Susan Murphy, FNP, BC
Hopkinton,MA
Summary
Empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Empathic and understanding professional bringing over 20 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
BMC, BIDMC, St Margaret's, St Elizabeth's And BWH
04.1985 - 12.2004
- RN experience includes Surgery, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, Special Care Nursery, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Family Nurse-practitioner
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Director of Nursing
Good Shepherd Community Care
05.2005 - 11.2007
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel. Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes and patient complaints or concerns.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff..
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision and ongoing staff development .
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Atreva
12.2008 - 06.2011
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for geriatrics, adults, pediatric and neonate patients.
- Precepted Family Nurse Practitioner students.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
Adjunct Professor RN/Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Simmons College
12.2010 - 12.2015
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Taught Critical Thinking and graded Critical Thinking papers.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carney Hospital
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric physicals. Compared and contrasted results with established medical records and diagnostics results to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Precepted Family Nurse Practitioner Students.
Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden Behavioral Care
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided physical and psychiatric care to inpatient psychiatric and eating disorder patients.
- Conducted with Social Work individual, group and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Precepted Family Nurse Practitioners.
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Good Shepherd Hospice
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Assessed Patients for hospice eligibility.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Nurse Practitioner
New England Community Medical Services
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Cared for elderly in Assisted Living, Acute and Chronic conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Education
Master of Science - MSN FNP
Regis College
Weston, MA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX08.1984
Skills
- Extensive experience treating and diagnosing patients across life span, newborn to geriatrics
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, physicians and nurses s by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
New England Community Medical Services
11.2022 - 10.2023
Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Good Shepherd Hospice
12.2018 - 11.2022
Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden Behavioral Care
04.2014 - 12.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carney Hospital
08.2011 - 07.2013
Adjunct Professor RN/Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Simmons College
12.2010 - 12.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Atreva
12.2008 - 06.2011
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
08.2008 - 12.2008
Director of Nursing
Good Shepherd Community Care
05.2005 - 11.2007
Family Nurse-practitioner
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2004 - 02.2005
RN Staff Nurse
BMC, BIDMC, St Margaret's, St Elizabeth's And BWH
04.1985 - 12.2004
Master of Science - MSN FNP
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Texas Christian University
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