Megan O'Connor
Summary
Driven, hardworking and enthusiastic general Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Knowledgeable in the care of respiratory patients, with 3+ years experience in both medical and surgical wards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Enhanced Staff Nurse
Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Worked on both medical and surgical ward areas.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Cared for patients within my scope of practice following hospital policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed patients with acute respiratory diseases requiring airvo, bipap and cpap.
- Managed the care of patients both pre-operatively and post-operatively.
- Prioritised care of a patient cohort, ensuring all patients needs were met holistically
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science (General)
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway, Ireland09.2020
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Caring for patients requiring Non-invasive ventilation
- Caring for patients requiring high-flow oxygen
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration, Tube-feeding, TPN
- Health Promotion
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
Nominated for 2 preceptorship awards for mentoring undergraduate nursing students in 2022 and 2023
References
Eimear Kealy CNM1,
St. John's Ward,
Portiuncula University Hospital
+353 89 708 0789
eimearmarie.kealy@hse.ie
Orla Nolan ADON,
Portiuncula University Hospital
+353 87 633 5258
orla.nolan3@hse.ie
Timeline
Enhanced Staff Nurse
Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE
09.2020 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science (General)
National University of Ireland, Galway
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