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Susan Putnam

Tipp City,OH

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Flight Nurse with extensive training and a proven ability to provide exceptional patient care in high-pressure situations. Expertise in critical care nursing, combined with strong decision-making skills, ensures optimal outcomes during emergency medical transport. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development drives the pursuit of excellence in patient care and teamwork. Passionate about leveraging clinical knowledge and experience to enhance patient quality of life in critical situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Nurse

Premier Health Careflight Air & Mobile Services
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide advanced, life-saving care to critically ill or injured patients during air transport, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing life-sustaining procedures like intubation, ventilation, and drug infusions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient transfer and communication with receiving hospitals.
  • Operate and maintain critical care equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and defibrillators, in challenging, high-pressure flight environments.
  • Ensure patient safety during flight, manage patient records, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.

Registered Nurse, Burn ICU (RN Team Leader)

Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Led and supervised a multidisciplinary team of nurses, PCTs, and HUCs, managing daily operations and resolving conflicts.
  • Coordinated care for critically ill ICU patients, including ventilator management, drip medications, and preparation for ECMO.
  • Managed complex wound care, including the use of Vacuum Assisted Closure Devices and Flap Care.
  • Precepted new and student nurses, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, proper techniques, and patient care standards.
  • Delivered first aid burn protocol training to local fire departments.
  • Oversaw quality-driven, cost-effective patient care in a high-volume trauma center setting.

Mental Health Technician

Premier Health
04.2013 - 08.2016
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, lab draws, and assisted with activities of daily living.
  • Led educational group therapies and assisted with patient restraint and seclusion, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff.
  • Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols.

Phlebotomist

Areotech
07.2013 - 02.2016
  • Collected and processed blood samples using various techniques (vacutainer tubes, syringes, butterfly needles, etc.).
  • Maintained patient records and managed lab orders.
  • Ensured cleanliness and sterilization of medical equipment and workspaces.

Education

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
06-2024

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
05.2016

Associate of Science - Psychology

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
11.2011

Skills

  • Intensive Care and Trauma Care
  • Wound Care and Vacuum Assisted Closure Devices
  • Flap and Leech Therapy
  • Fluid Resuscitation Protocol (Parkland’s Formula)
  • Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Care
  • Equipment: Alaris Pump, AED, FloTrac, Rapid Infuser, Ventilators, Bovie Instrument, Versajet, Prisma, RotoProne Bed
  • EMR Systems: Microsoft, Epic
  • Staff Supervision & Precepting
  • Patient Education and Discharge Planning
  • Ventilator management
  • Patient assessment
  • Critical care nursing
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Trauma experience

Certification

  • NREMTP – National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
  • CTRN – Certified Transport Registered Nurse
  • ITLS – International Trauma Life Support
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS – Basic Life Support
  • Prisma CVVHDF – Continuous Veno-Venous Hemodiafiltration


Timeline

Flight Nurse

Premier Health Careflight Air & Mobile Services
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Burn ICU (RN Team Leader)

Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2021

Phlebotomist

Areotech
07.2013 - 02.2016

Mental Health Technician

Premier Health
04.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sinclair Community College

Associate of Science - Psychology

Wright State University

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Clark State Community College

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Edison State Community College

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