Susan Montag
Brookville,PA
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of experience seeking a position in nursing education. ANCC-certified FNP-BC with expertise in acute and primary care, particularly in pulmonology and sleep medicine, and family practice. Committed to advancing patient and staff education through hands-on teaching methods, fostering a collaborative learning environment that enhances clinical skills and supports the development of nursing students, staff, and residents. Passionate about empowering future healthcare professionals to excel in practice and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Hospice
Penn Highlands Community Nurses / Penn Highlands Healthcare
DuBois, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Perform face-to-face/Medicare evaluations for hospice eligibility.
- Educate patients and families on the philosophy and benefits of hospice and palliative care.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Delivered lectures to physician residents, enhancing their clinical skills in primary care settings.
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Cardiology
Butler Medical Providers / Independence Health System
Clarion, PA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, prescribed medications, and communicated results.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to establish optimal treatment plans for hospitalized patients.
- Educated patients on health management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications to enhance overall well-being.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality cardiac testing in Cardiac Stress Lab.
Family Nurse Practitioner (Multidisciplinary)
Punxsutawney Physician Group (PPG)
Punxsutawney, PA
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Pulmonology: Managed asthma, COPD, lung cancer, post-COVID conditions, and sleep medicine for adults and school-age children. Initiated and led an Asthma Clinic providing multidisciplinary care for all ages. Coordinated specialty referrals and conducted inpatient pulmonary consultations.
- Family Practice: Delivered primary care to all ages; ordered and interpreted tests, prescribed medications, provided preventive counseling, and managed referrals. Implemented the Pennsylvania Vaccine for Children (VFC) program.
- Provided NP coverage during staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care.
- Mentored nurse practitioner students, cultivating critical thinking and clinical skills necessary for effective practice in Family Medicine.
Adjunct Professor in the Nursing Department – Instructor Pool Position (Nurse Practitioner Internship Course)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supervised and mentored NP students, ensuring successful completion of academic requirements for national certification.
- Mentored students by providing tailored guidance on academic and career development pathways, fostering their professional growth.
- Facilitated discussions and encouraged critical thinking through interactive classroom activities.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate clinical locations and experiences, enhancing student learning opportunities.
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
Penn Highlands Healthcare
DuBois, PA
07.2009 - 08.2018
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated critically ill patients in CVICU and ICU.
- Managed ventilators and advanced airway devices for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support.
- Assessed and managed chronic pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.
- Monitored patient progress and tailored treatments based on clinical assessments, improving patient outcomes.
- Educated graduate and critical care nurses on management strategies for pulmonary illnesses and sleep disorders, enhancing their clinical competencies.
- Guided patients in understanding sleep medicine devices to improve their treatment adherence.
Chief Nurse / Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse
910th Medical Squadron (MDS), 910TH Airlift Wing – USAF Reserves
Vienna, OH
10.2001 - 09.2014
- Performed duties as a nurse practitioner to provide patient care, conducting physical exams and managing deployment processing.
- Supervised 12 clinical nurses and 45 medical technicians, overseeing nursing skills training and credentialing to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Trained Air Force personnel in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, facilitating sustainment courses for essential nursing skills to maintain operational readiness.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill enhancement and professional development to strengthen team capabilities.
- Facilitated newcomers’ orientation to familiarize new staff with unit protocols for the wing and unit and served as credentials monitor.
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Neurology
Penn Highlands Healthcare
DuBois, PA
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Diagnosed and treated neurological patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and radiologic tests to inform treatment plans for neurological patients.
- Prescribed and monitored medications, ensuring optimal management of neurological conditions.
- Participated in inpatient consultations and outpatient clinics, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
Staff Nurse – Medical/Surgical; Emergency Room; Charge Nurse
Clarion Hospital
Clarion, PA
01.2004 - 06.2009
- Delivered triage, stabilization, and interdisciplinary care for acute conditions in Emergency Room, contributing to timely patient recovery.
- Provided direct nursing care on medical/surgical floors and in Emergency Room, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Coordinated patient flow and staffing as Charge Nurse on medical and surgical units, enhancing unit efficiency.
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
Punxsutawney, PA
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Delivered emergency nursing care in triage, rapid assessment, and stabilization, ensuring prompt treatment for critical patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams during emergent situations, facilitating timely interventions.
