Susan Ellinwood
North Port
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 32 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with IV management, orthopedics, Oncology and med/surg specialty.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions accurately and efficiently.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Implemented improvements in workflow processes, enhancing overall patient care efficiency.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Registered Nurse
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2021
- Charge Nurse on the med/surg, oncology and orthopedic units.
- Med/Surg Certification.
- ONS Certification
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess staff competencies and development needs.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
04.1992 - 05.2014
- IV Team for 18 years as Clinical Coordinator - manage team/schedules, proficient with IV, Midline and PICC line insertion as well as Port access.
- Opened and managed an outpatient IV clinic, medication ordering, chart building and billing.
- Chemo administration to patients as needed as there was no oncology unit.
- Taught classes on all aspects of IVs to nursing and EMT students as well as new hires.
- Filled in on our pre-op unit when needed.
- Assistant to the infection control nurse for 3 years during this time as well.
- INS national certification for IVT held for 12 years.
- Chemo certification for administration.
- For the last one and half years before leaving CRMC I was the nurse manager on the med/surg unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison Community College
Punta Gorda, FL12-1991
Skills
- Detail-oriented organization
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong assessment abilities
- Effective leadership
- Collaborative team member
- Proficient in clinical evaluations
- Infection prevention strategies
- Ability to work autonomously
Timeline
RN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
04.1992 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison Community College