Susan Staley
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Step-Down Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU, Step-Down Float Pool
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool
Ascension Saint Thomas
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Tri Star Centennial Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse Emergency Room, ICU, Orthopedics
UC Health
08.2008 - 11.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2014
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Care
- Decision Making
Certification
- Licensed RN in Tennessee
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Step-Down Float Pool
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU, Step-Down Float Pool
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool
Ascension Saint Thomas
02.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Tri Star Centennial Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse Emergency Room, ICU, Orthopedics
UC Health
08.2008 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Licensed RN in Tennessee
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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