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Susan Barnes

Susan Barnes

Registered Nurse
Puyallup,WA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

AlphaO Agency LLC.
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients
  • Provided staff relief for facilities that supported areas in Mental Health recovery, assisted living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Ability to adapt to new environments with little to no orientation

Registered Nurse 3/Clinical Nurse Educator

Department of Health and Human Services
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
  • Developed and Implemented Plans of Correction.
  • Quality Assurance.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, processing blood and lab results
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, and expertise
  • Organization and training for staff nurses for Green River Community College nursing Students
  • Worked together with facility management and Regional DDA management for onboarding of new Netsmart eMAR system, training all Nursing staff and Physicians on program, developing modules/training material for new eMAR system for nurses.

Registered Nurse 2

Rainier School/DSHS
10.2007 - 03.2023
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
  • Primary care Nurse for 32 clients Psychiatric and developmental disabilities
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Registered Nurse

Overlake Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
  • Monitor vital signs and blood glucose for adolescents and adults admitted with severe eating disorders
  • Supervise all nursing and behavioral specialists during 12 hour shifts on night shift
  • Insertion of Nasogastric tubes for adults, children and adolescents.

Registered Nurse 3

Special Commitment Center/Behavioral Health/DSHS
03.2017 - 05.2021
  • Performed triage assessments in a clinic setting
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures
  • Trained and mentored new RNs
  • Responded as Qualified Medical Professional for Psychiatric emergencies
  • Coordinate individual treatment plans of care for patients with mental health disorders
  • Coordinate all lab/blood draws for 230 residents, monitoring results on Interpath lab system
  • Developed Sleep Study program, initiating sleep Apnea testing on site, setting up and teaching CPAP, BIPAP and APAP use, keeping data on all equipment and all testing for all residents on island
  • Lead Nurse for off island Medical trips, scheduling medical preps, preparing documentation for outside facilities for off island providers.

RN Charge Nurse

Greater lakes Recovery Center
04.2013 - 04.2021
  • Initiate/coordinate admission process for intake of patients with Behavioral Health Specialists
  • Supervise LPNs, Mental Health Techs, and social Workers
  • Performed triage assessments on new admissions
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Nurse Manager 4

Rainier School/DSHS
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures
  • Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development
  • Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees
  • Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care
  • Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families
  • Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients, and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions
  • Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Provided guidance and support to 28 LPNs and RNS and 120 residents in Program Area Team E.

Registered Nurse 3

Rainier School/DSHS
02.2013 - 04.2016
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Responsible for infection Control and all In-service Education
  • Responded as Qualified Medical Professional for Psychiatric Emergencies
  • Orientation and Education for all new nurse employees and updating all nursing staff on policies and procedures
  • Scheduling of all nurses for staffing facility of over 100 nurses
  • Developed training modules on policies and procedures for facility for onboarding of new nurses
  • Trained all nurses CPR for professional responders.

Education

ADN in Nursing -

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
08.2007

Skills

  • Diabetes Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • EMR Systems
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Supervisory and Management skills
  • IV and Venipuncture Certified
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Medical Assessment

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AlphaO Agency LLC.
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse 3/Clinical Nurse Educator

Department of Health and Human Services
10.2021 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Overlake Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse 3

Special Commitment Center/Behavioral Health/DSHS
03.2017 - 05.2021

Nurse Manager 4

Rainier School/DSHS
04.2016 - 03.2017

RN Charge Nurse

Greater lakes Recovery Center
04.2013 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse 3

Rainier School/DSHS
02.2013 - 04.2016

Registered Nurse 2

Rainier School/DSHS
10.2007 - 03.2023

ADN in Nursing -

Clover Park Technical College

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