Susan Kollmann
Casper,WY
Summary
Caring, hardworking and efficient task completion Registered Nurse with 18 years of working with developmental disabled clients, 9 years of psychiatric experience and 5 years of hospice experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with psychotic and disabled disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to all patient populations. Comfort care and education provided to patients and family along with emotional support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Central Wyoming Hospice Prog
Casper, WY
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and subcutaneious medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse
Self Employed/Developmental Disability Waiver
Casper, WY
06.2008 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, diabetes type 1 and 2, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Casper, WY
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Worked as a Supervisor for 3 years.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to support staff development.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Casper College
Casper, WY05.2004
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Time management
- Administer medication
- Documentation
- Patient education and counseling
- Family and patient support
- Patient assessment
- Active listening
- Patient care planning
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient advising
- Taking vitals
- Monitoring vital signs
- Medical screening
- Culturally sensitive
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Emotional awareness
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Documenting vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient Care
Timeline
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Central Wyoming Hospice Prog
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
08.2013 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Self Employed/Developmental Disability Waiver
06.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Casper College