Susan Blair
Nampa,ID
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Valley Medical Center
Caldwell, ID
Feb1991 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Boise, ID09-2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR06-2012
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Family and patient support
- Nursing Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Assessments
- Postpartum Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Neonatal and maternity specialist
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- SBAR communication
- Newborn education
Certification
NRP certification 2024
ACLS certification 2023
BLS certification 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Valley Medical Center
Feb1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Treasure Valley Community College
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