Susan Bayless

• Acted in advisory capacity to support and advise patients and nursing staff to perform safe dialysis.
• Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
• Trained nurses on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis to assist unwell patients admitted for acute treatment.
• Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.

Responsible for the day to day supervision of the USS Personal Care (PC) clients, including prioritizing, assessing and reassessing clients on a timely schedule: supervising the work of of the PC aide; coordinating PC aide schedules; completing monthly reports and maintaining required documentation. Provided back up for the In-Home Services Director

Responsible for the effective management of 130 patients, dialysis facility and 27 support staff. Ensure provision of quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance and regulatory requirements and programs. Adhered to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. As the clinical leader, had the authority to make daily decisions to ensure continuity of care and patient and staff safety.

Responsible for the effective management and support of 20+ employees, developed and administered the division budget. Planned and directed public health nursing and community education services and represented the agency in the community. Participated on the Core Management Team, and the Administrative Team. Held an active role on the Substance Abuse Coalition, Clark/Champaign Diabetes Association Board, Keep Clark County Beautiful Board, Urbana University Nursing Advisory Board, Clark County Child Fatality Review, Clark County Drug Death Review Team, Chronic Disease Task Force and the Clark State Office Administration Advisory Committee.

Responsible for the effective management of patient, facility and support staff. Responsible for the financial management including, budget, labor and inventory. Responsible for open communication with the Medical Director and attending Nephrologists. Oversaw nursing and technical services for patient treatments. Responsible for teammate management including, recruitment, performance development, performance management, salary adjustments and terminations, Ensure compliance with water quality and supplies are maintained to provided quality care and to ensure the safety of patients and teammates.

Responsible for the effective management of 25+ patient facility. Support staff of eight employees with the goal of achieving the best patient outcomes. Provided decision making and team building skills with a focus on quality improvement, facility growth and development.

Provided comprehensive critical care to cardiac and surgical patients. Responsible for the supervision of STNA's and for patient and family education and emotional support.

Responsible for the pre-op and post-op patient education and care. Additional duties: assisting Physician with in-office surgeries and procedures.

Assisted physician in patient care and procedures. Additional duties: allergy testing/injections and administering immunizations.