- Executed patient care through comprehensive assessments and timely interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse
445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS), 445th Airlift Wing – USAF Reserves
Dayton, OH
11.1998 - 09.2001
- Served as Team Nurse and Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) Team Member, delivering expeditionary aerospace staging care to critically ill patients.
- Instructed medical technicians in EMT skills, facilitating their national certification.
- Contributed to committees aimed at advancing organizational goals through collaborative initiatives.
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Franciscan Medical Center
Dayton, OH
09.1999 - 05.2000
- Delivered emergency department nursing care to diverse patient populations, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Executed triage, facilitated patient education, and coordinated comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals and documented changes in health status, facilitating timely interventions and improved outcomes.
Staff/Charge Nurse – Cardio-Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Community Hospital
Springfield, OH
10.1998 - 10.1999
- Delivered critical care nursing in mixed medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.
Active Duty – Staff Nurse - 74th Medical Operations Squadron, 74 Medical Group
United States Air Force
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
10.1994 - 11.1998
- Medical/Oncology Unit Staff/Charge Nurse (10/1994–1/1996; 7/1997–11/1998) Intensive and Intermediate Care Staff Nurse (1/1996–7/1997)
- Delivered direct patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring safety and comfort for military personnel.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, maintaining compliance with established protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff and reserve personnel, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
DNP, Doctorate in Nursing Practice -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA01-2017
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner - undefined
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA01-2007
BSN, Nursing - undefined
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01-1993
Skills
- Family practice nursing
- Chronic illness management
- Physical assessments
- Preventive healthcare
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Family education
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), PA (SP009745) expires: 4/30/2027
- Registered Nurse (RN), in Pennsylvania (RN-350875L) – 1998 - expires: 4/30/2027
- Registered Nurse in Rhode Island (RN 32445) – 1994 - expires: 3/1/2027
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner (2008000093) – 2008 expires: 1/22/2028
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) – 1396914354
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Licensure (MC 1744398) – Expires 1/2028
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Examiner - 8/2019 exp. 8/2029
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – 1987–Present (Instructor 2001–2005, 2013–present)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 1995–Present (Instructor 2013–present)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – 1997–Present
PUBLICATIONS
- Asthma education update. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 16(1):p 26-32, January/February 2018. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NME.0000527300.33608.74
- What are the Barriers to Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma among School-age Children in Northwestern Pennsylvania? (2017)
- Health Promoting Behaviors of Nurses – coauthor: Kathleen Houk RN (2007)
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- Physician Asthma Care Education (PACE) – NIH lecture for educating providers and staff on diagnosing and treating asthma according to EPR-3 Guidelines
- Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome and metabolic syndrome: A synergistic cardiovascular risk factor – Journal Club review for Penn Highlands DuBois RNs
- Snooze Alert: What patients are at risk for with Sleep Apnea - Nursing lecture on basics of sleep disorder screening and testing.
- Pulmonology review for Graduate Nurses and Critical Care Nurses – Developed a one-hour review class for these two groups for education and development at Penn Highlands – DuBois
- Sleep Apnea and Diabetes – for diabetes support group
EMR SYSTEMS
GE Centricity, Cerner, Meditech.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Hospice
Penn Highlands Community Nurses / Penn Highlands Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Cardiology
Butler Medical Providers / Independence Health System
06.2022 - 09.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner (Multidisciplinary)
Punxsutawney Physician Group (PPG)
05.2019 - 05.2022
Adjunct Professor in the Nursing Department – Instructor Pool Position (Nurse Practitioner Internship Course)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
06.2018 - 08.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
Penn Highlands Healthcare
07.2009 - 08.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Neurology
Penn Highlands Healthcare
02.2008 - 06.2009
Staff Nurse – Medical/Surgical; Emergency Room; Charge Nurse
Clarion Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2009
Chief Nurse / Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse
910th Medical Squadron (MDS), 910TH Airlift Wing – USAF Reserves
10.2001 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
07.2000 - 07.2004
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Franciscan Medical Center
09.1999 - 05.2000
Clinical Nurse
445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS), 445th Airlift Wing – USAF Reserves
11.1998 - 09.2001
Staff/Charge Nurse – Cardio-Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Community Hospital
10.1998 - 10.1999
Active Duty – Staff Nurse - 74th Medical Operations Squadron, 74 Medical Group
United States Air Force
10.1994 - 11.1998
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner - undefined
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
BSN, Nursing - undefined
Rhode Island College
DNP, Doctorate in Nursing Practice -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania