Susan Richardson

• Delivered compassionate nursing care in family counseling and community support settings.
• Collected vital signs and updated clinical records for client visits.
• Administered medications and monitored responses under provider direction.
• Maintained confidential documentation for Catholic Family Services patient care files.
• Observed behavioral changes and reported concerns to supervising clinicians.
• Educated clients on health routines, medication use, and follow-up care.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
• Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
• Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
• Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
• Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Collected vital signs and updated clinical records for client visits.
• Administered medications and monitored responses under provider direction.
• Delivered compassionate nursing care in family counseling and community support settings.
• Coordinated care plans with therapists, case managers, and medical staff.
• Educated clients on health routines, medication use, and follow-up care.
• Observed behavioral changes and reported concerns to supervising clinicians.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
• Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
• Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
• Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.

• Pediatric Homecare
• A 3-year-old boy with gastric tube feedings.
• Administered all medications and nutrition via G-tube.
• Worked closely with the PT, OT, speech therapist, and family members on a daily basis.

• Cedar Park Clinic Nurse.
• Worked directly with a physician daily in a family practice setting.
• Multi-specialty clinic, including minor surgical procedures, pediatrics, urgent care, wound care, and allergy injections.
• Roomed patients, collected vital signs, and pertinent patient demographic information.
• Refilled prescriptions, called patients with test results.
• Maintained supplies in exam rooms and the floor supply room.

• Co-ed drug and alcohol recovery residence.
• Administered all medications.
• Worked closely with an interdisciplinary team.

• Physician's office setting.
• Urgent care.
• Floated between several practices as needed.
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• Worked with mentally and physically challenged individuals.

Transcribed M.D. orders.

Administered daily treatments and medications.

Supervisory position.