Susan Desiderio-Rizzo
Stuart,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
RN
Futures Recovery Healthcare
Tequesta, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2019
LPN - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2017
Masters in Education - Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2005
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Community health
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- ADL Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Discharge Planning
- Home visits
- Patient Evaluation
- Strong medical ethic
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Certification
- FL D236-790-67-708-0 Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- RN 9530530 Indian River State College 2019 December
- PN 5230540 Indian River State College 2017 May
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Affiliations
- ANA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridAccomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Timeline
RN
Futures Recovery Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
LPN - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Masters in Education - Education
Temple University
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