Susan McLaughlin
Loveland,CO
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at TeamHealth, excelling in patient education and interprofessional collaboration. Proven ability to develop personalized treatment plans and enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication. Skilled in advanced physical examination and differential diagnosis, consistently promoting preventive care and optimizing health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth
09.2022 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
Aligned Providers
01.2016 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores, consistently providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Conducted in-depth patient assessments to diagnose and effectively treat acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Take Care Clinic
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Optimized clinic operations, contributing to improved patient access and reduced wait times for appointments.
- Conducted regular health screenings at community events, increasing early detection of common health issues.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Scottsbluff, NE05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Scottsbluff, NE05-2007
Skills
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive care
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Advanced physical examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diagnostic testing
- Women's health exams
- Emergency care
- Acute care expertise
- Sound judgment
Accomplishments
Nightngale Award Winner
Have worked with DMAT -CO-2 since 2001.
Certification
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- ATLS
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Aligned Providers
01.2016 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Take Care Clinic
09.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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