Susanna Nichols
Apison,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in geriatric care. Took a career pause to manage full-time family responsibilities. Actively involved in school and sports volunteer roles, demonstrated leadership, organization and advocacy. Proven ability to maintain strong organizational and communication skills while staying current with clinical knowledge through continuing education. Highly motivated to return to nursing and deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Caregiver & Community Volunteer
05.2014 - Current
- Dedicated full-time focus to family needs and responsibilities.
- Volunteered regularly with school functions, events, and classroom support.
- Volunteered regularly with youth and school sporting events.
- Assisted with organization, supervision, communication, and coordination of activities for school and sporting events.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, multitasking, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Maintained nursing knowledge through independent study, continuing education and review of current nursing practices.
Registered Nurse
Shangri-La Assisted Living & Specialty Care
05.2007 - 05.2014
- Enhanced resident care through comprehensive assessments of physical and emotional needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement effective resident care plans.
- Created personalized care plans for residents at various Alzheimer's disease stages.
- Improved patient safety by implementing injury reduction and risk management protocols.
- Administered medications accurately while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
- Educated residents and families on treatment protocols and ongoing care requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL05-2007
Skills
- Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Infection Prevention
Certification
RN Refresher Course (completion date: 12/16/2025)- Southern Adventist University
Preceptorship- Erlanger Baroness Campus- WW3(Renal)
Basic Life Support(BLS) Certification: 12/3/2025
Timeline
Family Caregiver & Community Volunteer
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shangri-La Assisted Living & Specialty Care
05.2007 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College