07.2013 - 01.2019
  • Educated numerous nursing students in both clinical and didactic curricula
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives

Education

Ph.D. - Nursing Science

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Master of Science - Nursing Education

St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY
06.2013

J.D. - Law

CUNY School of Law
Long Island City, NY
06.1994

Skills

  • Expert clinical practitioner
  • Extensive knowledge of healthcare systems, programs, providers, regulatory federal and state agencies
  • Extensive knowledge of evidence-based standards of care
  • Strong understanding of current quality improvement initiatives
  • Skilled reviewer of patient, provider data
  • Creative innovator in implementing evidence-based strategies to improve clinical care

Licensure


Registered Professional Nurse New York, NY

351161-1 

9/82-1/31/2025


Registered Professional Nurse Phoenix, AZ

119669        

12/02-4/1/2023


Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider    

6/82-Present


Timeline

Nurse Education Specialist

Aya Healthcare Travel Agency
05.2022 - Current

Developmental Disability Nurse

Maryhaven Center Of Hope
12.2019 - Current

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Farmingdale State College
07.2013 - 01.2019

Ph.D. - Nursing Science

Adelphi University

Master of Science - Nursing Education

St. Joseph's College

J.D. - Law

CUNY School of Law

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Kim A. O'Hara JD, MS, RN