Ashley O’Connor

Experienced registered nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a background spanning school nursing, pediatric case management, perioperative nursing, diabetes care, and community health. Skilled in care coordination, medication administration, chronic-disease management, health screening, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

School Nurse - Wantagh Elementary School - Wantagh, NY

(2021-09)

• Provide direct nursing care for student injuries and illnesses and administer daily medications.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes and asthma, and respond to changing student health needs.
• Perform vision and hearing screenings; review allergies, immunizations, dietary needs, and related health documentation.
• Develop individualized student health plans to support safe participation and success in the classroom.

Medical Team Supervisor / Head Nurse - Mid Island Day Camp - Wheatley Heights, NY

(2021-07)

• Provide first-aid care for campers and staff and oversee medication administration.
• Monitor health and cleanliness standards, maintain organized medical records and paperwork, and work closely with the Department of Health.

Registered Nurse Case Manager - Northwell Health – Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center - New Hyde Park, NY

(2015-05 - 2019-10)

• Coordinated patient care and discharge planning while facilitating communication among families and the healthcare team.
• Performed utilization reviews and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care.
• Developed comprehensive case-management plans addressing the individual needs of pediatric patients.

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Operating Room / General Surgery - Long Island Jewish Medical Center - New Hyde Park, NY

(2012-08 - 2014-10)

• Supported patient safety and well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Followed infection-control procedures and assessed and monitored treatment regimens.
• Assisted physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members throughout perioperative care.

Health Care Team Member / RN Assistant - Barton Day Camp - Roslyn, NY

(2003 - 2015)

• Provided health education in Type 1 diabetes management, carbohydrate counting, nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Administered insulin by syringe, pen, and pump; performed blood-glucose monitoring and supported insulin-pump therapy.

Nursing Assistant – OR / Recovery Room - East Coast Fertility - Plainview, NY

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

• Provided pre- and post-procedure patient care, monitored and documented vital signs, and supported post-anesthesia recovery.
• Admitted and discharged patients and autoclaved treatment and surgical instruments.

Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Stony Brook University (2017)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Molloy College (2011)

Bachelor of Arts - Hofstra University (2008)