Sue Warthen
Thurmont,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bright Star
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Clearway Pain Solutions Institute
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD05.2006
High School Diploma -
Catoctin High School
Thurmont, MD06.1985
Skills
- rapid patient assessment
- Patient Management
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Critical Care
- Acute Care Expertise
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bright Star
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clearway Pain Solutions Institute
05.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
High School Diploma -
Catoctin High School
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