Sue Dunning
Hampden,ME
Summary
Accomplished Staff Nurse with a robust background at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional patient care and medical assessment skills. Expert in managing critical care scenarios and mentoring nursing staff, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery. Skilled in IV drug therapy management and fostering strong patient relationships, reflecting an exceptional medical ethic and leadership. Experience in Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care and Emergency Department Medicine. Works well collaborating with providers to ensure the best care of patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Staff Nurse
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
08.2001 - 01.2024
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during bedside procedures.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Unit Secretary
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
06.1997 - 03.2000
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
- Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships.
- Retrieved physicians' paperwork, including lab test requests.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Transcribed doctors' orders, including medication and lab test requests.
- Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono, ME06.2004
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Flow sheet charting
- Patient Care
- Medical assessment
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Family and patient support
- Resource Allocation
- Taking vitals
- SBAR communication
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- Medication and IV administration
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Documenting vitals
- Infant CPR certified
- Critical care
- Strong medical ethic
- Ventilator care
- Life-sustaining machines
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2024 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
08.2001 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
08.2000 - 06.2001
Unit Secretary
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
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