Karecia O'Connor
Scarborough
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Tobago Regional Health Authority, specializing in Operating room nursing. Known for exceptional time management and teamwork, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and safety through innovative and organized care and education. Continuously sought professional development, mentoring new staff to elevate healthcare standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
Tobago
12.2012 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of The Southern Caribbean
Maracus, St. Joseph, Trinidad05.2017
Certificate - Nursing
School of Nursing
Port Of Spain 06.2012
Certificate - A Levels
Signal Hill Secondary School
Signal Hill Tobago06.2008
Certificate - O Levels
St . Joseph’s Convent
Tobago 05.2006
Skills
- Operating Room Nurse
- Advance Phelebotomy
- ECG interpretation
- Critical Thinker
- Time management
- Team work
Certification
- Industrial Relations
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Effective Public Speaking and Presentation
- Supervisory Management Level 1 & 2
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
12.2012 - Current
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of The Southern Caribbean
Certificate - Nursing
School of Nursing
Certificate - A Levels
Signal Hill Secondary School
Certificate - O Levels
St . Joseph’s Convent