Susan Stymus
Lockport,NY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a Nursing Professional.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Niagara Memory Care
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Served as charge nurse, assisting and maintaining an independent lifestyle for individuals in a Memory Care environment.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hygiene protocols.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
SrLPN2
NYS OPWDD
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Compassionate and responsive to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent skills inserting SP tubes, G-tubes and urinary catheters.
- Worked well with multi-diciplines addressing challenges and solve problems collaboratively.
LPN Charge Nurse
Briarwood Manor
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients in an assisted living environment.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Director Supplies & Services (LPN)
Eastern Niagara Hospital
05.1980 - 01.1999
- Created and maintained Supply & Service Department.
- Responsible for budget development (Operating, Labor and Capital) including monitoring department(s) expenditures daily.
- Hire, train, employee appraisals.
- Create a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action and solve problems
- Assign tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promote a teamwork-driven environment to meet goals.
Education
Vocational/Technical Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Niagara-Orleans BOCES
Medina, NY06-1978
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Geriatric Care
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Development
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Medications
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Niagara Memory Care
04.2023 - 07.2023
SrLPN2
NYS OPWDD
06.2019 - 07.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Briarwood Manor
04.2019 - 06.2019
Director Supplies & Services (LPN)
Eastern Niagara Hospital
05.1980 - 01.1999
Vocational/Technical Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Niagara-Orleans BOCES
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