Susan Pittenger
Tallmadge,oh
Summary
To be associated with an organization that will enhance my opportunities to further develop my skills and experience in the medical field. I am a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care, and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction, and workflow efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Northcoast Behavioral Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Provide medication, education, and empowerment to individuals
- Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication
- Monitor patient health including vital signs, treatment plan progress, and activity participation
- Serve in a fundamental role as a multi-disciplinary team member that creates a safe and positive environment through safety and observation rounds and group facilitation
Southern Health Partners
10.2019 - Current
- Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to, the following duties: screening, observing and assessing patients, providing basic wound care and personal care to patients, delivering routine respiratory therapy and other treatments, catheter and colostomy care, collecting vital signs and specimens, preparing and administering medications, administering/interpreting TB skin tests, observing and recording pertinent patient information, responding to emergencies, and assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required
Cleveland Clinic
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests and documenting patient care
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition
- Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas
- Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration
Comprehensive Correctional Care
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to, the following duties: screening, observing and assessing patients, providing basic wound care and personal care to patients, delivering routine respiratory therapy and other treatments, catheter and colostomy care, collecting vital signs and specimens, preparing and administering medications, administering/interpreting TB skin tests, observing and recording pertinent patient information, responding to emergencies, and assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required
AxessPointe Community Health Network
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Patient history and assessment, phone triage, minor medical procedures, Adult and Child vaccinations
Unity Health
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Neurology and Pulmonary nurse
- Patient history, Medication prior authorization, medical procedure prior authorization, scheduling and phone triage
- Neurology and Pulmonary nurse
Dr. Barry Fish
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
- Phlebotomy, patient history and assessment, phone triage, assist in minor surgery
- Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
Dr. James Salem
04.1999 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Akron, Ohio 44304
- Patient history and assessment, phone triage and follow up treatment
- Assessment of minor injuries, minor medical problems and follow up treatment
- Akron, Ohio 44304
Dr. Susan Probst MD/OB/GYN
09.1994 - 02.1999
- Company Overview: West Reading, PA 19611
- Nursing duties include: Selecting and readying proper and necessary equipment and supplies for patient examination by Doctor
- Collect and record patient medical history and associated problems for Doctor prior to examination
- Assist Doctor colposcopy, cryo surgery procedures as well as skin lesion removal
- Instructing patients in proper self breast examination, contraceptive management, estrogen replacement therapies and clarifying patient medical questions
- Fill in and complete proper documentation for area hospitals and laboratories on patient needs
- As directed by the Doctor, contacting patients to advise them of laboratory test results
- Update patient records and issue paperwork for patient billing
- West Reading, PA 19611
Wyomissing Surgical Clinic
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: West Reading, PA 19611
- Assisting minor surgical procedures, patient assessment, history and preparation for treatment
- West Reading, PA 19611
LPN
Williamsport Hospital
Williamsport, PA
06.1991 - 10.1992
- LPN on main floor Orthopedics with supplementary duties in medical, surgical and rehabilitation floors
Leader nurse Home
Williamsport, PA
03.1989 - 08.1989
- General duties as a nurse aid prior to attending nursing school
Systems Program Tester
IBM Corporation
Broomsfield, CO
08.1988 - 03.1989
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate Degree - LPN Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.1991
High School Diploma -
Edmond High School
Edmond, OK06.1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Health monitoring
- Emergency response
- Vital signs collection
- Wound care
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Time management
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent communication
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
- PPE use
- AED, suction machine, operation
- CPR/IV certified
- Team management
- Multitasking
- Record keeping
- Analytical
- Data management
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer relations
- Organizational skills
- Project planning
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Northcoast Behavioral Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Cleveland Clinic
02.2024 - 11.2024
Comprehensive Correctional Care
04.2023 - 02.2024
Southern Health Partners
10.2019 - Current
AxessPointe Community Health Network
07.2017 - 10.2019
Unity Health
07.2016 - 07.2017
Dr. Barry Fish
03.2015 - 05.2016
Dr. James Salem
04.1999 - 01.2010
Wyomissing Surgical Clinic
01.1998 - 01.1999
Dr. Susan Probst MD/OB/GYN
09.1994 - 02.1999
LPN
Williamsport Hospital
06.1991 - 10.1992
Leader nurse Home
03.1989 - 08.1989
Systems Program Tester
IBM Corporation
08.1988 - 03.1989
Associate Degree - LPN Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Edmond High School
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