Susan Brightbill
Satellite Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in various patient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care
Almost four years ago I moved to Florida to take care of my elderly father. I had obtained my Florida RN license prior to this move. Given his need for care and the pandemic, I have not utilized my FL RN license. My father has since passed away and I am looking to obtain part-time employment
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Stoneridge Retirement Community
10.2011 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing patients care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, dementia and other conditions.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administering oral, IM and IV medications and treatments as per staffing needs
Nurse Manager
Springcreek Retirement Facility
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Supervised, directed, and participated in care of residents of long term care facility.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Administered medications and treatments as staffing needed.
- Frequent assessments from admissions, falls, all patient incidents, transfers and discharges
Assistant Director of Nursing
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload to 15 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Administering medications and treatments as staffing needs required.
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
- Monitored and updated financial plans to comply with client goals.
Regional Product Specialist
Genworth Financial Lynchburg, VA - Formerly GE
11.1999 - 06.2006
- Presented Long Term Care Insurance information to individual clients and also presented seminars to groups of Financial advisers clients
- I worked with 10 Financial firms and assisted financial advisors in presenting Long Term Care Insurance to their clients
- Ensured financial advisors had all support, materials and information they needed for their clients
- Continually expanded knowledge of Long Term Care Insurance product line and Long Term Care needs of aging population
Charge Nurse
Aspin Center
08.1990 - 12.1999
- Charge nurse in 22 bed facility for handicapped children/youth.
- Providing on-call services, transcribing orders and supervising direct care staff
- Performing nursing duties and complying with ICF state regulations for residents.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.1985
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Rehabilitation Programs
- Staff Supervision
- Medication Dispensing
- Drug Inventory Management
- Staff Management
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Stoneridge Retirement Community
10.2011 - 12.2019
Nurse Manager
Springcreek Retirement Facility
10.2010 - 09.2011
Assistant Director of Nursing
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
06.2008 - 07.2010
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
06.2006 - 02.2008
Regional Product Specialist
Genworth Financial Lynchburg, VA - Formerly GE
11.1999 - 06.2006
Charge Nurse
Aspin Center
08.1990 - 12.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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