Sarah O'Neill
York,PA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, team/staff management, EHR and CRM applications, and care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Evidence Specialist
Trajector Medical
08.2024 - Current
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
- Gathered, organized, and input information into a digital database.
- Medical evaluation of military veterans to develop medical evidence packets for disability claims they legally, ethically, and medically qualify for.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
RN Team Lead
Medical Arts Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions, including anaphylaxis.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Clinical Supervisor
Wellspan Gastroenterology
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates. Created medical assistant and nursing staff schedules
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Registered Nurse
York Heart & Vascular/Neurology Specialists
07.2014 - 04.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Home Care
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
LPN
Shrewsbury Family Practice
01.2007 - 08.2013
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels etc.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Lancaster General College of Nursing(St. Joseph's)
Lancaster, PA05.2013
Skills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Continuous improvement
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Precepting
- Licensed RN
- EMR / EHR
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Emergency response
- Data collection
- Call triaging
Certification
Registered Nurse Pennsylvania
Active since 2013
RN653098
The National Society of Leadership and Success – Member Date 2025 - Present
Selected by campus administration at Millersville University to participate among the top students in a leadership program, including:
- Leadership Training Day: Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session.
- Speaker Events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.
- Success Networking Teams: Participated in peer-based leadership development teams Experience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PN275640-active in Pennsylvania from 1/2007 to 8/2013.
Timeline
Medical Evidence Specialist
Trajector Medical
08.2024 - Current
RN Team Lead
Medical Arts Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
07.2020 - 08.2024
RN Clinical Supervisor
Wellspan Gastroenterology
04.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
York Heart & Vascular/Neurology Specialists
07.2014 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Home Care
08.2013 - 04.2014
LPN
Shrewsbury Family Practice
01.2007 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Lancaster General College of Nursing(St. Joseph's)
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania