Susan Livingston
Bennington,NE
Summary
Energetic and motivational nurse and leader dedicated to delivering top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. Caring and patient focused nurse with a background in adult and pediatric care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff RN, Cardiac Operating Room
Children's Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Prepared OR room for surgery, gathered appropriate supplies and instruments needed for cases.
- Reviewed patient's information to assure that everything is current for surgery.
- Help anesthesia with intubations and giving meds.
- Collaborated with CARES and PACU regarding post-op.
- Work closely with surgeons and scrub techs while circulating the cases.
- Opening sterile equipment and supplies to scrub techs during cases.
- Work with CICU charge nurse and bedside nurse for receiving the patient.
- Take place in hand off report with CICU cardiac team and surgeons.
- Participate in ECMO cannulations and de-cannulations.
- Help with orienting new employees to the OR.
- Cared for and helped patient with MRI's, CT's.
STAFF RN, MED-SURG 4TH FLR
Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Interviewed and recorded patient's medical history on admission, recorded vital statistic and verified test results in medical records.
- Administered IV therapy, as well as oral medications, monitored post-op vitals, administered fluids and reviewed orders and oriented patients to the unit.
- Provided necessary health education and assisted patient with discharge teaching instructions.
- Assisted physicians and residents with procedures.
- Worked with parents and patients regarding cares while in the hospital.
LEAD RN
Children's Physician's
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated families on treatment options and care procedures for children.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and interventions.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations annually; provided feedback for improvement where needed.
Staff Nurse
Clarkson College
Omaha
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained sterile environments and adhered to safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses and facilitated training sessions for new staff.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
Medical Assistant
Physicians Clinic Women's Center
Omaha
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed clinic calendars efficiently.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha, Nebraska 05.2002 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nebraska College of Buisness
Omaha, Nebraska 05.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
- Conducting physical assessments
- Medication administration
- Immunization administration
- Newborn education
- Specimen collection
- Telephone triage
- Medical ICD/CPT codes
- Help anesthesia in OR
- CARES/PACU experience
- Blood draws
- Urine procedures
- Treatments
- CPR/BLS certified
- Surgical preparation
- PACU collaboration
- Care coordination
- Pediatric nursing
- EPIC EMR
- Cardiac care
Timeline
Staff RN, Cardiac Operating Room
Children's Hospital
01.2016 - Current
STAFF RN, MED-SURG 4TH FLR
Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016
LEAD RN
Children's Physician's
01.2007 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse
Clarkson College
05.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
05.2002 - 05.2004
Medical Assistant
Physicians Clinic Women's Center
05.1999 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nebraska College of Buisness
05.1997 - 05.1999