Mary Anne O’Connell
Aliso Viejo,USA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. Known for strong patient rapport, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alicia Surgery Center/Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2004 - 01.2026
- Admit/Pre-op/Perioperative//Post-Op Nurse supporting ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery in an Outpatient Surgery Center. Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and surgical team to provide safe, quality patient care in functional and cosmetic surgeries.
Director of Facial Aesthetics/Advanced Certified Nurse Injector
Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Managed and performed advanced aesthetic procedures in accordance with medical standards and best practices. Consult with patients to create customized treatment plans. Collaborate with managing MD and management on service development and practice growth. Supervised IC Laser RN. Maintain 600+ patient database.
Registered Nurse
Pacific Hills Surgery Center
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2004 - 2004
- Pre-op and post-op care in plastics, ophthalmologic and orthopedic surgery.
Registered Nurse/ICU
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2003
- Intensive care for critically ill patients in regional Neuro-ICU.
Education
Diploma -
Niles East High School
Skokie, ILAS Nursing - undefined
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2003
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient discharge
- Relationship building
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- IV insertion
- Preoperative care
- Discharge planning
- Surgical preparation
- Postoperative care
- Patient anesthesia monitoring
- Patient safety
- Care coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Strong verbal communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Monitoring vital signs
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Self motivation
Certification
- ACLS/ CPR Certificate - Current
- Advanced Facial Aesthetics Certificate Workshops - 2009-2018
- Certificate: Mastering the Art and Science of Injectables - 2010
- Hospice of Saddleback Valley - Volunteer of the Year - 2006
- American Nurses Association - 2003-19
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses - 2003-04
Timeline
Director of Facial Aesthetics/Advanced Certified Nurse Injector
Harvard Eye Associates
01.2009 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Alicia Surgery Center/Harvard Eye Associates
01.2004 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Pacific Hills Surgery Center
01.2004 - 2004
Registered Nurse/ICU
Mission Hospital
01.2003
AS Nursing - undefined
Saddleback College
Diploma -
Niles East High School