Biography

Dympna O'Carroll is a respected nurse educator, clinician, and researcher with over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, clinical practice, and nursing education. As an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Emmanuel College in Boston, she is dedicated to shaping the next generation of nurses through innovative teaching methodologies, evidence-based practice implementation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Professor O'Carroll's doctoral project at Samford University focuses on revolutionizing pressure injury prevention protocols in critical care settings through the implementation and validation of the modified Reaper Oral Mucosal Pressure Injury Scale (m-ROMPIS). Her DNP project demonstrates significant clinical improvements in pressure injury identification and prevention among high-risk ICU patients, establishing a framework for early intervention that can be adapted across diverse healthcare settings.

Throughout her career, Professor O'Carroll has held key leadership positions in nursing education, hospital administration, and clinical coordination, consistently driving quality improvement initiatives that advance patient-centered care. Her research emphasizes the critical intersection between evidence-based protocols and practical bedside nursing implementation, addressing the challenges of translating research into sustainable clinical practice.

At the 4th Edition World Nursing Science Conference 2025, Professor O'Carroll will present her work on the m-ROMPIS implementation model, sharing insights on enhancing patient safety outcomes, empowering frontline healthcare professionals through specialized education, and integrating innovative assessment tools into standard nursing workflows. Her presentation will highlight the demonstrable improvements in pressure injury prevention achieved through her implementation strategy, offering conference attendees practical frameworks for application in their clinical environments.

Professor O'Carroll's commitment to mentoring nursing students and healthcare professionals, combined with her expertise in quality improvement methodologies, positions her as a transformative voice in advancing nursing science and practice in today's evolving healthcare landscape.