Susan Bockman
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with a robust background at ADVOCATE MEDICAL GROUP and NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, demonstrating top-tier skills in diagnosis formulation and patient education. Renowned for elevating care standards through clinical decision-making and effective treatment plan development, consistently achieving high patient satisfaction. Excelled in leading and educating medical teams, underscoring a commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
ADVOCATE MEDICAL GROUP
Crystal Lake, IL
05.2016 - Current
- Advocate acquired the Health Clinic at Walgreens in 2016.
- The scope of service has been expanded to include the treatment and diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases.
- One of the top-producing nurse practitioners within the department.
Family Nurse Practitioner
THE HEALTH CLINIC AT WALGREENS
Arlington Heights, IL
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Cared for patients in an office and on a virtual setting
- Conducted school physicals, sports physicals, employment physicals
- Counseled and provided vaccinations for patients 7 and over
- Diagnosed and treated common illnesses
- Conducted procedures such as suture removal, cerumen removal, skin tag removal
- Served on the Best Practice council
Clinical Documentation Specialist Team Lead
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Northwest Community Hospital
- Reviewed patient charts to be certain the documentation reflected an accurate picture of the patient’s severity of illness
- Discussed and queried medical providers to ensure charting accuracy
- Educated medical providers regarding documentation and coding
- Northwest Community Hospital
Hospice Admissions Nurse
VITAS HOSPICE
Lombard, IL
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Visited patients and families in their homes, at long term care facilities, and hospitals
- Discussed hospice philosophy and the hospice program
- Evaluated patient’s clinical status for hospice care
- Signed patients on the hospice program as appropriate
Case Manager / Discharge Planner R.N.
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Northwest Community Hospital
- Collaborated with physicians, patients, and nurses to establish successful discharge plans
- Performed insurance reviews
- Ensured that patients received appropriate disease management teaching
- Northwest Community Hospital
Registered Nurse
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Arlington Heights, IL
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Northwest Community Hospital
- Assisted in the organization and development of a new telemetry unit
- Instructed education classes to nurses during biannual 'Med/Tele Day'
- Served as a clinical resource for cardiac issues on the new telemetry unit
- Assisted in the tracking of nurse CPR certifications
- Developed educational packets for heart failure patients
- Cared for patients throughout the hospital including pediatric, cardiac, oncology, critical care, and surgical units
- Northwest Community Hospital
Education
MSN - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2010
BSN - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL12.2005
ASN - Nursing
William Rainy Harper College
Palatine, IL05.1994
Skills
- Diagnosis formulation
- Lab result evaluation
- Ambulation services
- Electronic health records systems
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment plan development
- Patient education
- Clinic work
- Clinical decision making
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse, 041-284000
- Wisconsin, Registered Professional Nurse, 1109034
- Wisconsin, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, 14655-33
- Illinois, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 277002229
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 2011004244
References
- Ashley Wallen, FNP, Advocate Medical Group, Colleague: family nurse practitioner, 815-347-3323, Ashleyewallen@gmail.com
- Donna Peterson, Office manager, Advocate Medical Group, 847-658-9555, Donna.peterson@aah.org
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month @ Northwest Community Healthcare in 2008
Affiliations
- Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
ADVOCATE MEDICAL GROUP
05.2016 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
THE HEALTH CLINIC AT WALGREENS
07.2011 - 05.2016
Hospice Admissions Nurse
VITAS HOSPICE
09.2009 - 02.2010
Clinical Documentation Specialist Team Lead
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
01.2008 - 03.2011
Case Manager / Discharge Planner R.N.
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
01.2005 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse, 041-284000
- Wisconsin, Registered Professional Nurse, 1109034
- Wisconsin, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, 14655-33
- Illinois, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 277002229
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 2011004244
MSN - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
BSN - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
ASN - Nursing
William Rainy Harper College
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