Susan Carlin
Gloucester City,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CFG Health
02.2025 - Current
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Staff Nurse
South Woods State Prison (Rutgers Correctional Healthcare)
10.2024 - Current
- Assess patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Navigate the complexities of correctional healthcare with professionalism, safety and empathy.
- Deliver nursing care to incarcerated individuals, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Staff Nurse
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
05.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to women with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Perform detailed assessments, medication administration, and individualized care planning.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Build rapport and trust with a vulnerable population to improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Staff Nurse (LPN)
Maryville Integrated Care
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Cared for 54 men with addiction and mental health disorders, including homeless and post-judicial populations.
- Maintained a perfect attendance record, demonstrating reliability and dedication.
- Measured vital signs, dressed wounds, and provided other basic patient care or treatments, including phlebotomy.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders, including Vivitrol and Sublocade injections.
- Ongoing monitoring of the patient's condition for physical, emotional, and/or symptomatic changes, and implementing necessary measures.
Set Dresser
HBO's Mare of Easttown
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Philadelphia IATSE Local 8 Stagehands Union member since 2012.
- Assisted in the selection and placement of furniture, drapery, props, and other set decorations to achieve the desired visual effect.
- Fabricated, assembled, and moved large set pieces into the correct locations to meet specifications set by directors.
- Member of the Emmy Award-winning crew for "Outstanding Production Design, 2021".
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Capella University
06-2025
LPN to RN Bridge Program -
Saint Francis School of Nursing (Capital Health)
Trenton, NJ05-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Camden County College
Camden, NJ05-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Moorestown, NJ11-2019
Skills
- Physical Assessment & Critical Thinking
- Addiction and Mental Health Nursing
- Emergency Response, Opioid Reversal
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Exceptional Communication & Trust Building
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CFG Health
02.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
South Woods State Prison (Rutgers Correctional Healthcare)
10.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
05.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse (LPN)
Maryville Integrated Care
06.2020 - 05.2024
Set Dresser
HBO's Mare of Easttown
11.2019 - 04.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Camden County College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Capella University
LPN to RN Bridge Program -
Saint Francis School of Nursing (Capital Health)
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