Susan Gatrell
Kent City,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished Trauma Program Coordinator well-versed in running station programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Program Coordinator
SPECTURM HEALTH GERBER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Fremont, Michigan
02.2016 - Current
- Organized and managed Trauma program development from conception through successful designation.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for Trauma program operations.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating Trauma across departments.
Interim Manager
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
Fremont, Michigan
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees amidst a pandemic
- Optimized processes and supervised 50 employees.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Assistant Manager Emergency Room
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
Fremont, Michigan
03.2006 - 06.2007
- Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 35 nurses.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
Fremont, Michigan
03.2001 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
East Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.1992 - 03.2001
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nazareth College
Kalamazoo, MI05.1992
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills Northern High School
Ada, MI05.1988
Skills
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Program Improvements
- Program Creation and Implementation
- Constructive Feedback
- Active Learning
- Compassionate Care
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core course (TNCC)
NIHSS stroke certification
Stop the Bleed Instructor for Newaygo County
Timeline
Interim Manager
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021
Trauma Program Coordinator
SPECTURM HEALTH GERBER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager Emergency Room
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 06.2007
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
03.2001 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
05.1992 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nazareth College
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills Northern High School
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core course (TNCC)
NIHSS stroke certification
Stop the Bleed Instructor for Newaygo County
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