Susan Walters
Aransas Pass,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing 30 years of demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU RN
Doctors Regional Medical Center
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient recovery in post-anesthesia care unit to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications to manage anesthesia side effects and promote healing.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assessed post-operative physical conditions, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels
PACU RN
South Texas Surgical Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
PACU RN
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2016 - 09.2020
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Preadmission/Preoperative/PACU RN
Surgicare of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2011 - 09.2018
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
PACU RN
CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
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CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2009 - 04.2012
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
CVU RN
Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2008 - 10.2009
RN
Bay Care Healthcare System
Clearwater, FL
08.2003 - 04.2008
Travel RN
Cross Country Travel Corps
Boca Raton, FL
07.2001 - 08.2003
RN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
01.1998 - 06.2001
RN
Duke Medical Center
Durham, NC
02.1997 - 01.1998
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.1996
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Preadmission Screening
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- HIPPA Compliance
- Leadership Abilities
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Prioritizing/Managing Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, current
- Basic Life Support, current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, current
Timeline
PACU RN
Doctors Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
PACU RN
South Texas Surgical Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
PACU RN
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
03.2016 - 09.2020
PACU RN
CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2016
Preadmission/Preoperative/PACU RN
Surgicare of Corpus Christi
05.2011 - 09.2018
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CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
10.2009 - 04.2012
CVU RN
Northeast Baptist Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2009
RN
Bay Care Healthcare System
08.2003 - 04.2008
Travel RN
Cross Country Travel Corps
07.2001 - 08.2003
RN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.1998 - 06.2001
RN
Duke Medical Center
02.1997 - 01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Diego City College