Lia ONeal
RALEIGH,North Carolina
Summary
Highly skilled Emergency Room Nurse with 20+ years of strong clinical judgment, superior nursing skills, leadership, Charge Nurse and Pediatric ER (Level 1 Trauma) experience. Focused on utilizing efficient methods to provide quality compassionate care. Excellent communication and team member coordination skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU/Pre Op -(Per Diem)
Ortho Specialist NC (Medely Agency )
Raleigh, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
PACU/Pre-Op Nurse- (Per Diem)
Duke Triangle Endoscopy (Medely Agency)
Durham, NC
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
- Utilized Fowler's, supine, Sim's or prone positions to position patients for operations, maintaining patients' airways and circulation through procedure and preventing nerve damage.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Okam Healthcare/Mariah Parham Franklin
Louisburg, North Carolina
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Internal Travel ER Nurse
Rex Holly Springs Hospital
Holly Springs, NC
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel Nurse, ER -Wilson Medical Center
Frontline Health Agency
Wilson, NC
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
Travel Nurse, ER -Banner Baywood Hospital
TNAA (Travel Nurse Across America)
Mesa, AZ
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems and facilitating implementation and communication of perioperative plan of care.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
Travel Nurse, ER- Emory Hillandale Hospital
(AMN) American Mobile Healthcare
Lithonia, GA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Cared for patients in 45-bed unit, typical staffing 1:4 patient ratio;
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Signature Care Emergency ( Freestanding ER)
Houston, United States
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Cared for patients in 10-bed freestanding emergency room facility, staffed with two nurses, a ratio of 1:5, handling multiple levels of acuity
- Work collaboratively with the doctor, radiology tech, paramedic tech, and registration personnel.
- Provide quality emergency medical care to multiple Houston neighborhoods including Bellaire, Westchase, Montrose, and the Heights.
Assistant Nurse Manager, ER
Signature Care Emergency Room (Freestanding ER)
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assist facility manager with administrative duties.
- Assist with implementation and education of all new policies and procedures.
- Prepare monthly schedule for department.
- Responsible for orientation of new staff.
- Maintain laboratory in compliance with CLI, COLA, and TJC standards Signature.
ER Nurse
UTMB Clear Lake Hospital
Clear Lake, Texas, TX
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in a 149 bed ER with a 1:4 patient ratio -Level III trauma center
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Floated to UTMB League City Campus when need was determined by census.
PACU Nurse
West Houston Medical Center Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans in a 15 bed PACU unit
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
ER Nurse
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma in a 921 bed ER , with a 1:4 patient ratio.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities at Houston Methodist West campus- home of the Debakey Heart & Vascular Center and leading medicine programs in Cancer, Spine, Orthopedics, Breast & Childbirth.
Trauma Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, Tx
07.2008 - 12.2015
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma in a 543 bed ER with a 1:4 patient ratio
- Triage & Trauma Room Nurse, prioritized care by using ESI Five level triage for up to 50 patients in triage capacity
- Trained new nurses as a preceptor for 3 Graduate Nurses ( 12 week orientations) in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols as new emergency room nurses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
ER Nurse-Team Lead
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hosp LEVEL I TRAUMA
Houston, Tx
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Pediatric emergency room staff nurse working with high acuity pediatric patients as Team Lead in renowned Texas Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital
Sugarland, Tx
02.2007 - 01.2014
- Managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Served as a preceptor to several Graduate Nurses, helping them to successfully complete rigorous and thorough 12-week orientation.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Improved ED flow by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement.
- Achieved 99% Press Ganey Customer Satisfaction score awards on regular basis.
Trauma Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Emergency Room
Houston, TX
12.2002 - 01.2005
- Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Africana Studies
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY1997
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- IV Insertion
- Surgical Preparation
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Patient Education
- EKG Interpretation
Certification
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
PACU/Pre Op -(Per Diem)
Ortho Specialist NC (Medely Agency )
10.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Okam Healthcare/Mariah Parham Franklin
06.2023 - 09.2023
Internal Travel ER Nurse
Rex Holly Springs Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Nurse, ER -Wilson Medical Center
Frontline Health Agency
12.2022 - 03.2023
PACU/Pre-Op Nurse- (Per Diem)
Duke Triangle Endoscopy (Medely Agency)
11.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, ER -Banner Baywood Hospital
TNAA (Travel Nurse Across America)
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Nurse, ER- Emory Hillandale Hospital
(AMN) American Mobile Healthcare
02.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Nurse Manager, ER
Signature Care Emergency Room (Freestanding ER)
09.2021 - 02.2022
ER Nurse
UTMB Clear Lake Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2020
PACU Nurse
West Houston Medical Center Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
ER Nurse
Houston Methodist West Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Signature Care Emergency ( Freestanding ER)
12.2015 - 02.2022
ER Nurse-Team Lead
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hosp LEVEL I TRAUMA
01.2014 - 10.2014
Trauma Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
07.2008 - 12.2015
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital
02.2007 - 01.2014
Trauma Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Emergency Room
12.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Africana Studies
Stony Brook University