Susan Prouty
Davenport,IA
Summary
Assertive and organized nursing professional, offering compassion, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities that optimize patient care and support7. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of integrated services that support patient outcomes. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, RN
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
09.2008 - Current
- 40 hours/week
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversee health services for 900 students and faculty between two schools.
- Develop care plans and make referrals as necessary for students with impairments or disabilities.
- Perform health screening for students by conducting vision and dental evaluations, as well as organizing student hearing screenings.
- Participate in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Work with multidisciplinary team and delegate tasks to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions accurately and update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintain student health records, ensuring all are compliant per state and federal regulations.
- Establish cooperative relationships with students, families and staff and ensure delivery of integrated program services.
- Manage, supervise, direct and guide daily work of health paras within school health offices.
- Assess physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of students and faculty.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Precept student nurses, provide guidance and mentorship when teaching on policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Identify learning needs of patients and families and respond with advocacy and health education.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hy-Vee, Inc
Davenport, IA
02.2021 - Current
- 15 hours/week
- Safely administered Covid-19, flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Adjunct Faculty
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Davenport, IA
07.2019 - Current
- 10 hours/week
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Developed interesting and informative training to keep students engaged in learning and developing necessary skills for long-term career success.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Public Health Registered Nurse
Iowa Department of Public Health
Davenport, Iowa
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Volunteered as needed during pandemic
- During Coronavirus pandemic early stages, volunteered nursing services throughout state of Iowa, performed nasal pharyngeal swabs and serum blood draws for COVID-19 testing to staff at large meat packaging plants.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Western Illinois University
Moline, IL05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2000
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Manages and Organizes Information
- Ability to build cooperative relationships with individuals and multidisciplinary program team members
- Technical Credibility
- Time Management
- Ability to assess and evaluate physical, emotional and mental needs of patients
- Judgment, Decision-Making and Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Provide support for families with impairments/disabilities
Accomplishments
Helping us Grow (H.U.G.) Award, May 2017
Recognized by Davenport Community Schools
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Iowa Board of Nursing 2000-May 2023
- Statement of Professional Recognition, Board of Educational Examiners-expires May 2025
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 2015-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers-August 2020-August 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hy-Vee, Inc
02.2021 - Current
Public Health Registered Nurse
Iowa Department of Public Health
03.2020 - 08.2020
Adjunct Faculty
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
07.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse, RN
Davenport Community School District
09.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
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