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SUSAN HAFER BSN RN

Sinking Spring,PA

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated, hardworking professional with 30+ years of experience as a registered nurse. Looking to broaden my scope of practice with a position in your organization.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR NURSING

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Assist nursing students in the SIM lab learning new skills

NURSE MANAGER

READING PEDIATRICS, INC
12.1999 - Current
  • Manage 30 nurses in 4 site locations
  • Recruitment and Retention Initiatives
  • Interview and on board new hires
  • Monthly nursing schedules
  • Laboratory Supervisor
  • VFC Coordinator
  • Leadership Team
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response, and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote office-wide quality and safety initiatives.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

READING HOSPTIAL
06.2009 - 05.2011
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Night shift bedside nurse in busy emergency department

SURGICAL ICU REGISTERED NURSE

READING HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
12.1988 - 08.1994
  • Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Identified early signs of potential complications by conducting regular assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Contributed to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections by maintaining strict sterile techniques during invasive procedures and dressing changes.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Trauma Nurse and Open Heart Nurse in ICU

Education

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

Alvernia University
Reading, PA
05.2012

Associate of Science - NURSING

READING HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
WEST READING, PA
12.1988

High School Diploma -

MANHEIM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Manheim, PA
06.1985

Skills

  • BASIC IV
  • CPR CERTIFIED
  • SUPERVISORY AND SCHEDULING SKILLS
  • EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
  • LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
  • PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS
  • ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Software

OFFICE PRACTICUM AND EPIC AND GREENWAY

Certification

CPR


COOKING

COOKING IS MY PASSION. 

Timeline

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR NURSING

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
08.2021 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

READING HOSPTIAL
06.2009 - 05.2011

NURSE MANAGER

READING PEDIATRICS, INC
12.1999 - Current

SURGICAL ICU REGISTERED NURSE

READING HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
12.1988 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

Alvernia University

Associate of Science - NURSING

READING HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING

High School Diploma -

MANHEIM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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