Susan Doran
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Friendly demeanor and strong talent in caring for individuals. Experience with wounds both identifying and treatment. In 2020, in the first week of working in Employee Health when Covid 19 became a pandemic and was immediately tasked with learning and adjusting to assist employees in regards to symptom identifying, following CDC guidelines, answering questions and providing emotional support. Also ultimately being involved in planning and implementation of employees receiving the vaccine in a timely manner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Admission Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Employee Health/Risk Management Coordinator
Riverside Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Trained different workforce groups in healthy behaviors and compliance requirements.
- Completed pre-placement and annual employee health and wellness screenings.
- Developed and disseminated health education outreach materials.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
11.2006 - 03.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL06.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL05.2003
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Preventive Health Measures
- EMR Documentation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Nursing Standards
Timeline
Behavioral Health Admission Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Employee Health/Risk Management Coordinator
Riverside Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
11.2006 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kankakee Community College
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