Kathleen O'Dea
West Roxbury
Summary
Adept Clinical Research Nurse with a proven track record at Massachusetts General Hospital, excelling in patient safety and compassionate care. Demonstrated ability to enhance study compliance and patient outcomes through effective teamwork and meticulous patient assessment. Skilled in venipuncture and fostering patient-centric environments, significantly contributing to high-quality clinical research and patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Monitored patients vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Served as a liaison between the research team and participating sites, fostering effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the study.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute high-quality clinical research studies.
Staff Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2002 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Resource Nurse for 3 Inpatient units and 1 Newborn Nursery. Responsible for staffing and maintaining clinical communication between Labor and Delivery and Level 3 NICU
Staff Nurse Internal Medicine
Harvaard Vanguard Medical Associates
09.1999 - 10.2002
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Orthopedic Staff Nurse
New England Baptist Hospital
01.1997 - 09.1999
- Prevented infections through diligent wound care management and strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Enhanced the efficiency of patient care by continuously evaluating and adjusting nursing processes based on individual needs and progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough pre-operative evaluations and prepared patients both physically and emotionally for surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts At Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1988
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Patient safety
- Strong teamwork
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Informed consent process
- Compassionate care
Certification
CPR
Nursing License # 231257
Board of Registration in Nursing
License # 231257
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2002 - 07.2022
Staff Nurse Internal Medicine
Harvaard Vanguard Medical Associates
09.1999 - 10.2002
Orthopedic Staff Nurse
New England Baptist Hospital
01.1997 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts At Amherst
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