1. VALERIE K. O’CONNELL, RN, BSN
267.304.5141
Nurse2167@aol.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse requiring a dedicated health professional with
relevant clinical exposure, hands-on experiences, excellent patient relation skills, a
reputation as a valued team player, ready to get back into the hospital bedside clinical
setting.
Career Experience
Registered Nurse
05/2013 – Current Wesley Enhanced Living – Registered Nurse Supervisor,
Philadelphia, PA
Daily assessment and evaluation of residents and care processes, report changes
Work with all Physicians to ensure accurate completion of care plan management
Care Conferences, Case management and extensive family interaction
Assist weekly with wound care maintenance
Ensured that staff safely administers medications as ordered
Educate and in-service staff frequently about all procedures, policy, and State regulations.
Address any resident and family concerns which may arise
Registered Nurse
07/2012 – 05/2013 - Rydal Park - Admission/Discharge RN – Rydal, PA
Admission assessment upon arrival
Efficient computer documentation
Case management and Utilization review
Evaluation and transcription of medications and treatments
Facilitation of care with residents, patients, and their families
Registered nurse
01/2012 – 07/2012 – Kindred Hospital – RN/Staff/Charge Nurse – Philadelphia, PA
Sub-acute Ventilator as well as respiratory patient care
Responsible for Safe Delivery of all medications, given all routes
Peripheral and Central Line assessment and dressing changes
Extensive wound care assessment and dressing changes
Registered Nurse
12/2010 – 02/2012 – Elkins Crest Nursing and Rehab – RN Unit Manager –
Philadelphia, PA
Provided direct supervision of nursing team members
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated resident care
Directed and developed the overall operation of the units
Responsible for staff development, in-servicing
2. Registered Nurse
12/2009 – 12/2010 – Genesis HealthCare – RN Unit Manager/Director –
Philadelphia, PA
Provided direct supervision of nursing team members
Planned, organized, developed, and directed the overall operation of the units
Responsible for staff development, in-servicing, and reporting
Provided optimal care to residents for safety and comfort
Registered Nurse
05/2005 – 11/2009 – St. Mary Medical Center – Telemetry/Step Down Unit-
Langhorne, PA
Bedside cardiac monitoring
Mechanically ventilated patient care
Extensive wound care dressings
Peg tube feedings and drainage care
Peripheral IV certified
PICC line certified.
Meditech computer program documentation
Registered Nurse
07/2003 – 01/2005 – Aria Hospital – Telemetry Unit – Philadelphia, PA
Cardiac monitoring
Pre/Post cardiac catherization maintenance
Cardiac surgical perioperative care
Vascular/surgical repair monitoring
Provide safe environment, medication safety
Education
10/2012 - 03/ 2015 Gwynedd-Mercy University, Bensalem, PA
RN to BSN Program
This program highlighted supervisory, leadership, and evidence based nursing while
preparing for the further development as a nurse in the evolving field.
01/2000 - 05/2003 Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
Focused on the various roles in nursing in which a career may lead while adding in the
essential bedside clinical experiences to prepare for being part of a team.
Accreditations
ACLS / BLS / CPR Certified
Trauma Certified / Critical Care Course Certified
Telemetry Certified / Dysrhythmia Certified
