Susan Fogarty
Houston,TX
Summary
Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Dedicated professional with several years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in joint commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
HCA HOUSTON NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER
Cypress, Texas
03.2010 - 09.2024
- Worked as P.A.T. nurse (Pre-Anesthesia -Testing) Working under Anesthesia doing anesthesia assessments over the phone.
- Ordered the anesthesia required testing needed prior to surgery. Evaluated these results and took the needed action if these results were unfavorable for surgery.
- Determine if the surgical procedure would need a surgical clearance from the patient's primary care doctor, or help finding a specialist to evaluate the patient's risk for the planned procedure.
- Reported results to surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately and completely for review by the physician or other healthcare personnel.
- Reviewed laboratory results with physicians and discussed findings with them before providing information to the patient.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments conducted according to agency policy and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding assessment practices.
- Attended continuing education courses related to assessment techniques or areas of specialty practice.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
HCA SPRING BRANCH MEDICAL CENTER
Houston, Texas
07.1977 - 03.2010
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vital signs and providing education on breastfeeding and infant care.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by a physician.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services for case reviews.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physical assessment findings.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-1972
Skills
- Family Education
- Patient Education
- Patient Counseling
- Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors from the University of Texas and a member of National Nursing Honor Society
- Chosen as most outstanding nurse in a new specialty while at Spring Branch Medical Center (when changed from labor and delivery to surgery)-2003
Timeline
Staff Nurse
HCA HOUSTON NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER
03.2010 - 09.2024
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
HCA SPRING BRANCH MEDICAL CENTER
07.1977 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
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