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Shizuka Sudo

Mill Valley,CA

Summary

Psychiatric Nurse with experience at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Demonstrates emotional resilience and competence in mental health assessment as well as a proven track record in de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Provides mindful, compassionate care with 10+ years of meditation practice while maintaining clear boundary.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary, and managed patients on restraints or seclusion.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.

Home Health Nurse Case Manager

By the Bay Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided comprehensive nursing services for the effective management of chronic conditions.
  • Managed complex wound care including wound vac, as well as urinary catheter and PEG tube regimens.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Coordinated services with other healthcare providers to ensure a seamless continuum of care for each patient.

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice

By The Bay Health
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • 4+ years of palliative and hospice symptom management, both in facilities and home care setting.
  • Supported patients and their family through end of life with compassion.
  • Ensured continuity of care throughout various care setting including home/facility transfers and hospice discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Received cards and donations from satisfied family members of the deceased.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Group
01.2018 - 06.2021
  • Private duty nursing care for adolescent patient with pediatric seizure disorder and mental, cognitive and physical retardation.
  • Seizure management utilizing anti-seizure medications and implanted Vagus nerve stimulation device.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Trained, guided, supported and supervised patient care by the family.

Unit Charge Nurse

Petaluma Post-Acute Rehab
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provided direct nursing care to 18-25 patient unit and supervised day-to-day nursing and caregiving activities performed by nursing assistants.
  • Medication administration in various forms including PO, IV, MI and PR. Monitored symptoms with PRN medications to ensure patient healing and safety.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection and tube and drain care such as tracheostomy, ostomy bag, G tube, Pleurx and Foley catheter.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
05.2017

Skills

    • De-Escalation Techniques
    • Mental Health Assessment
    • Knowledge in various psychiatric holds
    • Patient care during seclusion and restraints
    • Team Collaboration
    • Therapeutic Care Plans
      • Medication Management
      • Progress Evaluation
      • Addiction Treatment
      • Emotional Resilience
      • Suicide Risk Assessment
      • New Nurse Training

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse 95138139 - expires 9/30/25
  • Certified in AHA BLS - expires March 2025
  • Certified Public Health Nurse - PHN563136 - expired 9/30/25


Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2024

Home Health Nurse Case Manager

By the Bay Health
07.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice

By The Bay Health
07.2018 - 06.2022

Home Health Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Group
01.2018 - 06.2021

Unit Charge Nurse

Petaluma Post-Acute Rehab
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Licensed Registered Nurse 95138139 - expires 9/30/25
  • Certified in AHA BLS - expires March 2025
  • Certified Public Health Nurse - PHN563136 - expired 9/30/25


Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sonoma State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Marin
Shizuka Sudo