Susan Harrsch
Nemours A I DuPont Children's Hospital
Media,PA
47
years of professional experience
In hospital care in Level 2-3+ intensive care nurseries. Work across multiple hospitals within systems. Daily care of neonates, cover labor and delivery for high risk infants and cesarean sections, consults, care of newborn infants, consults of preterm mothers. Involved in meetings in reference to NICU policies and nursery. Neonatal transports.
Work History
Certified Neonatal Nurse Pracitioner
2 Years 9 Months- In hospital care in Level 3 intensive care nursery
- Daily care of neonates, cover labor and delivery of high risk infants and cesarean sections, consult and care of preterm infants and newborn infants
- PICC line placement
- Round with attending neonatologist, write orders and daily notes
- Follow through with discharge planning, set up follow yup appointments
- Utilized advanced technology such as ventilators, incubators, and monitoring systems effectively to optimize neonate health outcomes.
- Provided emergency response for high-risk deliveries, stabilizing newborns in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans for neonates.
- Ensured the highest quality of care by adhering to evidence-based practices and staying current on neonatal nursing advancements.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
25 Years 6 Months- In hospital care of level 2-3 intensive care nursery
- Coordinated care for critically ill neonates, collaborating with specialists and advocating for necessary medical interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving premature infants, ensuring optimal growth and development while minimizing complications.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on newborns, identifying potential health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
8 Years- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients in level 3 NICU
- Ongoing neonate care,covered labor and delivery for high risk infants and cesarean sections, cared for preterm infants, transport team
- Consulted with preterm mothers
- Rounded with attending neonatologist, wrote orders, wrote h/p and daily notes
- Follow through with discharge planning, set up appointments, multidisciplinary rounds.
- Manage NNP scheduling and payroll
Assistant Nurse Manager ICN
4 Years 8 Months- Hands on care of infants
- Resource for neonatal nurses and care providers
- Established and evaluate standards of neonatal care within unit
- Assumed and identified educational needs within unit
- Assisted initiation of new policies
- Scheduling of nurse staff
Staff Nurse ICN
4 Years 1 Month- Function primarily as Charge nurse and Primary nurse in Level III nursery
Dialysis Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Staff nurse. Began CAPD program in unit
Staff Nurse ICU
2 Years 4 Months- Staff Nurse ICU
Staff Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Worked as nurses aide, GN, RN in Per Diem pool and Psych Floor
Education
Master of Science - Perinatal/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Infant resuscitation
Breastfeeding support
Neonatal assessment
Developmental care
Physical assessments
Premature care
Ventilator management
IV insertion and maintenance
Newborn health evaluations
Neonatal care planning
PICC line placement
CPR certification
NPR certification
Accomplishments
- 1987 Guest speaker at Frontiers Conference at Pennsylvania Hospital
- 1987 Nurse of the Year Award Pennsylvania Hospital
- 1989 Nominated for Florence Nightingale Award in Philadelphia
- 1993 Developed teaching packets for ICN parents
- Developed Kangaroo Care Program and Guidelines
- 1997 Published chapter in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine of the Fetus and Infant Sixth Edition - Kangaroo Care
- 2021 Main Line Today 2021 Top Nurses Excellence in Nursing Award
Timeline
Certified Neonatal Nurse Pracitioner
Nemours A I DuPont Children's Hospital
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Prospect HAN Network
07.1998 - 01.2024Read More
Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson/Dupont System
08.1994 - 08.2002Read More
Assistant Nurse Manager ICN
Pennsylvania Hospital
12.1989 - 08.1994Read More
Staff Nurse ICN
Pennsylvania Hospital
11.1985 - 12.1989Read More
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Chestnut Hill Dialysis
09.1983 - 11.1985Read More
Staff Nurse ICU
Chestnut Hill Hospital
05.1981 - 09.1983Read More
Staff Nurse
Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
06.1978 - 05.1981Read More
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science from Perinatal/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track
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Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Gwynedd Mercy University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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