SUSAN KILLEEN

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.