Susan C Holt
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 49 year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient. Valid BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Travel Nurse, PACU
Host Healthcare
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and service delivery efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare settings, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective communication.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN Staff Nurse, PACU
Novant NHRMC
Wilmington, NC
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered comprehensive patient care through effective assessment and monitoring of vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their skills in patient management and clinical procedures.
- Conducted health education sessions for patients and families, promoting wellness and disease prevention.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and timely communication of patient information.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
RN Travel Nurse
Integrated Resource, Inc
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in electronic health records.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring adherence to ethical standards in healthcare delivery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- COVID 19 testing
RN Staff Nurse
NHRMC
Wilmington, North Carolina
07.1999 - 04.2021
- Conducted patient examinations to investigate symptom sources and document information for doctor review.
- Documented patient symptoms, care provided, allergies, and other relevant information using EPIC.
- Prepared biological specimens for diagnostic testing and delivered to lab for processing.
- Educated patients and families to provide guidance for post-surgical care.
- Hemodynamic monitoring when applicable.
- Supported patient respiratory health by administering oxygen, supporting intubation, or coordinating ventilator use.
- Supported treatment planning for acute and chronic conditions and assisted with care plan adjustments to account for changing needs.
- Protected patient privacy, security, and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols.
- Mentored and educated student nurses and healthcare professionals in care delivery and industry best practices.
- July 1999 to March 2018 RN Staff Nurse in PACU
RN Staff Nurse
Comprehensive Home Health Care
Wilmington, North Carolina
10.1991 - 03.1999
- Communicated with patients to clarify diagnoses, prognoses, or treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to address diverse patient needs or foster diagnosis.
- Assisted with admissions and discharge coordination and paperwork.
- Mentored and educated student nurses and healthcare professionals in care delivery and industry best practices.
- Protected patient privacy, security, and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols.
- Educated patients and families to provide guidance for post-surgical care.
- Prepared biological specimens for diagnostic testing and delivered to lab for processing.
- Supported treatment planning for acute and chronic conditions and assisted with care plan adjustments to account for changing needs.
- Administered medication or fluids according to care plans or physicians' orders.
- Provided wound care according to nature and severity of injury.
RN, Home Care
Doctors Home Health
North Charleston, South Carolina
03.1991 - 10.1991
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
RN - Critical Care
Nursefinders of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
03.1991 - 09.1991
- Collected and assessed documents and data in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for patients and families.
- Maintained strict compliance with measures for reducing infectious spread across medical facilities and equipment.
- Supplement staffing at VA Hospital
RN, PACU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
06.1988 - 03.1991
- Observed and documented patient's condition at scheduled intervals while following proper procedure.
- Maintained patient records, detailing changes, medication administration, and pain assessments.
- Responded to emergencies promptly to reduce complication risk.
- Assessed patient pain level and administered medication as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored operation of analgesia pumps and infusions as well as arterial and central venous lines.
- Connected patient to appropriate monitoring equipment, including pulse oximeter, oxygen devices, and blood pressure cuffs.
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records on flowsheet for patient treatments and status updates, as well as unit activities.
RN, Critical Care
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
05.1987 - 04.1988
- Checked daily quality controls for wide range of equipment utilized in routine care of patients at heart and vascular care procedure centers.
- Collected and assessed documents and data in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for patients and families.
- Maintained strict compliance with measures for reducing infectious spread across medical facilities and equipment.
- Possessed knowledge of cardiovascular medications, pressors, and antiarrhythmic agents, including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skill of moderate sedation process.
- Established in-depth database by assessing psychosocial and physical status of patients for procedures.
- Continuously monitored unit's patients to quickly identify and address adverse conditions such as shock and sepsis.
- Prioritized care given to each patient based on factors such as diagnoses and current medical needs.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary medical team to continuously evaluate and update patients' treatment plans.
- Tracked vital signs, laboratory data, and responses to determine need for emergency intervention.
- Checked level of pain experienced by each patient to establish best pain management strategy.
- Used medical equipment and devices to closely evaluate cardiac and pulmonary conditions of each patient.
- Documented fluid intake and output of patients to identify emerging issues such as electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered intramuscular, oral, and intravenous medications to treat patients' conditions and symptoms.
- Set up and managed use of devices such as mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, and oxygen delivery devices.
RN, Critical Care
SRT Nursing Agency
Springfield, Virginia
02.1987 - 04.1988
- Checked daily quality controls for wide range of equipment utilized in routine care of patients at heart and vascular care procedure centers.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skill of moderate sedation process.
- Established in-depth database by assessing psychosocial and physical status of patients for procedures.
- Possessed knowledge of cardiovascular medications, pressors, and antiarrhythmic agents, including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Maintained strict compliance with measures for reducing infectious spread across medical facilities and equipment.
- Prioritized care given to each patient based on factors such as diagnoses and current medical needs.
- Checked level of pain experienced by each patient to establish best pain management strategy.
- Administered intramuscular, oral, and intravenous medications to treat patients' conditions and symptoms.
- Used medical equipment and devices to closely evaluate cardiac and pulmonary conditions of each patient.
