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Susan Isara

Shoreline,WA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The Broadview Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse

Foss Home And Village
05.1996 - 12.2024
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • IV management
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication administration
  • Geriatric treatment
  • Feeding pumps
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Wound care
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Direct patient care
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Washington
  • BLS (CPR and AED) Certification, American Heart Association - 5/17/2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse

The Broadview Center
12.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Foss Home And Village
05.1996 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Seattle University