Susan Franklin
Palm City,FL
Summary
Trauma Emergency Room nurse bringing 14 years of experience in hands-on care of acute and chronic patients. Hands-on experience in education-focused roles. Well-versed in instructional strategies, clinical software Epic, Master's degree in Nursing. Experienced nursing professional, strong work ethics. Educator in nursing x 5 years of online and clinical instruction specialized in med/surg, orthopedics, cardiac floor care. By offering experience gained from teaching and working as an emergency room nurse, precepting, mentoring, and written communication skills. Providing understanding of theory while utilizing critical thinking to clients/patients in a clinical and online setting. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Nursing Instructor
Indian River State College
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervise and evaluate student performance, provide feedback, assist, coach and discipline students as needed in acute and long term care facilities; Medical/Surgical, Pediatric, Orthopedics and Psychiatric, and Community Nursing
- Clinical Nursing instructor and nursing educator of multiple Labs such as oxygenation, IV insertion and physical assessments and tracheal suctioning/care and NG tube insertion for our nursing students.
Nursing Educator/ lab instructor
Quinnipiac University
06.2023 - 08.2023
- As the health assessment lab nursing instructor I was responsible for providing students with the knowledge, skills and communication techniques needed for the students to meet the course's objectives
Clinical Nursing Professor
Sims Educator/ Instructor
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Promote a sense of security and enhance students self-esteem and confidence in simulation which increases patient safety and quality during healthcare delivery
- Experience in Med/Surg Sims and Psychiatric Sims with standardized patients
Registered Nurse
Motion Picture Industry
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Provided medical care to the cast and crew of a motion picture production
- Duties include CPR, first aid and wounds and injuries of the cast
- To treat actors or crew members who sustain injuries from stunts or who fall sick during filming
- Assessing and identifying patients' needs, monitoring their medical condition and providing medical care.
Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2019
- Triage patients, recognize signs of a deterioration in unstable patients
- Provide CPR, ACLS, emergency medications, IV fluids, blood transfusions, perform wound care, conscious sedation, monitor vital signs of critical patients in an ICU are of ED.
- Work directly with physicians in the trauma areas, while working calming and carefully in life threatening situations
- Report cases of abuse and neglect to protective services and work closely with law enforcement
- Supportive care for victims of rape and maintain proper use of rape kits from patients to police
- Ensure proper documentation of patient care and the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions in dangerous situations
- Multiple tasking and adaptability in the emergency room perfected
- To lead and to follow instructions carefully during chaotic times, ability to work under extremely stressful situations and keep my composure
- ACLS and CPR educator, Stop the Bleed Instructor, care of stroke patients administration of TPA, conscious sedation of patients of all ages and TNCC certified.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Paramedic
NYC
01.1982 - 01.2005
- Provide treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to the critically sick or injured/trauma patients
- Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility
- Document and report observations and any treatment provided, to physicians and other healthcare staff
- IV's, Intubation, ACLS, 12 EKG, Intraosseous IV, defibrillations, cardioversions, medicating patients and communication with physicians via telemetry.
Education
Master's Degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05.2019
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05.2016
Nursing Diploma -
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Bridgeport, CT05.2005
Skills
ACLS CPR Instructor
Team building
Excellent Communication
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Professionalism
Adaptability and Flexibility
Electronic Health Records
Multicultural Sensitivity
Compliance requirements
Medical/surgical nursing
ENPC
Nursing Ethics
Personal Information
Title: Master Clinical Nursing Instructor
Timeline
Master Nursing Instructor
Indian River State College
08.2023 - 08.2024
Nursing Educator/ lab instructor
Quinnipiac University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Nursing Professor
Sims Educator/ Instructor
09.2019 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Motion Picture Industry
06.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2019
Paramedic
NYC
01.1982 - 01.2005
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing Diploma -
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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