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Susan Harrsch

Media,PA

Summary

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.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Neonatal Nurse Pracitioner

Nemours A I DuPont Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • 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

Prospect HAN Network
07.1998 - 01.2024
  • 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

Jefferson/Dupont System
08.1994 - 08.2002
  • 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

Pennsylvania Hospital
12.1989 - 08.1994
  • 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

Pennsylvania Hospital
11.1985 - 12.1989
  • Function primarily as Charge nurse and Primary nurse in Level III nursery

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Chestnut Hill Dialysis
09.1983 - 11.1985
  • Staff nurse. Began CAPD program in unit

Staff Nurse ICU

Chestnut Hill Hospital
05.1981 - 09.1983
  • Staff Nurse ICU

Staff Nurse

Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
06.1978 - 05.1981
  • Worked as nurses aide, GN, RN in Per Diem pool and Psych Floor

Education

Master of Science - Perinatal/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
08-1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05-1981

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05-1981

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05-1979

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 - Current

Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Prospect HAN Network
07.1998 - 01.2024

Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Jefferson/Dupont System
08.1994 - 08.2002

Assistant Nurse Manager ICN

Pennsylvania Hospital
12.1989 - 08.1994

Staff Nurse ICN

Pennsylvania Hospital
11.1985 - 12.1989

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Chestnut Hill Dialysis
09.1983 - 11.1985

Staff Nurse ICU

Chestnut Hill Hospital
05.1981 - 09.1983

Staff Nurse

Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
06.1978 - 05.1981

Master of Science - Perinatal/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Gwynedd Mercy University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gwynedd Mercy University

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