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ALISON O'CONNELL

Courtice,ON

Summary

  • Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable of EMR documentation, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
  • Provide years of experience caring for critically ill pediatric patients. Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks and use strong critical thinking ability and high degree of accuracy
  • Organized and dependable. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Nurse

Innomar Strategies
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Administered biologics via injection or infusion as prescribed, monitoring for side effects and potential interactions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs or scheduling demands while maintaining consistent quality of care.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate patient records and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
  • Homecare visits for injections and infusions based on the needs of patients
  • Conducted Homecare Safety assessments, updated Homecare trackers. Monthly homecare bag audits
  • Accepting and shipping cold chain medications as needed
  • Pulling charts and medications for upcoming appointments

Staff Nurse

Surgical Assessment Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Health teaching for patients on Pre-op and Post-op care and recovery
  • Arranged consultations with medical services to ensure safe surgical journey

Registered Nurse-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The Hospital For Sick Children
02.2009 - 12.2020
  • Cared for critically ill patients from newborn to 18 years
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patient's families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Member of code blue team and end of life care team
  • Specialized in continuous renal replacement therapy


Registered Nurse-Perioperative Care Unit

The Hospital For Sick Children
01.2005 - 02.2009
  • Nursing roles included scrub, circulating and induction
  • Specialty in general surgery including liver transplantation and organ donation
  • Skilled in minimally invasive surgery
  • Rotation through all services as necessary
  • On call component for emergency surgery and trauma


Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lakeridge Health Oshawa
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Cared for post-operative patients for general, gynecological and urological surgery
  • Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care and recovery

Nurse Manager

The Wynfield LTC
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best practice and care for residents
  • Attended daily leadership meetings
  • Initiated and revised care plans through daily assessments and documentation

Education

Certificate - Coronary Care 1

George Brown College
Toronto, ON

Certificate - Perioperative Nursing/RN

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON

Certificate - Trauma Care/RN

St. Michaels Hospital
Toronto, ON Canada

Graduate Certificate - Registered Nursing

Durham College
Oshawa, ON Canada
06.2003

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Self Motivation
  • Certified in BCLS/AED/PALS/ACLS
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Acute care expertise
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Awake sedation

Certification

2023-PALS/BCLS/ACLS

2018-CACCN designation

2016-Started BScN at Toronto Metropolitan University

Timeline

Field Nurse

Innomar Strategies
07.2023 - 03.2024

Staff Nurse

Surgical Assessment Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The Hospital For Sick Children
02.2009 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse-Perioperative Care Unit

The Hospital For Sick Children
01.2005 - 02.2009

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lakeridge Health Oshawa
06.2003 - 01.2005

Nurse Manager

The Wynfield LTC
06.2003 - 01.2005

Certificate - Coronary Care 1

George Brown College

Certificate - Perioperative Nursing/RN

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate - Trauma Care/RN

St. Michaels Hospital

Graduate Certificate - Registered Nursing

Durham College

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