Susan Blair Smith
Sandwich,MA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and wound care knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registerd Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Sandwich, MA
12.2019 - Current
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as ostomy care, negative pressure wound care, dressing changes, irrigation, and application of topical medications.
- Participated in weekly wound rounds with the wound care team
- Assisted in the development of protocols and guidelines for wound management in the healthcare setting.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pleasant Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation
Brewster, MA
08.2012 - 12.2019
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Education
Certified Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN) - Rehabilitation Nurse
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY09-2022
WTA Certification - Wound Care
WOCN Society
04-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
Bourne, MA06-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1989
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Care plan coordination
- Health education
- Medication administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Staff delegation
Accomplishments
- Spaulding Rehabiliation Pillar of Excellence, 2024
- Geri Ewing Annual Memorial Award for Nursing Excellence, 2022
- Interim Nurse Clinical Leader, present
- Co-Chair Nurse Practice Council
Timeline
Registerd Nurse
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pleasant Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 12.2019
Certified Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN) - Rehabilitation Nurse
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
WTA Certification - Wound Care
WOCN Society
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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