Emily O'connell
About Emily O'connell
Emily O'Connell is a Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, currently working at Southern Maine Health Care and Envision Healthcare since 2019. She has a strong background in nursing, having served as an ICU nurse and holding advanced degrees in nursing and integrative health coaching.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Emily O'Connell has been employed at Envision Healthcare since 2019, serving as a Nurse Practitioner. She works at Penobscot Valley Hospital, where she applies her clinical skills to provide patient care. Her role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Work at Southern Maine Health Care
Since 2019, Emily O'Connell has also been a Nurse Practitioner at Southern Maine Health Care in Kennebunk, Maine. In this position, she delivers patient-centered care and engages in health promotion activities. Additionally, she has served as a Hospitalist at Southern Maine Health Care since 2015, where she has gained extensive experience in managing hospitalized patients.
Education and Expertise
Emily O'Connell studied at the University of Maine, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she studied at Duke University, where she achieved certification as an Integrative Health Coach.
Background in Nursing
Emily O'Connell has a diverse nursing background. She worked as an ICU Nurse at Duke University Health System from 2009 to 2012 and at Mount Desert Island Hospital from 2012 to 2015. Following her ICU experience, she transitioned to a Nurse Practitioner role at InterMed, P.A., where she worked from 2016 to 2019 before joining her current positions.
Leadership and Advocacy
Emily O'Connell is recognized for her leadership in serious illness discussions, emphasizing primary prevention and functional wellness. She is passionate about reducing team burnout through quality improvement initiatives and advocates for integrative health coaching to enhance patient care. Her focus on these areas reflects her commitment to improving healthcare delivery.