Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Susan Boedeker

Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with 25+ years in nursing, specializing in Home Health and Hospice care. Skilled communicator and collaborative team member, adept at developing comprehensive care plans and accurately interpreting physician instructions. Possessing profound empathy for patients and families, delivering personalized care and unwavering support to meet unique needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Right at Home
01.2020 - 01.2025

Monitored patient progress, identifying changes in condition to adjust care strategies effectively.

  • Developed comprehensive care plans based on patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Enhanced and expanded medication training progress
  • Instructor for caregiver yearly medication reviews.
  • Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration.

Health and Wellness Director

Brookdale Forest Grove
01.2018 - 01.2020

Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care and support for residents' health needs.

  • Developed care plans for each individual resident.
  • Developed and implemented wellness programs enhancing resident health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for residents.
  • Performed quarterly caregiver medication delegations.


Home Health Nurse

Brightstar Care
01.2017 - 01.2018

Administered medication and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.

  • Provided patients care which required me to do home infusion therapy, IV skills, IM and Sub Q injections.
  • Performed nursing services at local flu clinics.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

After Hours Phone Triage

Comfort Hospice
08.2015 - 06.2016

Performed call support for emergencies after hours

  • Performed catheter care. and some wound care
  • Administered pain management therapies
  • Provided patients and their families with end of life support and comfort.
  • Emphasize with potential clients and their family
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Educated families on end-of-life care options, fostering understanding and emotional support during transitions.

Director of Nursing

Vineyard Heights Assisted Living Facility
01.2015 - 01.2016

Implemented quality improvement initiatives enhancing resident care standards.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Knowledgeable when it comes to elderly care
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

Oncology Nursing

Compass Oncology
01.2006 - 01.2014

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies and improve outcomes

  • Conducted thorough assessments and documented findings in electronic health records for accurate patient tracking.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

ASN -

Portland Community College
01.2006

Skills

  • Patient care plan development
  • Electronic charting and audit review
  • Delegation of unlicensed caregivers
  • Home care management
  • Caregiver training
  • HIPPA compliance
  • Medication management
  • Palliative care

Accomplishments

  • Performed prospective patient consultations which resulted in signing 20 new clients.
  • Streamlined the content of medication training programs that reduced training time by 15%.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • Oregon Board of Nursing License #: 200642094RN
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Right at Home
01.2020 - 01.2025

Health and Wellness Director

Brookdale Forest Grove
01.2018 - 01.2020

Home Health Nurse

Brightstar Care
01.2017 - 01.2018

After Hours Phone Triage

Comfort Hospice
08.2015 - 06.2016

Director of Nursing

Vineyard Heights Assisted Living Facility
01.2015 - 01.2016

Oncology Nursing

Compass Oncology
01.2006 - 01.2014

ASN -

Portland Community College