Susan Quinn
Perkinsville,VT
Summary
Seasoned nursing leader, advanced practitioner, and clinical instructor with extensive experience leading nursing education programs and career background in high-caliber patient care delivery. Adept in instructional design, including developing training content, course materials, lectures, exercises, safety guidelines, and student performance objectives.
Seamlessly collaborate among university nursing program leaders to align nursing curriculum; practical, hands-on background in curriculum development to drive top-notch knowledge transfer. Proficient with interactive / multimedia educational program delivery strategies and tools.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Course: HEALTH ASSESSMENT
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored students on academic and professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Organized workshops and seminars to enrich the academic experience and promote interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
RNC MSN
VNH
White River Junction, VT
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively within team settings.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
No Degree - DNP
UCONN
Storrs, CTMaster of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA05.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05.1986
Skills
- Clinical Care Best Practices
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Diversity awareness
- Workshop facilitation
- Classroom oversight
- Student mentoring
- Lesson development
- Subject matter expertise
- Faculty communication
- Student engagement
- Group instruction
- Online class discussion
Timeline
RNC MSN
VNH
04.2025 - 02.2026
Adjunct Professor
University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2021 - Current
No Degree - DNP
UCONN
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
work experience
Neonatal Practitioner
DARTMOUTH -HITCHOCK MEDICAL CENTER, LEBANON NH/ COLLEGE OF GEISEL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HANOVER, NH
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nursing Faculty
June 1986-2018
Provided medical care for neonates and infants within department of Maternal and Child Health's Genetics and Perinatal Medicine section. Performed patient intake, assessment, diagnostic, treatment/care planning and management utilizing advance principles of stabilization and therapeutic interventions. Reported to medical director of Neonatalolgy, Held concurrent clinical faculty appointments with Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, instructing medical students and residents rotating through the department of Maternal and Child Health and the Neonatal Care Nursery ,
work experience
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Castleton University 1/20/15-5/20/15
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
Developed and presented undergraduate and graduate nursing pharmacology course, leveraging best-practice evidence-based nursing education techniques to inform instructional design and curriculum development. Created lessons, exercises, examinations, and student assessment frameworks.
- Education and Credentials
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): completed program and pending defending dissertation, UNCONN
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Northeastern University, Boston, Ma
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Norwich University, Northfield VT
VNH of NH and VT
RNc MSN
VNH of VT and NH
April 2025-February 2026
As a registered Nurse (RNs) at the VNH of VT and NH (Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT and NH) provided essential home health and hospice services, including patient assessments, medication management, pain/symptom care, and caregiver education. Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams, develop treatment plans, and ensure safety, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations while supporting patients in their homes.
Work experience
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Maine Medical Center, Portland Maine
2015-2020
As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) at Maine Medical Center (MMC) played a critical role in the Level IV NICU at The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, providing 24/7 advanced care for high-risk, premature, and critically ill newborns. Diagnosed conditions, performed procedures like intubation and umbilical line placement, manage ventilators, and lead care teams.
Key Responsibilities and Roles at MMC:
- Clinical Management: Provided comprehensive, specialized care for infants with low birth weights, infections, or congenital heart/neurological abnormalities.
- Procedural Competence: Perform specialized, high-level procedures including intubation, lumbar punctures, and chest tube insertion.
- Emergency & Delivery Room Care: Attended high-risk deliveries and provided immediate stabilization, resuscitation, and neonatal transport.
- Family Support & Education: Worked with families in the only Level IV NICU in Maine, offering specialized support for long-term or complex conditions.
- Collaborative Care: Worked within the Neonatology team to manage specialized equipment, such as ECMO and therapeutic hypothermia.