Susan May, APRN
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in managing needs of medically complex patients. Expert in assessing and managing treatments, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. Proven record of responding quickly to changing patient needs and delivering positive outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
One Staff Medical
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients
Family Nurse Practitioner
Promedica Hospice
11.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Independent NP attending for selected patients.
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
AMN Healthcare
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 6 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Staff DNA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
GQR Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Trusted Health Care
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Cardiac unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on 28-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Director of Nursing
Cardon & Associates
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Evaluated work performance of 70-80 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Interim Director of Nursing
Wellpath
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Nortons Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
ATA College
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Health Care Administrator
Correctional Medical Associates
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation.
- Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Medical Staffing Solutions
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Per Diem
Kindred Hospital
02.2012 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Hills Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI04.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2017
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2008
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Chest Tubes
- Hygiene Support
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Ventilator Management
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emotional Support
- Electronic Charting
- Taking Vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
One Staff Medical
01.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Promedica Hospice
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
AMN Healthcare
08.2022 - 12.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Staff DNA
05.2022 - 07.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
GQR Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Trusted Health Care
06.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Nursing
Cardon & Associates
04.2019 - 06.2021
Interim Director of Nursing
Wellpath
01.2019 - 04.2019
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Nortons Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2019
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2018 - 08.2018
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
ATA College
01.2018 - 08.2018
Health Care Administrator
Correctional Medical Associates
10.2016 - 12.2017
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
05.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
02.2016 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Medical Staffing Solutions
10.2015 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse, Per Diem
Kindred Hospital
02.2012 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Hills Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2012
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Herzing University
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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