Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Susan DiPaulo

Broomall,PA

Summary

Healthcare diagnosing professional experienced in therapeutic communication and patient engagement. Brings skills in natural healing, knowledge of latest research and background with treatments and techniques. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in patient care position focused on disease prevention. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style. Energetic leader promotes 37 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated WOCN surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager

Crozer Keystone Home Care
Drexel Hill, PA
01.2001 - Current
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.

RN Case Manager

Millenium Home Health Care
Broomall, PA
01.2008 - 12.2014
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.

Home Care RN

Genesis Home Care
Broomall, PA
01.1990 - 12.2000
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.

RN Staff Nurse

Haverford Hospital & Rehabilitation Center
Haverford, PA
01.1985 - 12.1990
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

CWOCN -

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA
01.2012

RN -

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05.1984

LPN -

Camillus Mercy College
Lansdowne, PA
05.1982

High School Diploma -

Marple Newtown Senior High School
Newtown Square, PA
05.1981

Skills

  • Wound, Ostomy & Advanced Sharp Debridement certified
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Medical Assessments
  • Managing Patient Cases
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Therapeutic Measures
  • Nursing Consultation

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Millenium Home Health Care
01.2008 - 12.2014

RN Case Manager

Crozer Keystone Home Care
01.2001 - Current

Home Care RN

Genesis Home Care
01.1990 - 12.2000

RN Staff Nurse

Haverford Hospital & Rehabilitation Center
01.1985 - 12.1990

CWOCN -

La Salle University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Immaculata University

RN -

Gwynedd Mercy University

LPN -

Camillus Mercy College

High School Diploma -

Marple Newtown Senior High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Susan DiPaulo