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Overview
Work History
Education
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & AWARDS
International Clinical Experience
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Mary Connolly

Spring Valley,NY

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience providing compassionate and diligent care in the pediatric and home care setting. Continuously seeking avenues to enhance my knowledge and skills, with a commitment to delivering the utmost quality of care to each patient. Highly driven and eager to bring my skillset and knowledge to complement your NICU team!

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Blythedale Children's Hospital
02.2021 - Current
  • As charge nurse, committed to cultivating a safe, cohesive and team-oriented environment to enhance patient outcomes and promote a positive workplace. Maintain a strong sense of flexibility and adaptability to provide support to staff during challenging situations, such as emergencies and changes in patient needs. Effectively coordinate with the nursing director, supervisor, and staff to address the diverse needs of our patients. Actively listen to both patient needs and staff concerns, ensuring they are acknowledged and promptly addressed.
  • Deliver specialized care to infant and toddler patients with complex medical conditions, such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary hypertension, congenital cardiac disease; many of whom graduated from the NICU and require mechanical ventilation weaning.
  • Proficient in ventilator management, tracheostomy care, enteral tube management, and central line care.
  • Conduct thorough assessments and maintain close collaboration with the team including respiratory therapists and physicians to maintain a stable respiratory status and support ventilator management and weaning.
  • Educate and train caregivers using competency-based skill assessments, empowering them with the knowledge and abilities required for safe patient discharge.

Private Duty Registered Nurse

Self-Employed
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to a pediatric male client with neurological and developmental disabilities due to his neurogenetic disease.
  • Delivered meticulous care in both home and school settings, prioritizing the individualized needs of the child, which encompassed vigilant seizure monitoring and prompt response, proficient enteral tube management, and accurate administration of medications and feedings.
  • Collaborated with the interprofessional team to manage care and cultivated a positive and enjoyable environment to promote the child's overall well-being and development.
  • Fostered open communication with the patient and family, ensuring their needs were met, and advocating for their rights and preferences.

Nurse Extern

Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided unwavering support to oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs throughout the course of chemotherapy treatments.
  • Collaborated closely with registered/oncology certified nurses, actively contributing to assessments, closely monitoring treatment reactions, and demonstrating exceptional listening skills.
  • Gained valuable exposure to both in-patient and out-patient oncology nursing, specifically in the areas of Bone Marrow Transplant and the Outpatient Infusion Center.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2020

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & AWARDS

Commitment to Continued Learning Award

  • Blythedale Children's Hospital, Issued May 2023

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified

  • American Heart Association, Issued January 2023

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

  • American Heart Association, Issued August 2022

Approval to care for medically fragile children, 

  • NY State, Issued October 2020

NYS Registered Nurse License 

  • 796094, Issued June 2020

International Clinical Experience

Medical Surgical/Pediatrics Clinical, Holy Family Nursing Hospital, Ghana, Africa     

November 2019

  • Engaged in a transformative two-week clinical immersion experience, delivering compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals within the local community.
  • Cultivated a strong sense of cultural sensitivity and awareness, skillfully adapting care practices to effectively address the unique cultural needs of the patient population.
  • Collaborated effectively with the interprofessional team, fostering respectful relationships and actively sharing and gaining knowledge to enhance patient care outcomes.

Clinical, Bon Secours Tralee Hospital, Dingle, Ireland      

March 2018

  • Completed a comprehensive nursing coursework during a five-month period, gaining exposure to new cultural experiences and effectively applying knowledge in clinical practice.
  • Assisted experienced nurses in monitoring vital signs, conducting assessments, and evaluating geriatric patients with diverse medical conditions, honing skills in patient care and assessment.


Timeline

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Blythedale Children's Hospital
02.2021 - Current

Private Duty Registered Nurse

Self-Employed
08.2020 - 09.2021

Nurse Extern

Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sacred Heart University

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