Danielle O'Garra

• Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
• Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
• Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
• Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
• Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
• Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.

Managed patient intake processes from emergency department to intensivist and hospitalist services, optimizing care delivery.

Facilitated timely discharges from hospitalist service to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.

Evaluated patient conditions and executed downgrades from intensivist service to hospitalist service, enhancing patient management efficiency.

Achieved improved patient satisfaction through effective collaboration with specialists. Enhanced care coordination by integrating diverse expertise into treatment plans. Delivered comprehensive support to patients through teamwork and communication.

Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective coordination of care in general surgery, infectious disease, oncology, gastroenterology, cardiology, interventional radiology, palliative care, and hospice. Enhanced treatment pathways by fostering collaboration among diverse healthcare teams. Delivered high-quality patient care through strategic management of interdisciplinary resources.

Managed the initiation and reception of patient transfers between facilities, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.

Conducted thorough medication reconciliation upon patient admission, transfer, and discharge to maintain continuity of care.

Recorded detailed patient history and conducted thorough physical examinations for clinical assessments.

Documented daily progress notes to facilitate effective communication among team members.

Executed bedside procedures, including arterial catheter and central venous catheter insertion, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Documented performance metrics for bedside procedures to ensure compliance and quality assurance.

Assisted in performing emergent intubation and hemodialysis catheter insertion to ensure timely CRRT at bedside.

Assisted in ordering medications, labs, radiological exams, and nursing tasks to support patient care. Collaborated with various teams to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency. Contributed to initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes through effective resource management.

Oversaw medication and test discontinuation processes to ensure alignment with evolving patient health conditions.

Assisted in following up on exam results for patients. Communicated results effectively with nursing staff. Supported patient understanding of their health outcomes.

Assisted patients in understanding disease processes and provided clear explanations of prognosis. Helped patients navigate treatment options and address concerns. Supported educational initiatives to enhance patient knowledge and engagement.

• Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
• Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
• Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
• Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
• Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
• Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
• Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
• Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
• Led quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhancement in clinical processes and outcomes.
• Streamlined workflow processes, increasing efficiency in patient care delivery within fast-paced environments.

• Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
• Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
• Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
• Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
• Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
• Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.

• Primary care nurse traveling to all 12 Sentara Hospitals
• Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized patient care plans according to established standards of practice.
• Provided direct patient care including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds and providing emotional support.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for each patient.
• Educated patients about their medical conditions and instructed them on the proper use of medications or treatments prescribed by doctors.
• Delivered high-quality compassionate nursing care that was respectful of each patient's personal beliefs and preferences.
• Identified opportunities for improvement within the unit through quality assurance activities such as data analysis or root cause analysis investigations.

• Supervisor to registered nurses and nursing care partners, team leader
• Primary care nurse to patients on vasoactive and anticoagulation drips such as Dopamine, Dobutamine, Bivalirudin, and Levophed
• Heart failure drips such as Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex
• Performed, educated and instructed patients on Peritoneal Dialysis.

• Specialties in step-down, neurology, telemetry, urology, and medical surgical nursing

• Pre and postoperative care of heart transplant patients
• Pre and postoperative care of patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
• Preoperative care of patients with cardiac surgical interventions, CABG, stents, valve replacements, and pulmonary hypertension drips such as Remodulin, Flolan, and Veletri.

• Assist with intubation and extubation of patients
• Providing care to patients on ventilators, high flow nasal cannulas, BIPAP, CPAP, and Tracheostomies
• Delegating and tasking duties
• Preceptor duties; include orienting Sentara school of health students
• Experience with code blues, MRTs, and other codes
• RN on Stepdown unit which includes JCAHO certification for stroke patients’ specialty training in neurological assessment as well as routine head to toe assessments
• Performed critical care IV therapy such as Heparin drips, Nitroglycerin drips, Cardizem drips, Amiodarone drips, Insulin drips, and Glucommander usage
• Initiate electrolyte replacement protocol orders, routine and complex dressing changes such as wound vacs, lab draws, and starting IV lines
• Trained in hospital admission and discharge
• Telemetry interpretation
• Perform wound care and CVL and PICC line dressing changes
• Perform PEG tube feeding and medication administration