Andrea Suter
Ruffs Dale,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Independence Health Care, specializing in vasoactive medication titration and demonstrating exceptional mentoring abilities. Excelled in critical care, enhancing patient recovery through advanced hemodynamic monitoring and fostering a supportive team environment. Renowned for critical thinking and effective communication, significantly improving patient and family satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and leadership abilities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Independence Health Care
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and effectively via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Participated in rapid responses including code blues resulting in the use of ACLS skills and medications
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one's progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Monitoring and titrating vasoactive medications per nursing protocols.
Technical Partner
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and promptly reporting abnormalities.
- Contributed to team collaboration by effectively communicating with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient needs.
- Mentored new Unit Patient Care Technicians by sharing knowledge and providing guidance as they navigated their roles within the healthcare team.
- Monitored intake/output levels diligently to ensure proper hydration status among patients in the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2021
No Degree - Dual Enrollment Credits
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA06.2017
Skills
- Vasoactive Medication Administration and Titrations
- Post Surgical Cardiothoracic Surgery Admission
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Swan-Ganz Catheter
- Arterial and central lines
- Impella
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
- RVAD
- ECMO
- CRRT
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CCRN
- NIH Stroke
Committees
- Unit based council member
- Cardiovascular Surgery ERAS Committee
- Prolonged Ventilation Committee
- Westmoreland Staffing/Scheduling Committee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Independence Health Care
08.2021 - Current
Technical Partner
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
No Degree - Dual Enrollment Credits
Westmoreland County Community College
- BLS
- ACLS
- CCRN
- NIH Stroke
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