Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Suzanne Gibbons

Stevens Point,WI

Summary

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and clinic settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills with emphasis on small details like maintaining current expiration dates and supplies that are not outdated. Is familiar with guidelines in storage of supplies and sterile procedures to prevent secondary infections. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration, communication and documentation as well as working as a team player.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric RN

Aspirus
08.1998 - Current
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
  • Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
  • Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions and updating at office visits.
  • Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
  • Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
  • Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
  • Assist physician in out patient procedures (circumcisions, mole removal, sutures).
  • Maintained current knowledge of healthcare practices and developments to provide evidence-based care.
  • Complied with ethical and legal standards to maintain professional integrity and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
  • Liaised with social workers and other support services to provide comprehensive care and address social and emotional needs.

Case Manager

Olsten Kimberly Clark
08.1995 - 07.1998
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals regarding their asthma diagnosis.
  • Coordinated services with other insurance companies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client weekly with in home visits and teaching,
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to keep the client at home and prevent ER and hospitalizations due to asthma flare ups.

Pediatric RN

Childrens Hosptial Of Wisconsin
06.1992 - 08.1995
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of oncology, medical, rehab and orthopedic pediatric patients.
  • Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
  • Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
  • Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
  • Participated in Joint Commission Surveys
  • Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
  • Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.

Student Nurse Intern

Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin
06.1991 - 05.1992
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and daily hygiene needs.
  • Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
  • Worked with Child Life Specialist to pick appropriate activities for children to do while being hospitalized .
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions under supervision of primary nurse,
  • Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
  • Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
  • Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
05.1992

Skills

  • Supply Restocking with attention to expiration dates
  • VFC compliance
  • Vaccine Administration and schedules of vaccines
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Documenting Vitals using EMR
  • Medication Explanation
  • Communicable Diseases and reporting
  • Infection Control
  • Chart Documentation with using EMR
  • Performing procedures that uses sterile technique
  • Ordering and maintaining stock drugs in office along with monitoring expiration dates
  • Participating in Continuing Improvement meetings for the unit
  • Participating in tracers for Joint Commission and Rural Health
  • Participates in 5 S audits to keep supplies updated and not expired in clients rooms

Timeline

Pediatric RN

Aspirus
08.1998 - Current

Case Manager

Olsten Kimberly Clark
08.1995 - 07.1998

Pediatric RN

Childrens Hosptial Of Wisconsin
06.1992 - 08.1995

Student Nurse Intern

Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin
06.1991 - 05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Alverno College
Suzanne Gibbons