Susan Powell
Northport,Alabama
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse offering more than nineteen years' experience in Cardiac Critical Care, Operating Room, and Kidney Transplant Coordinator. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinating care among pre kidney transplant through the evaluation process
- Improved patient comfort by providing a consistent, friendly experience, while maintaining professional standards
- Attend weekly clinic to meet patients that are going through the evaluation process to see if they are candidates
- Collaborate with other medical facilities to obtain critical medical records and complete required testing to complete the evaluation process to see if patients are considered candidates and placed on UNOS waitlist
- Take call to call patients in for potential kidneys that are found on the UNOS waitlist
- Collaborate through weekly zoom and in person meetings to discuss with other nursing/medical entities/program directors to determine if patient is a candidate for kidney transplant
- Once evaluation is complete and patient is approved by medical staff; list patients on UNOS waitlist
Same Day Surgery Team Leader Operating Room
DCH Hospital
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Kept detailed records of staff and patient schedules
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
- Coordinated review, revision and creation of operational policies within operating room
- Identified opportunities for professional development and encouraged nurses to pursue certifications
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia for efficiency of operating room schedule, accuracy of surgeon charting, and functionality of other departments with surgeons schedule
- Trained and mentored newly hired nursing personal on policies, protocols and responsibilities and duties
- Managed a daily case load, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standard of care
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAHPS above 80%
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
Same Day Surgery Circulator Operating Room
DCH Hospital
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
12.2009 - 07.2015
- Performed patient needs assessments after reviewing vitals and used this data to create and implement tailored care plans
- Coordinated allocation of surgical supplies and nursing supplies
- Helped pediatric patients understand feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures
- Cared for and managed different specialties in the operating room equipment
- Provided excellent direct patient care through circulating nine specialty services in the operating room
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
- Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinic
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualized plans of care to meet patients pre-operative and post-operative needs.
RN Staff Nurse
DCH Hospital
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Worked on ACCU, now known as CICU
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical skills development.
- Worked alongside with Cardiologist with balloon pump care, intubated, post heart cath, MI patients and pre CABG patients
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL2007
Skills
- Staff education and training
- Complaint resolution
- Detail-oriented
- Active listening skills
- Exceptional time management skills
- Planning and organization
- Goal-oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
UAB Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Same Day Surgery Team Leader Operating Room
DCH Hospital
07.2015 - 05.2023
Same Day Surgery Circulator Operating Room
DCH Hospital
12.2009 - 07.2015
RN Staff Nurse
DCH Hospital
06.2007 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College