Lauren O’Neil
Boston
Summary
As a nurse, I have worked to deliver compassionate, family-centered nursing care to pediatric patients while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, and effective communication. Through my work at Boston Children's Build trusting relationships with children and caregivers, respond quickly to changing patient needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient and family satisfaction. I have helped to educate patients and families, coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for safe, evidence-based, family-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered basic nursing care to children and families, ensuring comfort and support during treatment
- Trained new clinical assistants on how to perform tasks and competently deliver care
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses to interventions.
Otolaryngology Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Specialized N95 respirator certified Fit Tester
- Delivered basic direct care under Registered Nurse supervision, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Measure and obtain basic patient data, such as vital signs, height, weight, temperature
- Holds and positions patients during examination procedures
- Assisted in positioning patients for various examination procedures
- Executed sterilization processes using STERIS and coordinated safe transport to Central Processing Department
Audiology Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted audiologists with pediatric hearing tests through conditioned play and visual reinforcement audiometry
- Performed basic administrative work: learned Epic and Powerchart, triaged patient test results to primary care physicians
- Reported newborn automatic brain response test results to Department of Public Health, ensuring compliance with health regulations
- Delivered endoscopes to Central Processing Department for sanitization to Central Processing Department to be properly sanitized and sterilized
Patient’s Operations Assistant, Operating Room
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborate with staff including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, patients and families
- Assist with safe patient transport from operating room table to stretcher
- Aid in turning over operating room to ensure sterilization standards compliancy
- Transport STAT specimens to labs in Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
English Peer Tutor
Northeastern University Peer Tutoring Program
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Interacted with faculty and other tutors to establish goals for students’ English projects
- Developed relationships with students to improve and enhance student learning
- Examined students’ work and presented areas for improvement in the classroom by individual appointments
Education
Bachelor’s of Health Science - Psychology Minor
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05-2020
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University of Sydney
Sydney, AustraliaSkills
- PALS
- Basic Skills for the Healthcare Profession with Laboratory: CPR certified, basic life support, safe patient handling, vital signs, oxygen transport/safety, EKG preparation and placement, medical terminology, communication skills, HIPPA
Certification
American Health Association Basic Life Support Certification
Section name
- Cape Cod Swim Club: Buzzards Bay, MA
- Competitive Swimmer
- Sept. 2009-June 2015
- Dedicated swimmer on a nationally ranked USA Swimming swim team
- Competed in a National Zone level competition twice representing New England
- Earned Coach’s award in 2008, 2010 & 2012
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Otolaryngology Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Audiology Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2019
Patient’s Operations Assistant, Operating Room
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
07.2017 - 01.2019
English Peer Tutor
Northeastern University Peer Tutoring Program
09.2016 - 05.2018
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University of Sydney
Bachelor’s of Health Science - Psychology Minor
Northeastern University