Susan Brooks
Registered Nurse
West Haverstraw,NY
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
New York, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Pediatric nurse on a 13 bed PICU, providing care to critically ill children.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Cared for patients in 13-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to 13 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Blythedale Children Medical Center, PEDIATRICS
Valhalla, NY
08.1999 - 08.2016
- Pediatric nurse on a 44 crib/bed step down unit for 16 years. Providing excellent care to medically diverse infants and toddlers. My responsibilities included care and maintenance of tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients. providing adequate nutrition via gastrostomy tubes, nasogastric tubes and TPN. Care of patients with Broviac and PICC lines used for I.V therapy and TPN infusions. Administering remodulin and maintenance of remodulin pump. setting up and performing peritoneal dialysis.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and SPN workshops.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to 44 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Home Health Registered Nurse
A & T Healthcare
New City, NY
04.1997 - 12.2014
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
- Provided nursing care for a vent dependent patient including all ADL's, straight catherization,tracheostomy care and maintenance of ventilator.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY 09.1991 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 09.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Critical care nursing
undefinedCertification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
10-2020
CPR/BLS - Basic Life Support
10-2020
Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
09.2013 - 05.2016
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Blythedale Children Medical Center, PEDIATRICS
08.1999 - 08.2016
Home Health Registered Nurse
A & T Healthcare
04.1997 - 12.2014
Licensed Registered Nurse
07-1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
09.1991 - 05.1994
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