Susan Tenorio
Hoover,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate professional, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Expertise in IV access, procedures and conscious sedation. Also included are experiences in med surg, rehab, and charge nurse positions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-Procedure Nurse
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
02.2022 - Current
- Provided care to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses within the scope of the Oral Surgery setting.
- Supported physicians in the pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative timeframe, giving conscious sedation and assisting with procedures.
- Complex wound care, suture removal and teaching of patients/caregivers.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication through the message center and the patient portal.
- Manage our clinic's medication room and daily room preparation, logs and equipment checks.
Infusion RN
Alabama Neurology/Intrafusion
10.2015 - 02.2022
- Administered infusions accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse
- Monitored vital signs and neurological status, identifying changes and escalating concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, obtained prior authorizations and managed patient messages
- Educated patients on treatment options, fostering informed decision-making and enhancing compliance.
Staff RN, Women's PACU
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards for safety and quality.
- Evaluated patient conditions, documenting changes and responding promptly to needs with emphasis on pain management and wound care.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Interventional Radiology, Procedure Nurse
UAB Medical Center
11.2007 - 07.2013
- Provided conscious sedation and monitoring of outpatients, as well as critically ill inpatients and emergency procedures.
- Assisted the team during procedures by monitoring patient responses to medications and obtaining necessary equipment.
- Recovered patients and maintained hemostasis by monitoring patients after procedures were completed.
Critical Care Nurse, SICU
Brookwood Medical Center
05.2005 - 08.2011
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to identify critical care needs and establish effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex patient care and optimize health outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce complications in critical care settings.
- Mentored nursing staff on advanced critical care techniques, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Procedure Nurse, GI Lab
Brookwood Medical Center
02.2002 - 05.2005
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare teams.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and self-care strategies.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Providence Hospital/Firelands School of Nursing
Sandusky, OHSkills
- Basic life support
- PALS/ACLS
- Conscious Sedation certification
- Excellent IV and Port Accessing skills
Timeline
RN-Procedure Nurse
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
02.2022 - Current
Infusion RN
Alabama Neurology/Intrafusion
10.2015 - 02.2022
Staff RN, Women's PACU
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2011 - 07.2013
Interventional Radiology, Procedure Nurse
UAB Medical Center
11.2007 - 07.2013
Critical Care Nurse, SICU
Brookwood Medical Center
05.2005 - 08.2011
Procedure Nurse, GI Lab
Brookwood Medical Center
02.2002 - 05.2005
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Providence Hospital/Firelands School of Nursing