Susan A. Bitten
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse and military veteran with varied experience offering comprehensive patient care in both acute and home care environments, with specialty training in medical surgical ,orthopedic and homecare areas. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes through empathetic communication, respect and enthusiastic support. Efficiently coordinates with ally healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Continually hones skills and education to gain more comprehensive skill sets and expertise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ocean Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
- Worked within the specialty of orthopedics
- Performed care of the post operative orthopedic patient, maintained PCA's, and unit specific equipment
- Assessed and cared for the adult population in a Medical Surgical environment
- Provided comprehensive education as to treatment and follow up care
- Evaluated outcome of care administered by self and support staff
- Communicated effectively with the patient, family members, physicians and all members of the interdisciplinary team
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized extensive prior experience on a unit that specialized in the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE UNIT)
- Contributed as needed to ACE unit, Post-op unit or other units within hospital
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Experienced with computerized assessments and trained for various systems within the hospital
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Certified Nurses Aide
Whiting Health Care Center
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Provided quality care for multiple patients in a diverse environment including specialized dementia units
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Worked with patient population that included the elderly, mentally and physically handicapped.
- Ensured safety while transferring, lifting and repositioning patients
- Involved in multi-disciplinary care plans and provided other departments with detailed information to provide distinguished care.
Electronic Warfare/Signals Intelligence Emitter Locator Identifier Operator
States Army
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Provided high degree of technical expertise as per units mission
- Obtained and held top secretclearance throughout career
- Maintained a large federal Government warehouse involving millions ofdollars worth of equipment for a rapid deployment unit
- Also trained new soldiers on companyprocedures and regulations as well as on the job training
- Received many awards during military careersuch as Certificate of Achievements, multiple commendations , a Military Achievement Medal andmany promotions.
Education
NJ and remains -
Associates - Applied Science
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ2004
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Wound Care
- Urgent Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Care plan development
- Family Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Discharging
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Patient Monitoring
- Microsoft Word
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Follow-Up Calls
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Home Visits
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Insulin Medication Assistance
Additional Information
- AWARDS, Orion Award -Ocean Medical Center, Brick , NJ- April 2009 ( received for stellar performanceand commitment to organization)Galaxy Award- Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ-June, 2010 ( Peer recognition for outstandingteam performance)Orion Award- Ocean Medical Center, Brick , NJ- April 2014 ( received for stellar performance andcommitment to organization)Appreciation Award-Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ- 2008-2014 ( received for serving asNurse Preceptor)
Certification
BLS
IV therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ocean Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
Certified Nurses Aide
Whiting Health Care Center
01.1997 - 01.2004
Electronic Warfare/Signals Intelligence Emitter Locator Identifier Operator
States Army
01.1993 - 01.1997
NJ and remains -
Associates - Applied Science
Ocean County College
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