Susan Wallbrown
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Yale New Haven Hospital, showcasing expertise in critical care and patient assessments. Renowned for exceptional patient education and compassionate care, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes. Mastery in medication administration and a strong advocate for patient and family needs, embodying empathy and clinical judgment.
I am 60 years old and am in excellent physical shape and I plan to continue my passion for patient care as long as possible.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
10.1991 - 10.2001
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
09.1990 - 11.1991
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.1987 - 08.1990
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
Critical care Registered Nurse 1991-2001
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
10.1991 - 10.2001
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
09.1990 - 11.1991
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.1987 - 08.1990
Critical care Registered Nurse 1991-2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University
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