Susan Clements

Provided patient care through assessment and monitoring for all phases of bronchoscopic and lung biopsy procedures. (EBUS, ION Robot, BAL, TBNA, TBBX, Stent placement, Rigid Bronch, Valve placement)

• Scheduling: Scheduled patients for procedures. Organized the schedules with physician schedules to accommodate contaminated cases, emergencies, and routine operations. Made internal transportation arrangements.

▪ Patient teaching: Instructed patients pre and post-procedure to alleviate fears and answered questions.

• Patient preparation: Administered pre-op medications by mouth, intravenous or intramuscular injection, and topical anesthetics. Set up and attached monitoring devices. Measured and recorded vital signs. Set up a procedure table with instruments and supplies.

• Interacted with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

•Spoke directly with patients on the telephone and helped schedule them with the appropriate physician based on their symptoms and complaints

• great customer service skills

• scheduled radiology appointments for patients

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.