- Tracked vital signs, laboratory data, and responses to determine need for emergency intervention.
- Continuously monitored unit's patients to quickly identify and address adverse conditions such as shock and sepsis.
- Documented fluid intake and output of patients to identify emerging issues such as electrolyte imbalances.
- Set up and managed use of devices such as mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Supplemental Critical Care Nurse in ICU, CCU and Step down in several hospitals.
RN, Critical Care
National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Maintained strict compliance with measures for reducing infectious spread across medical facilities and equipment.
- Provided patient care in cardiac special procedures, including electrophysiology diagnostic and interventional procedures, implantable cardiac devices, and loop recorder implants.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skill of moderate sedation process.
- Possessed knowledge of cardiovascular medications, pressors, and antiarrhythmic agents, including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Checked daily quality controls for wide range of equipment utilized in routine care of patients at heart and vascular care procedure centers.
- Collected and assessed documents and data in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for patients and families.
- Established in-depth database by assessing psychosocial and physical status of patients for procedures.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary medical team to continuously evaluate and update patients' treatment plans.
- Set up and managed use of devices such as mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Continuously monitored unit's patients to quickly identify and address adverse conditions such as shock and sepsis.
- Documented fluid intake and output of patients to identify emerging issues such as electrolyte imbalances.
- Tracked vital signs, laboratory data, and responses to determine need for emergency intervention.
- Administered intramuscular, oral, and intravenous medications to treat patients' conditions and symptoms.
- Prioritized care given to each patient based on factors such as diagnoses and current medical needs.
- Checked level of pain experienced by each patient to establish best pain management strategy.
- Used medical equipment and devices to closely evaluate cardiac and pulmonary conditions of each patient.
- Followed protocols for surgical oncology and medical oncology patients.
- Gave Interleukin and monitored patients for adverse affects.
- Started in the CVICU until preceptor available in Surgery Oncology ICU
RN Staff Nurse
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
Kinston, North Carolina
09.1981 - 01.1986
- Communicated with patients to clarify diagnoses, prognoses, or treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to address diverse patient needs or foster diagnosis.
- Educated patients and families to provide guidance for post-surgical care.
- Mentored and educated student nurses and healthcare professionals in care delivery and industry best practices.
- Documented patient symptoms, care provided, allergies, and other relevant information using paper chart.
- Provided wound care according to nature and severity of injury.
- Protected patient privacy, security, and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharge coordination and paperwork.
- Administered medication or fluids according to care plans or physicians' orders.
- Supported treatment planning for acute and chronic conditions and assisted with care plan adjustments to account for changing needs.
- Conducted patient examinations to investigate symptom sources and document information for doctor review.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
- September 1981 to May 1982- Orthopedics
- May 1982 to January 1986- ICU Staff Nurse
RN Staff Nurse
Dr. Michael Arnette, DDS, OMS
Kinston, North Carolina
02.1985 - 11.1985
- Communicated with patients to clarify diagnoses, prognoses, or treatment options.
- Educated patients and families to provide guidance for post-surgical care.
- Protected patient privacy, security, and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols.
- Delivered high-quality care to oral and maxillofacial patients, including collecting medical histories, conducting examinations, and administering medication or treatment per physicians' orders.
- Conducted patient examinations to investigate symptom sources and document information for doctor review.
- Supported treatment planning for acute and chronic conditions and assisted with care plan adjustments to account for changing needs.
- Documented patient symptoms, care provided, allergies, and other relevant information using chart.
- Administered medication or fluids according to care plans or physicians' orders.
- Assisted with admissions and discharge coordination and paperwork.
- Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.
- Assisted doctor with surgical procedures in the office and the hospital operating room.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pitt Community College
Greenville, North CarolinaPractical Nursing
Cape Fear Technical Institute
Wilmington, North CarolinaSkills
- Team training and development
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Specimen collection
- Patient education
- Respiratory support
- Wound care management
- EPIC EMR software
- Monitor vital signs
- Administer medication
- Ventilation support
- Update electronic charts
- Manage cases
- Problem-solving
- Training
- Coordination
- Creative thinking
- Motivation
- Medical equipment operation
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care
Timeline
RN Travel Nurse, PACU
Host Healthcare
10.2024 - 04.2025
RN Staff Nurse, PACU
Novant NHRMC
05.2022 - 04.2024
RN Travel Nurse
Integrated Resource, Inc
10.2021 - 02.2022
RN Staff Nurse
NHRMC
07.1999 - 04.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Comprehensive Home Health Care
10.1991 - 03.1999
RN, Home Care
Doctors Home Health
03.1991 - 10.1991
RN - Critical Care
Nursefinders of Charleston
03.1991 - 09.1991
RN, PACU
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.1988 - 03.1991
RN, Critical Care
Georgetown University Hospital
05.1987 - 04.1988
RN, Critical Care
SRT Nursing Agency
02.1987 - 04.1988
RN, Critical Care
National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center
01.1986 - 01.1987
RN Staff Nurse
Dr. Michael Arnette, DDS, OMS
02.1985 - 11.1985
RN Staff Nurse
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
09.1981 - 01.1986
Practical Nursing
Cape Fear Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pitt Community College