Susan Gundrum
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
Latham,NY
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in acute care and structural heart coordination seeking employment as a new Adult Nurse Practitioner for the Structural Heart Program at St. Peter's Hospital. Expertise in strategic decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education, focused on improving patient outcomes and enhancing operational processes.
Work History
Structural Heart Coordinator
7 Years 1 Month- Implemented process improvements that streamlined interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
- Facilitate a weekly multi-disciplinary structural heart team meeting to review and discuss upcoming structural heart cases.
- Manage and track patients' pending for upcoming procedures assuring that all pre-procedure testing has been completed.
- Provide patient specific education, guidance, and support for all structural heart patients
- Manage the National Cardiovascular Data Registry for structural heart program including the data abstraction, data entry, and data submission for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve repair/replace (mTeer/MVr)and left atrial appendage occluder (LAAO).
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Collaborate with the structural heart team, to provide optimal patient-specific care
- Manage vendor relationships to secure the best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
Registered Nurse/Acute Care II
16 Years 5 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients having device implants or ablations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and post-discharge care protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered procedural medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures including device implants and cardiac ablation procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established guidelines and physician orders.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
Registered Nurse
9 Years 8 Months- Educated patients and families on disease management and lifestyle modifications for improved health.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices for quality care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients coming in for Pacemaker Device checks
- Managed and educated patients coming to the office for Coumadin Management
- Primary nurse for two cardiologists in a busy cardiology practice
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
4 Years 7 Months- Monitored patients' vital signs and telemetry data to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Active member of the outpatient heart failure program, including access of ports, administration of inotropic medications and diuretics.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient status, ensuring prompt response measures were taken.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- St. Peter's Hospital Scholarship Recipient
Master of Science - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- 3.82 GPA
- By graduation will have completed 720 hours of clinical in the adult primary care setting
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Multitasking and organization
Patient and staff communication
Data entry for the National Cardiovascular Data Registry
Decision-making
Microsoft Office
Task prioritization
Discretion and confidentiality
Schedule coordination
Recordkeeping
Meeting management
Patient scheduling
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Workflow management
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - February 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-March 2025
Timeline
Structural Heart Coordinator
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
07.2019 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse/Acute Care II
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
03.2010 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Albany Associates in Cardiology
07.2000 - 03.2010Read More
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
12.1995 - 07.2000Read More
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
St. Clare's Hospital
01.1994 - 12.1995Read More
Stony Brook University
Master of Science from Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Maria College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Hudson Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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