SUSAN NGETHE
Spring,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in delivering exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Supported patient recovery and managed complex conditions through critical thinking and effective communication. Emphasized collaborative teamwork and maintained a strong understanding of healthcare protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AHS
New Hampshire, Concord
07.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
AHS
Brattleboro, Vermont
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Provide psychiatric nursing interventions and treatment education appropriate to the specific treatment needs of each patient.
- Managed clinical team and supervised patient care to support achievement of individual treatment goals.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided psychiatric nursing interventions and treatment education tailored to each patient's treatment needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Clinical team management and supervision and assisting patients towards meeting their goals.
- Monitored patient behaviors and conditions consistently, providing timely updates to clinical supervisors on patient status.
- Prioritized nursing interventions through critical thinking based on patient acuity levels and specific needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Thompson House Nursing Home
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered skilled nursing care to geriatric residents, enhancing their comfort and quality of life.
- Monitor patient’s overall health and well-being. Report any acute changes to physicians and all pertinent personnel for collaborative health care.
- Oversaw nursing aides to ensure efficient delivery of care to residents to ensure flawless provision of appropriate residential healthcare
Psychiatric Nursing
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with mental illnesses, addressing mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, PTSD, and aggressive behaviors to promote recovery.
- Provide care to patients with mental illnesses including: mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, alcohol and drug abuse, PTSD, aggressive and threatening behaviors.
- Supervise special treatment interventions such as de-escalation, physical restraint, and seclusion per facility protocol while maintaining safety for all patients and staff
- Provide clinical oversight to nursing team members who provide nursing services to all patients receiving treatment and manage referrals from other hospitals and clinics.
- Led and supervised direct care staff, delegating responsibilities, assigning shifts, and monitoring performance to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Documented patient behavior, medication administration, medical interventions, and treatment plans accurately and thoroughly to support effective treatment and care continuity.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse
PROLINK STAFFING
Nevada, Reno
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care to high-risk COVID-19 patients across multiple facilities
- Documented detailed patient care reports to support effective treatment planning and continuity of care
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports on patient care and observations
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients conditions
- Direct and supervise nurse aides and healthcare personnel within the unit.
- Coordinated with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care
- Liaised with physicians, family members and other pertinent members to ensure collaborative care for all patients
Registered Nurse
MESA VISTA HEALTH CARE
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided nursing care to geriatric patients, including postoperative, respiratory, cardiac, diabetes management, wound care, and genitourinary care, enhancing patient recovery and comfort.
- Administer prescribed medications including intravenous fluids, and accurate documentation in patients’ MAR and charts
- Monitored patients' overall health and well-being, reporting acute changes to physicians and relevant personnel to support collaborative healthcare efforts.
- Collected blood, urine, and sputum samples according to physician orders. including blood, urine and sputum regularly as ordered.
- Manage and direct nursing aids to ensure patients receive adequate and appropriate care
Registered Nurse
RETAMA MANOR
02.2018 - 04.2019
- .Maintained accurate, detailed reports on patient care and observations to support informed clinical decisions.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Direct and supervise nurse aids and healthcare personnel within the unit.
- Directed and supervised nursing staff in patient care activities. nurse aids and healthcare personnel within the unit.
- Liaised with physicians, family members, and healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive care for all patients.
LVN
BRIGHTON GARDENS
01.2008 - 03.2018
- Provided nursing care to geriatric patients in acute rehabilitation unit with a variety of ailments including post operative, respiratory, cardiac, disease management, & wound care
- Medication administration including IV medications and documenting in medication administration records
- Managed and directed nursing aids to ensure patients received adequate care.
- Coordinated with physicians, families, and care team members to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
- Timely and accurate documentation of patient assessments, observations, acute changes, vital signs and all other pertinent information to ensure the smooth continuity of patient care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, connecting them with essential resources and support services.
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Lenexa, KS 01.2015 - 05.2017
Diploma - LVN
Brown Mackie College
Lenexa, KS 01.2005 - 05.2006
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Crisis management
- Therapeutic interaction
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AHS
07.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thompson House Nursing Home
02.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
AHS
10.2022 - 03.2026
Psychiatric Nursing
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
PROLINK STAFFING
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
MESA VISTA HEALTH CARE
07.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
RETAMA MANOR
02.2018 - 04.2019
Associate degree - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
01.2015 - 05.2017
LVN
BRIGHTON GARDENS
01.2008 - 03.2018
Diploma - LVN
Brown Mackie College
01.2005 - 05.2006