Susan Elsken
Augusta,GA
Summary
RESULTS-ORIENTED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL A seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience helping patients in a multitude of specialties including trauma, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and adolescent care. Optimistic with a competitive spirit. Passion for counseling and patient interactions, prioritizing comprehensive care to every patient with an individualized approach. Navigates with integrity, leaving an imprint on the lives of patients suffering from debilitating disease states. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Registered Nurse
AUGUSTA PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES
Augusta, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Instrumental in triaging patient calls and coordinating patient services
- Streamlined process improvement
- Prioritized patient engagements to determine urgency of clinical needs
- Managed office protocol and care services for 7 providers
- Regularly reviewed and delivered laboratory results
- Reviewed and coordinated pre-authorizations to optimize medications and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
SPRINGBROOK BEHAVIORAL SERVICE
Greenville, SC
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Treated, counseled, and insured safety of autistic children and adolescent patients
- Coordinated and delivered resources and information to patients’ families
- Cared for children and adolescent patients ages 5-21 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Assembled unique identification plan for each patient
- Fostered a safe environment for social adaptation and learning
- Counseled patients to improve social interactions and communication skills
- Led the nurse portion of the daily Peer Review Committee Meetings.
Registered Nurse
BAPTIST HEALTH HOSPITAL
Jacksonville, FL
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with a team of Level One Trauma providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage multiple hospital strategic initiatives while prioritizing patient care
- Discerned patient care based on the critical nature of the patient
- Administered medicines while educating patients on their side effects
- Achieved excellence in Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equipment
- Admitted patients to the hospital floor when appropriate
- Conducted discharge planning with patients and their families.
Columbia Hospital
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2001 - 12.2005
- Traveled across the United States, serving patients in underserved areas
- Treated complex Emergency Department patients at the following locations: o
Licensed Paramedic
o Liliha Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Responded to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance across the Jacksonville area
- Assessed patients’ conditions to determine course of treatment
- Followed guidelines provided by Advanced Cardiac Life Saving and other training skills
- Trained to use proper technique when using emergency medical equipment
- Maintained patient documentation and performed record audits as required
- Transported patient to appropriate emergency departments
- Reported patient observation and interactions to help determine appropriate care.
Education
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University of South Carolina
BSN - undefined
University of South Carolina Upstate
07.2021
Associates degree - Registered Nursing and Emergency Medical Services, General Study
Florida Community College of Jacksonville
2000
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Administration
Certification
Certification in Botox and Dermal Fillers from Aesthetic Medicine Association
July 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AUGUSTA PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
SPRINGBROOK BEHAVIORAL SERVICE
01.2015 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
BAPTIST HEALTH HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 12.2015
Columbia Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2005
Licensed Paramedic
o Liliha Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2002
Travel Registered Nurse
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
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University of South Carolina
BSN - undefined
University of South Carolina Upstate
Associates degree - Registered Nursing and Emergency Medical Services, General Study
Florida Community College of Jacksonville