Shannon O'Connell, RN
Staten Island
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 18+ years of nursing experience and passion for providing highest quality care to a diverse population of patients. Highly proficient in providing patient care and strong attention to detail. Able to maintain composure and stay level-headed during emergency situations. Coordinates care with management and other medical professionals to perform efficient medical care in the most timely manner. Holds excellent employers' performance evaluations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Community Health/school Nurse
United Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Administer medical care to children during the school day.
- Acute and chronic medical needs such as injury, Illness, diabetic care, asthma, seizures.
- Care for children with special needs. Document and organize paperwork as needed.
- Communication daily with parents and teachers.
- Documentation and care management.
Registered Nurse-Pediatrics/PICU (level 1 Trauma)
Staten Island University Hospital
02.2007 - Current
- Assess and manage care for critically ill patients in a Level 1 Pediatric ICU intubated, tracheostomy, post-op, respiratory illnesses, seizures/neurological disorders, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Oncology/Chemotherapy, Trauma (Level 1 Trauma Center).
- Assess and manage acutely ill and chronically ill patients newborn to 21 years old for wide range of patient diagnosis
- Established experience in newborn nursery and level 3 Neonatal ICU to care for High Risk/Observation newborns
- Educate patients and parents about medical conditions, procedures, care, pain management, etc.
- Strong advocate for patients and their families. Help young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Performed in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Document thoroughly in timely manner using Electronic Medical Record.
Nurse Extern
Staten Island University Hospital
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Shadowed Registered Nurse in Neonatal ICU
- Established understanding of how to assess and manage care for premature and critical newborns
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Increased patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing
Emergency Medical Technician
Staten Island University Hospital
02.2003 - 08.2006
- Maintained composure and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions prior to arrival.
- Communicated with patients or patients family to gather incident and medical history information.
Education
RN-BSN
Capella University
09-2025
Integrative Health Coach Certification - Integrative Health Coach Certification
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY01.2007
Skills
- Can manage Charge Nurse duties while carrying full patient assignment
- Participates in Collaborative Care Council departmental quality improvement initiative to achieve higher standard of patient care
- Coordinates care with team members to provide most efficient plan for treatment and/or teaching for patient and family members
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills between coworkers and patients/family
- IV insertion, Tracheostomy and Endotracheal Tube care, Burn/Wound care, medication administration, documentation on EMR
- Provide direct patient care- assessment and management of wide range of patient diagnosis within hospital setting
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse New York State (RN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Community Health/school Nurse
United Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Pediatrics/PICU (level 1 Trauma)
Staten Island University Hospital
02.2007 - Current
Nurse Extern
Staten Island University Hospital
05.2005 - 02.2007
Emergency Medical Technician
Staten Island University Hospital
02.2003 - 08.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
RN-BSN
Capella University
Integrative Health Coach Certification - Integrative Health Coach Certification
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
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