Susan (Jan) Zimmer
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
Clearwater, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans and treatment strategies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Managed daily staffing schedules, ensuring optimal nurse-to-patient ratios for effective care delivery.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
Clearwater, FL
11.2002 - 01.2022
- Administered patient assessments, documenting health status and responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for cardiovascular patients.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols, improving patient safety and adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Staff scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
11.2002 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University