Karen O'connor
About Karen O'connor
Karen O'Connor is a Senior Project Manager at CommonSpirit Health and has extensive experience in healthcare project management and education. She has held various roles in clinical development, project management, and faculty positions at multiple institutions since the 1980s.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Karen O'Connor has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, she is part of the Innovation and Digital Care Transformation team, where she transitioned from a contract role to a full-time position. Her responsibilities include conducting project intake, scoping, planning, and implementation, utilizing Agile principles and methodologies. She works on the Digital and Cross Functional Engagement Team to enhance digital experiences for patients, providers, and staff. Karen engages in identifying areas for digital improvement and collaborates with digital teams and business stakeholders to expand the use of digital products.
Education and Expertise
Karen O'Connor holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Oncology Nursing from Widener University, which she completed from 1984 to 1986. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration from La Salle University, studying from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Holy Family University, completing her studies from 1979 to 1983. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management, clinical development, and digital transformation within healthcare.
Background
Karen O'Connor has a diverse professional background in healthcare and project management. She has worked in various roles, including as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Chamberlain College of Nursing since 2015 and at Holy Family University since 2012. Her previous positions include Director of Clinical Development at Wound Healing Solutions and Clinical Liaison at Lourdes Health System. She has also held project management roles at organizations such as TEKsystems and MissionStaff. Her career spans multiple healthcare settings, emphasizing her extensive experience in clinical operations and project management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen O'Connor has successfully transitioned from contract roles to full-time positions, notably at CommonSpirit Health. She has demonstrated her ability to bridge the gap between digital teams and business stakeholders, enhancing digital product adoption and utilization. Her work on various project management teams has contributed to improving healthcare delivery and patient experiences. Karen's involvement in educational roles as an adjunct faculty member reflects her commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise in the healthcare field.