Hi, I’m
Susan Daniel
Florence,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Huntsville Hospital SystemHuntsville, AL
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
12.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Administered chemotherapy medications as detailed by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Counseled patients and caregivers providing a listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients and caregivers on nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation and chemotherapy.
- Closely monitored patients during course of treatment to identify potential or current reactions.
- Assured that patients and caregivers felt comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Effectively communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Patiently detailed course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Expertly managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Closely monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies per hospital protocol.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining the proper patient, dosage, route, time, and drug before administering medications to each patient.
- Routinely evaluated mental health needs, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing competency development.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Routinely sought feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Amedisys HospiceHuntsville, AL
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
09.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Created and implemented an individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Accomplished successful relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Patiently instructed family members and caregivers on various ways to manage patients' pain and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process and compassionately provided comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients through the hospice admission process.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety and rights of every patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms with appropriate education feedback and follow up.
- Encouraged therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and supporting patients in regaining or improving coping abilities.
- Gauged and monitored mental health needs, working with our multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Medical Staffing NetworkTampa, FL
Travel Registered Nurse
02.2006 - 11.2007
Job overview
- Delivered exceptional care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses per facility protocol.
- Evaluated patient healthcare needs, long and short-term goals for treatment and available resources while connecting patient with optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and oriented patients back to unit after surgical procedures.
- Successfully collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans while maintaining full inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Maintained all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Instructed patient, family members and caregivers on patient care discharge instructions.
- Closely monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies per facility protocol and evidence-based practices.
- Strictly maintained safety measures by carefully determining proper patient, dosage, drug, route and time before administering medications.
- Instructed on course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Maintained exceptional patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Encouraged therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and supporting patients in regaining or improving coping abilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing competency development.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Expertly recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Bayfront Medical CenterSt. Petersburg, , Florida
Charge Nurse, Brain-Injury Rehabilitation
07.2006 - 02.2007
Job overview
- Managed clinical oversight for 10-bed Brain-Injury Lockdown Unit.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans (PBIP).
- Accurately documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, implementing patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements and hospital protocol.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound care management, medication administration and mental health services.
- Strictly ensured safety and well-being of patients at all times during hospital stay.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Rapid City Regional Hospital (Monument Health)Rapid City, SD
Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Oncology
11.2003 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and various pain management techniques.
- Started and maintained intravenous fluids, administered medications and accurately documented patient charts by recording fluid output and intake and blood glucose levels.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions according to physician orders and hospital protocol.
- Initiated pre-operative and post-operative patient monitoring, care and education.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Effectively communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Strictly advocated for the safety and rights of patients.
- Educated on course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Strictly monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies per hospital protocol.
- Maintained all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and caregivers on tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Strictly followed safety measures by carefully determining proper patient, dosage, drug, route and time before administering medications.
- Maintained skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Gauged and monitored mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Effectively maintained therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors to help patients and caregivers in regaining or improving coping abilities.
Education
South Dakota State UniversityRapid City, SD
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2003
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Electronic Charting
- Pain Control
- Symptom Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
Additional Information
Registered Nurse Multi-State Compact License number 1-115673, 2023
Previously certified in Cancer Chemotherapy - 2008
Completed Stem Cell Transplant Course - 2009
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
09.2013 - 05.2014
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
12.2007 - Current
Charge Nurse, Brain-Injury Rehabilitation
Bayfront Medical Center
07.2006 - 02.2007
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
02.2006 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Oncology
Rapid City Regional Hospital (Monument Health)
11.2003 - 01.2006
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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