Susan Cobb
Bark River
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for role of Nurse practitioner, bringing valuable experience in managing patient care and developing tailored treatment strategies. Known for fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving patient-centric results. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in patient assessment and care planning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Care Coordinator
Emplify Health
10.2022 - Current
- Managed transitions of care to ensure continuity and reduce readmissions for high-risk patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the care coordination department.
- Served as a liaison between patients, insurance companies, and providers to help navigate complex healthcare systems for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care plans to optimize health outcomes and enhance communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and available resources.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient engagement and satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline processes for referrals and follow-up appointments.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, enhancing targeted interventions for chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs and available resources, adapting care plans accordingly for continued progress toward wellness goals.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration through regular meetings and information-sharing sessions with members from various departments involved in patient care.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams for seamless transitions of care across settings.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient interactions and interventions, facilitating clear communication among healthcare professionals.
Director of Nursing
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
01.2013 - 10.2022
- Manage care of up to 108 residents, assess potential residents for care needs, provide hands on care to residents during medical episodes, work closely with medical providers to meet resident’s medical needs, oversee infection control program, work closely with pharmacy representatives to ensure residents have correct medications, coordinate care when a new resident is admitted, follow up with discharged residents to ensure a safe transition back to the community, access MICR records for employees and residents, follow blood draws, start IV therapy, provide care coordination and discharge planning for residents.
RN Educator
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Orient new employees, create and present monthly in-services, educate staff on infection control practices, prepare CENA staff for state certification exam, evaluate CENA care skills, evaluate yearly nurse competencies.
WIC CPA/Immunization Nurse
Public Health Delta/Menominee County
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Assess MICR records, administer child and adult immunizations, provide nutrition counseling for WIC clients, perform EPSDT child screenings, provide breastfeeding information and support to clients, educate clients on available community resources, educate parents on child safety including poison control and car seat safety.
Home Care/Hospice Case Manager
OSF Home Care and Hospice
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Assess vital signs, perform wound care, order supplies and medications, communicate with physicians, transcribe orders, administer IV therapy, administer medications, train and educate patients, assess hospice patients and provide comfort care, educate families of patients, report patient’s condition to physician, provide patients with updates regarding new orders and medication changes, collect specimens for lab tests including blood and urine, remove staples and sutures, medication destruction, coordinate care needs with community resources.
RN Supervisor
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
12.2009 - 03.2011
- Coordinate daily staffing, transcribe and note physician orders, communicate with physicians regarding resident status, perform comprehensive physical assessments, manipulate personal computer to record assessments and information, provide daily report on residents to director of nursing, interact with training coordinator regarding training needs of staff, supervise nursing staff, oversee certified nursing assistants, interact with resident’s families regarding health status, complete admission assessments and related paperwork for new admissions, work closely with hospice personnel to provide end of life care to residents, administer vaccines, initiate IV’s.
Charge Nurse
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Dispense medications to residents, perform head-to-toe assessments, document resident health status for Medicare reimbursement, provide caring, conscientious resident care, oversee CNA employees, work as a member of a dynamic team, transcribe physician orders, calculate medication dosages, complete documentation to transfer residents to the hospital, complete admission assessments, insert and remove urinary catheters, provide dressing changes and wound assessment, check in medications and narcotics, complete pain assessments, assess lab values and report to physicians, provide resident education about their condition and medications, manipulate glucometer to test resident blood sugars and provide sliding scale insulin administration for diabetic residents, interact with resident’s family members regarding resident status changes, incidents and general information and orient new employees.
Crime Analyst
Ann Arbor Police Department
10.1996 - 07.2005
- Aid in criminal investigations, perform telephone taps, analyze crime patterns and trends, prepare weekly and monthly crime reports, participate in multi-jurisdictional crime meetings, educate community members in crime prevention techniques, provide traffic control for University of Michigan football games, act as an expert witness in court, prepare police reports, interact with road patrol officers to identify suspects, maintain a suspect database, conduct weekly crime meetings, act as liaison between police department and other city departments, review evidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MIADN - Registered Nursing
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba, MIBachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MIMaster’s Degree - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI10-2026
Skills
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Healthcare regulations
Certification
- Registered Nurse License – Michigan
- Registered Nurse License – Wisconsin
- First Aid/BLS Certified – American Heart Association
Qualifications
Extensive experience providing care to patients, outstanding caring and compassion, ability to multi-task, knowledge of the Emplify EPIC system, learn new things very quickly, able to take direction and complete tasks independently, work very well as a team member, possess excellent nursing skills and abilities, honed assessment skills, effective communication skills and BLS certified, discharge planning experience, care coordination experience, excellent communication skills, valid Michigan driver’s license, Michigan RN license, WI RN License, current BLS certification.
Timeline
RN Care Coordinator
Emplify Health
10.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
01.2013 - 10.2022
RN Educator
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
09.2012 - 01.2013
Home Care/Hospice Case Manager
OSF Home Care and Hospice
03.2011 - 10.2011
WIC CPA/Immunization Nurse
Public Health Delta/Menominee County
01.2011 - 08.2012
RN Supervisor
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
12.2009 - 03.2011
Charge Nurse
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
09.2006 - 12.2009
Crime Analyst
Ann Arbor Police Department
10.1996 - 07.2005
ADN - Registered Nursing
Bay De Noc Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Northern Michigan University
Master’s Degree - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Northern Michigan University