Susan Werthmann
Cawker City,KS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in long tem care, home health/hospice nursing, completing and submitting MDS's
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTC Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Downs Care And Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
House Calls Unlimited
05.1996 - 03.2011
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment, minimizing risks for injury among patients.
- Provided wound care management expertise, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
Home Health Registered Nurse
House Calls Inc
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Strengthened relationships between home health agencies, hospitals, long-term care facilities by collaborating on best practices for transitions of care.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Hospice/Home Health Registered Nurse
Hospice Of The Heartland
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during care process.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
- Promoted safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Medical/Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Mitchell County Hospital
- 05.1992
- Evaluated nursing practices continually for improvement opportunities based on current evidence-based guidelines within Medical Surgical field.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS05.1992
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Colby Community College
Colby, KS05.1989
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Care Planning
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- RAC-CT 2013-current
Timeline
LTC Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Downs Care And Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
House Calls Unlimited
05.1996 - 03.2011
Home Health Registered Nurse
House Calls Inc
Hospice/Home Health Registered Nurse
Hospice Of The Heartland
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
Medical/Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Mitchell County Hospital
- 05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cloud County Community College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Colby Community College
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