SUSAN F. COX
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
Sanford,NC
30
years of professional experience
Highly experienced Registered Nurse with 37+ years of clinical nursing experience across hospital, ambulatory surgery, outpatient recovery, physician office, home health, and specialty surgical settings. Extensive expertise in preoperative and postoperative care, Phase II recovery, PACU, circulating, scrubbing, patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, discharge planning, and patient/family education. Proven clinical leadership experience including OR management, staffing coordination, charge nurse responsibilities, regulatory compliance, supply management, staff education, and coordination of surgical services. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, exceptional IV skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Work History
Staff Nurse – Surgical Services, Pre/Post-Op
22 Years- Provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients throughout admission, preoperative preparation, Phase II recovery, and discharge.
- Perform patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and coordinate changes requiring intervention or physician notification.
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, medications, discharge instructions, and postoperative care.
- Administer IV medications and infusions, including Albumin following paracentesis, IV iron, blood products, IVIG, and other prescribed therapies.
- Care for a high volume of outpatient surgical patients across Ophthalmology, Urology, Gynecology, General Surgery, and Orthopedics.
- Assist with Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) calls and patient preparation as staffing needs require.
OR Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Managed clinical and anesthesia staffing and coordinated daily OR staffing requirements.
- Provided clinical coverage for preoperative and postoperative patients, including assessments, suture removal, dressing changes, patient education, and assistance with office-based procedures.
- Functioned as circulating nurse, scrub nurse, and primary PACU nurse.
- Coordinated ordering and management of medical and surgical supplies.
- Maintained staff licensure and certifications and supported facility compliance with AAAHC requirements.
Staff Nurse – Pre/Post-Operative, Eye Surgery Center
5 Months- Assessed and provided comprehensive nursing care to preoperative and postoperative surgical patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Verified completion and accuracy of surgical consents, laboratory testing, and required documentation.
- Monitored patients for symptoms, adverse reactions, abnormalities, and changes in physical or mental condition.
- Provided postoperative care, education, and discharge instructions according to facility policies and procedures.
OR Director – Plastic Surgery Center of NC
1 Year- Managed staffing and scheduling for preoperative and postoperative services, including anesthesia coverage.
- Coordinated ordering and inventory of medical and surgical supplies.
- Provided clinical coverage as preoperative/postoperative, circulating, and scrub nurse.
Staff Nurse – Surgical Services, Pre-Op
4 Years- Performed admission and comprehensive assessment of pediatric and adult patients undergoing surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
- Prepared patients for surgery and monitored clinical status throughout the preoperative period.
- Assisted with and monitored peripheral nerve blocks.
- Provided conscious sedation and monitoring for Sentinel Node injection procedures.
- Provided comprehensive patient and family education and preoperative/postoperative instructions.
Staff Nurse – Perioperative Services
3 Years 11 Months- Provided preoperative nursing care for patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures.
- Performed comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments and addressed patient and family needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other disciplines to provide safe, quality patient care.
- Participated in continuing education, in-services, workshops, and professional development activities.
Staff Nurse – Outpatient Recovery
10 Months- Provided postoperative recovery care for outpatient surgical patients in Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Pulmonary, Port Placement, and Anorectal procedures.
- Managed ECT patients before and after procedures, including patient education and postoperative instructions.
- Cross-trained to main recovery department and Cross Creek Outpatient Surgery Center.
Staff Nurse
3 Years 6 Months- Provided circulating, scrub, and recovery nursing care for office-based surgical procedures.
- Admitted and prepared patients for surgery and provided preoperative education and postoperative/discharge instructions.
- Provided postoperative patient care and follow-up.
- Maintained ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications during employment.
Charge Nurse – High-Risk Antepartum Unit
3 Years 3 Months- Coordinated staffing for a 12-bed high-risk antepartum unit.
- Provided nursing care and education to patients requiring tocolytic therapy, IV hydration, preterm labor monitoring, insulin/diabetes management, and preeclampsia therapy.
- Provided postoperative care to patients following hysterectomy, appendectomy, thyroidectomy, and bladder sling surgery.
- Served as charge nurse while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities.
Staff Nurse – Labor & Delivery, Nursery, Mother-Baby
5 Months- Provided primary nursing care during labor, delivery, and recovery.
- Assisted with and circulated during surgical deliveries and other procedures.
- Provided newborn care and educated new mothers regarding newborn care, postpartum recovery, and discharge instructions.
Assistant OR Director
3 Years 5 Months- Served as clinical liaison between nursing staff and administration.
- Circulated surgical cases in both the cystoscopy suite and open OR.
- Operated lithotripsy equipment for ESWL kidney stone procedures.
- Provided first- and second-stage recovery care and discharged patients with postoperative instructions.
- Served as charge nurse in the absence of the OR Director and administered IV sedation under direct surgeon supervision.
Staff Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Provided circulating, scrub, and recovery nursing care for office-based procedures.
- Admitted and prepared patients for surgery and provided preoperative education and postoperative/discharge instructions.
- Provided clinical support during physician clinic days.
Staff/OR Nurse
5 Years 11 Months- Circulated and scrubbed for office-based, hospital, and ambulatory surgical procedures.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative patient education and instructions and assisted with surgical procedures, including suturing.
- Assisted with AAAHC licensure procedures and compliance processes.
- Oriented new graduates and nursing staff.
Education
Nursing
Skills
Preoperative & Postoperative Nursing Care
Phase II Recovery & PACU
Surgical Patient Assessment
OR Circulating & Scrubbing
IV Therapy & Medication Administration
Patient & Family Education
Surgical Admissions & Discharge
Conscious Sedation & Procedural Monitoring
Peripheral Nerve Block Monitoring
Pediatric & Adult Surgical Care
Charge Nurse & Staff Coordination
OR Staffing & Scheduling
Clinical Leadership & Staff Education
Medical Supply Management
Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
Electronic Documentation & Medical Records
Patient Safety & Infection Prevention
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional work history available upon request.
Timeline
OR Manager
CYNTHIA GREGG, MD FACE & BODY SPECIALISTS
04.2022 - 08.2024Read More
Staff Nurse – Pre/Post-Operative, Eye Surgery Center
SURGICAL CARE AFFILIATES
11.2021 - 04.2022Read More
OR Director – Plastic Surgery Center of NC
FORSYTH PLASTIC SURGERY
11.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Staff Nurse – Surgical Services, Pre-Op
MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL
11.2016 - 11.2020Read More
Staff Nurse – Perioperative Services
BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM
12.2012 - 11.2016Read More
Staff Nurse – Outpatient Recovery
GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM
02.2012 - 12.2012Read More
Staff Nurse
UPSTATE PLASTIC SURGERY
06.2009 - 12.2012Read More
Charge Nurse – High-Risk Antepartum Unit
SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
11.2008 - 02.2012Read More
Staff Nurse – Labor & Delivery, Nursery, Mother-Baby
LAURENS COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
06.2008 - 11.2008Read More
Staff Nurse – Surgical Services, Pre/Post-Op
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
08.2004 - CurrentRead More
Assistant OR Director
SPARTANBURG UROLOGY SURGI-CENTER
05.2004 - 10.2007Read More
Staff Nurse
CAROLINA PLASTIC SURGERY
08.2002 - 05.2004Read More
Staff/OR Nurse
PIEDMONT PLASTIC SURGERY
09.1996 - 08.2002Read More
Wofford College
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Mary Black School of Nursing at USC-Spartanburg
Nursing
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