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Susan Shearer

Winston,GA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN, Floor Nurse and Triage Nurse

Wellstar Medical Group
Douglasville, Georgia
02.2016 - Current
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
  • Evaluated charting procedures to ensure adherence to best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
  • Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects
  • Answer pt calls, give standard advise
  • Message providers
  • Responsible for medication refills
  • Start processing forms for pts
  • Give responses to pts from providers
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients

Nursery Coordinator

West Metro Church Of God
Douglasville, GA
06.1998 - 02.2017
  • Scheduled workers to cover for 2 services each week
  • Maintained supplies and safety in 3 nurseries
  • Monitored care for all children and workers
  • Maintained contact with parents with regarding care for each child
  • Managed with Children's Minister if had any concerns
  • Monitored constant cleanliness and safety of all toys and equipment in three nurseries
  • Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.

Charge Nurse

Carrollton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc.
Carrollton, GA
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
  • Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
  • Completed required medical and program reports and maintained medical records system, program filing system and EHR, following clinic standard operating procedures
  • Greeted clients and guests professionally and courteously to cultivate and maintain welcoming atmosphere
  • Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market
  • Ensured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services
  • Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.

Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

West Georgia Technical College
Waco,G
02.2021 -

Skills

Written and oral communicationundefined

Software

EPIC

Timeline

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

West Georgia Technical College
02.2021 -

LPN, Floor Nurse and Triage Nurse

Wellstar Medical Group
02.2016 - Current

Charge Nurse

Carrollton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2015

Nursery Coordinator

West Metro Church Of God
06.1998 - 02.2017

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