Susan Brown
Richmond ,Kentucky
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and lots of nursing experience . Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy RN
Baptist Health Lexington
09.2022 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the endoscopy department by participating in quality assurance initiatives and staying abreast of best practices in the field.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, empathy, and education on the endoscopy process.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
PACU RN
Baptist Health Lexington
11.2006 - 09.2022
- Care for patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures and interventions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically- ill patients
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Clinical Coordinator RN
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, individualized care plans, and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and address complex medical issues.
RN PACU
Palomar Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Pacu staff nurse taking care of adult and pediatric surgery patients
- Adult and pediatric
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
RN PICU
San Diego Children’s Hospital
11.2003 - 03.2004
- Travel RN in Pediatric ICU caring for infants to adolescents
- Travel job
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating staff assignments and efficiently managing workload distribution.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
RN PACU
Tri City Medical Center
11.2003 - 04.2004
- Care of adult post surgical patients under going a variety of surgical procedures.
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
RN PICU, PEDIATRIC OPEN HEART UNIT
Loma Linda University Health
01.2002 - 10.2003
- Worked in pediatric open heart unit caring for infants and adolescents with heart issues
- Also took care of heart transplant patients
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
RN PACU
Tampa General Hospital
04.1999 - 01.2002
- Care and recovery of all types of surgical patients in a very busy public hospital
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
RN PACU
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
05.1996 - 01.1999
- First nursing job out of school
- Went directly to a very busy, 1000 bed hospital recovering and care of various surgical patients.
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.1996
Skills
- Hard worker, lots of nursing experience (10 years)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Personal Information
- Title: Registered Nurse
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Endoscopy RN
Baptist Health Lexington
09.2022 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Coordinator RN
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2007
PACU RN
Baptist Health Lexington
11.2006 - 09.2022
RN PACU
Palomar Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2006
RN PICU
San Diego Children’s Hospital
11.2003 - 03.2004
RN PACU
Tri City Medical Center
11.2003 - 04.2004
RN PICU, PEDIATRIC OPEN HEART UNIT
Loma Linda University Health
01.2002 - 10.2003
RN PACU
Tampa General Hospital
04.1999 - 01.2002
RN PACU
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
05.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
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