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Tess O’Connell

Boston

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated NICU Registered Nurse with experience in Level III neonatal intensive care. Committed to delivering evidence-based, family-centered care to premature and critically ill newborns. Known for critical thinking, clinical precision, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity settings. Passionate about neonatal health, parent education, and improving long-term outcomes for vulnerable infants.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

NICU Registered Nurse

Brandon Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Deliver direct care to preterm infants including those requiring mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and TPN.
  • Monitor and respond to complex changes in patient status, escalating care appropriately.
  • Administer critical medications and manage neonatal IV lines with strict adherence to protocols.
  • Partner with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and social workers to develop and execute individualized care plans.
  • Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support and education to families during NICU stay and discharge preparation.

Clinical Immersion (Oncology/Hematology)

Rhode Island Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Managed comprehensive nursing care for up to four patients per shift, including assessment, planning, and evaluation.
  • Strengthened time management, patient advocacy, and communication in a high-acuity setting.

Education

Master of Management - Leadership Certificate

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2024

Skills

  • Neonatal Critical Care
  • Family education
  • Feeding support
  • Time management
  • Central Line & IV management
  • Endotracheal tube management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Timeline

NICU Registered Nurse

Brandon Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Clinical Immersion (Oncology/Hematology)

Rhode Island Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Master of Management - Leadership Certificate

Marquette University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Rhode Island

Leadership & Athletics

  • Division I Soccer (Midfielder) – University of Rhode Island / Marquette University Aug 2020 – Nov 2024
  • Competed in 86 matches; served as Team Captain (2023)
  • Developed resilience, discipline, and leadership under pressure.

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