SUSAN DORRELL
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
A dynamic Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience excels in providing high-quality care in high-stress environments. Proficient in ventilator management and medication titration, while providing compassionate support to families. A dedicated team player, looking to take on new challenges with a proactive and positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
Edgewood, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Provided care to patients in a 24-bed Medical ICU with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and dietitians to provide the best care for my patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient care plans.
- Competence in titrating sedation medications, inotropes, and vasopressors.
- Skilled in caring for patients with DKA, pneumonia, respiratory failure, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, post-thrombectomy strokes, and TNK.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, dialysis catheter insertion, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tubes and wound care.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during difficult times and end-of-life situations.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2023
Skills
- ACLS BLS certifications
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) certified
- Behavioral Assistance Response Team (BART) trained nurse
- Nasojejunal Insertion (NJ)
- EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS)
- Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
- Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
- Stroke certified
- Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
- New Graduate Nurse Preceptor
- Thorough assessment skills and documentation
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Advocate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
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