Susan Crites
West Lafayette,OH
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Coshocton Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Coshocton, OH12-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Coshocton Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
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