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Susan Taney

Saint Johnsbury

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at BayMark Health Services, specializing in medication-assisted treatment for severe opiate use disorder. Proven ability to enhance patient knowledge and advocate for wellness through effective cross-disciplinary teamwork. Skilled in diagnostic test interpretation and treatment plan implementation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Sees availability of telehealth as an innovation that will save lives by providing MAT when the patient is ready and not lost to a delay in services.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

BayMark Health Services/BAART
06.2008 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive intake H&Ps and induct patients w severe opiate use disorder (SOUD) into medication assisted treatment (MAT) and induct onto methadone or buprenorphine.
  • Adjust dose as needed to achieve opiate receptor blockage as quickly and safely as possible with frequent follow up visits in the initial stages of treatment.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to safely implement treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with other team members for optimum patient recovery outcomes.
  • Prescriber for Outpatient Office Based Treatment of RX mono & dual product buprenorphine in stable SOUD patients.
  • Effective telehealth and in person availability on same day basis if at all possible.

Nurse Practitioner, HIV Care Coordinator

Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital
09.2003 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Use company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans. Collaborate with University of Vermont Medical Center ID MDs.
  • Manag patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Norther Counties Health Care, FQHC
10.1993 - 09.2017

RN/NP

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.1981 - 05.1992

ER Registered Nurse

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
09.1976 - 10.1980

Staff Nurse

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
08.1974 - 08.1976

Education

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of PA
Philadelphia, PA
05-1990

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College Misericordia
Dallas, PA
05-1974

Skills

  • Cutting-edge medical support
  • Patient knowledge enhancement
  • Wellness advocacy
  • Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Accomplishments

Adjunct Clinical Professor for the University of Vermont Nurse Practitioner program, 1997 - 2017.


Community Advisor Board of St Johnsbury ensuring quality programs & accurate information for the public concerning the establishment of a OTP methadone clinic. 2003 and as needed going forward.


Northeast Vermont Area Health Education Center Founding Board of Directors 1996 - 2008.

Certification

  • Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, AANC - 1991 to present.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (HCP), AHA - 1976 to present

Licensure

Vermont Adult Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority #101-0020784, expiration 3/31/2027

(original: PA RN# 198468L, 1974; Adult Nurse Practitioner #UP00169C, 1990.)

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

BayMark Health Services/BAART
06.2008 - Current

Nurse Practitioner, HIV Care Coordinator

Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital
09.2003 - Current

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Norther Counties Health Care, FQHC
10.1993 - 09.2017

RN/NP

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.1981 - 05.1992

ER Registered Nurse

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
09.1976 - 10.1980

Staff Nurse

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
08.1974 - 08.1976

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of PA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College Misericordia