Susan Shannon
COPLEY,OH
Summary
Skilled in managing infusion nursing services, with focus on procedure development and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to create efficient workflows, ensure patient safety, and promote quality of care. Strengths include strong knowledge of pharmacology, superior technical skills in IV placement and medication administration, and proven leadership skills. Have made significant impact through improved patient outcomes, staff development initiatives and operational efficiencies in previous roles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse Manager
The Oak Clinic
Uniontown, OH
09.2011 - Current
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a busy infusion center, including staffing and scheduling.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to the provision of infusion services.
- Provided direct clinical supervision to nursing staff in the delivery of infusion therapies.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Educated patients on their treatment plan prior to initiating therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, medications administered, progress notes.
- Assisted with developing new protocols and procedures based on best practices in the field of Infusion Nursing.
- Served as an advocate for patients receiving infusion therapy services by addressing any issues that may arise during treatment sessions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
08.1998 - 08.2007
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on proper home health care techniques for pediatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
- Instructed families on how to properly use medical equipment at home.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports.
- Provided emotional support to both children and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.
Floor Nurse/Nurse Manager
Copley Health Center
Copley, OH
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Assisted patients in ambulating and transferring to beds, wheelchairs, examination tables, and other areas of the hospital.
- Performed patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, height and weight measurements, and documentation of findings.
- Provided education on medications, treatments, and health maintenance activities to patients and families.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Monitored patient safety by maintaining a safe environment for all staff members, visitors and patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services by documenting assessment results in medical record.
- Identified changes in patient condition by observing skin color, pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure or other indicators; notifying supervisor as necessary.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status or treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members during times of distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-1996
Skills
- Active Listening
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Healthy Coach Certification 2024
- Certified Multiple Sclerosis Nurse
Timeline
Infusion Nurse Manager
The Oak Clinic
09.2011 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Akron Children's Hospital
08.1998 - 08.2007
Floor Nurse/Nurse Manager
Copley Health Center
08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University
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