Carman Susan

• Improved team collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Assess and Educate patient and family in all aspects of their rehab program
• Life style modification
• Life time exercise program
• Assess patient during exercise program and inform doctor of changes
• Assess for exercise continuation after completion of rehab program

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Worked full time for 6 years between pacu, ods, infusion center, endo, and oncology /Hematology and then went to PRN in all these units plus more. While working there prn I also picked up shifts on med surg, ARU and where ever I was needed.

• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
• Worked in the Emergency Department for approximately 3-4 years full time then went to PRN up until 2024
• Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Worked full time and then PRN while working in other departments

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
• Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
• Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
• Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
• Developed a presentation program for all the housing facilities in town that focused on wellness to keep people out of the hospital and not have the need for Hospice. The patient had a notebook at the end of the 12 week

• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments, resulting in tailored care strategies.
• Prevented complications by promptly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to address them.
• Supported family caregivers through education, resources, and emotional support during challenging times.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing personalized

care plans and closely monitoring progress.

• Worked as staff nurse for approximately 9 years and as a manager for 4 years.
• Was a member of Iowa Home Health state of Iowa for 2 years
• Represented Home care in many different committees within the hospital
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.