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Susan Whittington

San Clemente,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse OR

Providence Hospital Laguna
07.2004 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated nursing care in the operating room through staff assignments, monitoring staff proficiencies preparing the OR for procedures and communicating with ancillary departments for efficient and safe care of patients.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Senior Consultant

Premier
02.2001 - 12.2010
  • Identified savings opportunies. Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
  • Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements.
  • Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems,.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
07.2014

Skills

  • Employee Performance
  • Operational Procedures
  • Nurse Scheduling
  • Patient Care Management
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Performance Management

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse OR

Providence Hospital Laguna
07.2004 - 08.2021

Senior Consultant

Premier
02.2001 - 12.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pasadena City College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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