Susan O'Connor
Livonia,MI
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 10 years of experience on 40 bed progressive care unit. Organized and highly motivated candidate seeking to expand developed leadership qualities with transition to the assistant nurse manager position. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient and employee satisfaction.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
Livonia, MI
03.2011 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments and bed placement based on patient acuity
- Charge nurse overseeing 15 staff members on 40 bed high acuity unit.
- Involved with interview of potential new employees, and creating orientation schedules for new employees
- Built trusting relationships with staff as unit educator and mentor
- EPIC and PLUM superuser
- Staff resource nurse providing education of staff on new policies and procedures, assist with education deficits
- Chair for 3 South governance committee
- Performance of monthly audits of HAPIS and CAUTIS, with implementation of strategies to decrease prevalence
- Member of skin team
- Assist employee health with yearly flu vaccinations
- Corona virus vaccine clinic nurse, provided vaccine administration to fellow colleagues and community
- Member of planning committee for Nurses week 2022
- Secretary of Veterans Committee
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
University Of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
08.2015 - Current
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Prepared and delivered 3 lectures per class to undergraduate students on topics such as body systems and how to perform human body head to toe assessments.
Bartender
Duffys Den
Detroit, MI
08.1998 - 10.2020
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained 2-5 new bartenders yearly on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2012
Skills
- Leader
- Team builder
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical Thinking
- Knowledge of policies and procedures
- Creative Problem Solving
- Calm under pressure in high stress situations
Accomplishments
Voted by colleagues Nurse of the year 2017
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse Michigan, 2012-present
ACLS 2021-2023
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
University Of Detroit Mercy
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
03.2011 - Current
Bartender
Duffys Den
08.1998 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College