Susan Runnals, RN, BSN, CNOR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing clinical expertise starting my career as a surgical technician and advancing to fine tuned leadership skills through growth and a love of learning. Working in multiple areas of nursing, from critical care to doctors' offices and telephone triage, bringing a global outlook to the day-to-day operations. Thriving in a ever changing faced pace environment by fine tuning exceptional clinical skills from an experienced team based approach to health care. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, while also achieving both positive outcomes for clients and organizations in mind. A care management approach and background that allows for quality-driven and efficiency with a strong attention to business detail and knowledge of proven evidenced based medicine. A well-rounded RN with more than 20 years’ experience with a proven record of building relationships through a determined enthusiastic and responsive attitude. Manages professionals with a exceptional level of satisfaction by giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. A Dedicated employee with a strong nursing foundation and a desire to take on new challenges through a good work ethic, problem resolution, and a curiosity to gain knowledge and master a new skill set.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Protouchstaffing
Windsor , VT
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Set up for operating room procedures according to case and physician needs. Maintained sterile technique as indicated to ensure positive patient outcomes and infection prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
RN Staff Nurse
AHS Staffing
Portsmouth, NH
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
RN Staff Nurse
Concord Hospital, Orthopedic Day Surgery Center
Concord, NH
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared operating rooms by verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Discussed surgical patients with interdisciplinary healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Continually assessed patients for changes in status and document and / or implement appropriate action.
RN Case Manager
Concord Hospital
Laconia, NH
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME)
- Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines, ensuring evidenced based practice and safe patient centered care.
- Applied InterQual utilization program to determine appropriate PSO for medical standard of care for payer services
- Secured insurance authorizations for SNF/ ICF, processed appeals and denials in a timely manner.
- Managed a team of professionals and ensured appropriate resources to achieve financial and business objectives.
- Utilized business customer service and relationship building skills to consistently increase referrals, program development and influence medical initiatives for process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing- BSN
Capella University
09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing- ADN
Endicott College
Surgical Technician Program -
Essex Agricultural and Technical College
Skills
- Developed and maintained team focused policies and procedures to meet organizational goals and partnered with interdisciplinary teams to support intended positive outcomes
- Strategic thought based leadership, with integration of health expertise and corporate and medical business initiatives
- Compliance and mentoring, maintained staff development records to meet industry standards and department initiatives
- Care management, Insurance prior authorization and utilization review based on efficient, evidenced based standards and medical necessity
- Care plan development, patient advocate, Organizational lead team developer and super user for EMR enrichment
- Communication: Teaching Patient Education and Care Needs Assessment Skills
- Organizational leadership and clinical expertise for team based effective solutions
- Global Understanding of the medical/ organizational supply chain and supervised department expenses
- Critical Thinker, excels at problem solving managing day to day operations while ensuring appropriate resources to achieve financial and business objectives
- Operational budgets and compliance meeting medical supply needs, equipment planning , purchasing, and shipping departmental objectives and requirements
Certification
- Licensed RN, NH Compact
- CNOR
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Background Summary
- Fall General Surgery: 2017-2018 Lead RN for private practice, General and vascular surgery.
- Hayward Area Memorial Hospital: 2016-2017 Busy rural access hospital in Hayward Wisconsin, serving a tri-state area of the upper Midwest RN serving as scrub and circulator, pre-admissions to inpatient and outpatient surgery, PACU and discharge to follow-up care.
- Total Med Staffing : 2013-2014 Travel RN Operating room, successfully completed multiple assignments in all areas of multispecialty surgical services from Trauma to minor procedures.
- Medical Solutions: 2012-2013 Travel RN Operating room, successfully completed multiple assignments in all areas of specialty surgical services from Trauma to minor procedures, preoperative and postoperative.
- Essentia Health : 2001-2012 RN serving 8 out of 12 years employed in leadership as head nurse surgical services, handled day to day operations, policy development and staff education to obtain Magnet Status.
- Health Partners Boston Massachusetts: 1986-2001 Trained and gained employment employment as both a Surgical Technician and RN working in all specialties of surgical services.
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Protouchstaffing
10.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
AHS Staffing
05.2023 - 08.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Concord Hospital, Orthopedic Day Surgery Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
RN Case Manager
Concord Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing- BSN
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing- ADN
Endicott College
Surgical Technician Program -
Essex Agricultural and Technical College
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