Susan Mathis
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Ortho Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2020
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
South Hills Health System Then UPMC Home Health
01.1988 - 01.2012
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Doctors, therapists and team members.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and RN workshops.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
No Degree - RN
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA08.1968
Skills
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Operational Standards
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Cognitive Psychology
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Blood Product Transfusion
- IV Administration
- Pain Management Techniques
- Family Guidance
Certification
Staff Level 3 RN at UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Ortho Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2020
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
South Hills Health System Then UPMC Home Health
01.1988 - 01.2012
No Degree - RN
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing
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