Susan Mitchell
Westfield ,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in the hospital and homecare environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Copper Queen Community Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient/s condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to up to 6 high-acute patients needing complex care such as heated high flow, extensive wound care with wound VAC application and monitoring.
- Covered in the OR, Copper Valley Home Health and the Infusion Lab when needed.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Agency
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Provided specialized services such as wound care, PICC line dressing changes, and urinary catheter changes.
Registered Nurse
U Of R Homecare (Fingerlakes Branch)
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Covered four counties in Fingerlakes Region as Home Health Aide Supervisor.
- Performed admission and recertification of patients, assessing appropriateness of patient to stay in their home safely with home health aide.
- Worked with VA, OFA, and DSS as well as with private pay patients and their families to obtain payment.
- I was responsible for clinical oversight, supervision and mentoring of home health aide staff to provide comprehensive quality care.
Registered Nurse
U Of R Thompson Hospital
01.2008 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained 6 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.1990
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Oasis assessments
- Quality Improvement
- Hazmat
- Foley catheters
- Wound VAC application
- PICC line management
- Diabetic Education
- Acute care expertise
- Physical assessments
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Copper Queen Community Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Agency
12.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
U Of R Homecare (Fingerlakes Branch)
11.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
U Of R Thompson Hospital
01.2008 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Liberty University
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