Susan Lynn Demars
Kittredge ,CO
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 25 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Proficient in working along a multidisciplinary team with good communication skills to optimize patient care.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
08.2010 - present
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, laboratory values, hemodynamic parameters and other clinical data.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Provided direct patient care to trauma and critical care patients, including initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for trauma patients.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, tube feedings and respiratory support devices such as ventilators.
- Performed nursing assessment of trauma patients in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Disaster Medical Assistance Team Registered Nurse
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
04.2009 - Present
- Providing high-quality rapid-response medical care in times of National disaster
- Medical support for National Security events
- Highly adaptable to work in austere environments from natural disasters to bioterrorism events
- Performing triage in mass casualty events, providing emergency/general medical care, and assisting with hospital decompression.
- Working in a team capacity with different agencies for EMS events/situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA06-1991
High School Diploma -
Northbridge High School
Whitinsville, MA06-1986
Skills
- Trauma/Emergency care
- Medical Records Management
- Patient assessments, medication administration, diagnostic interpretation and management
- IV Insertion proficiency, including IVUS
Certification
- Colorado License - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Current BLS certification
- Advanced Trauma Nursing Course
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2010 - present
Disaster Medical Assistance Team Registered Nurse
Department of Health and Human Services
04.2009 - Present
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Framingham State University
High School Diploma -
Northbridge High School
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