Susan OBrien
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
Dracut,MA
1
Certification
2024
years of professional experience
Results-driven Clinical Nurse Manager with a proven track record in clinical leadership, staff education, and quality improvement. Expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing patient care for diverse populations with high quality patient care in all units. Focus was also using my background and experience to mentor my staff in there roles of high quality patient care.
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
8 Years 6 Months- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to best practices.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Analyzed patient feedback data to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Directed nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring a safe and effective healthcare environment.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced clinical protocols and procedures.
- Directed day to day operations of multiple units which included 18-bed PACU, ,SDC,Prescreening, Endoscopy, Wound nurses.
Pacu Charge Nurse
8 Years- Supervised post-anesthesia care unit operations to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining workflow efficiency in PACU.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices for patient monitoring and recovery protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and care standards.
RN, ICU
2 YearsCharge RN, Intermediate Care Unit
Childbirth Educator
17 Years 5 MonthsRN School Nurse Substitute
SDC and Endoscopy LPN and Transitioned to RN Role
10 Years 3 MonthsLicensed Practical Nurse
21 Years 5 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Clinical management
Nursing management
Staff training
Medication management
Certification
ACLS and PALS Certified,
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
05.2015 - 11.2023Read More
Pacu Charge Nurse
LowellGeneeral Hospital
05.2007 - 05.2015Read More
RN, ICU
LowellGeneral Hopspital
05.2005 - 05.2007Read More
SDC and Endoscopy LPN and Transitioned to RN Role
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
02.1990 - 05.2000Read More
Childbirth Educator
Lowell General Hospital
09.1986 - 02.2004Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lowell General Hospital
09.1978 - 02.2000Read More
Charge RN, Intermediate Care Unit
Lowell Geneeral Hopsital
2000 - 2005Read More
RN School Nurse Substitute
Tpwn Of Dracut
1998 - 2001Read More
Rivier University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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