Susannah Trammel
Glasgow,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate seasoned Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
TJ Samson
09.2000 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Case Manager
TJ Samson Hospital
01.1999 - 09.2000
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN, Emergency Department
TJ Samson Hospital
05.1997 - 01.1999
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nurse Aide
TJ Samson Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1997
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL12.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.1985
High School Diploma -
Floyd Central High School
Floyd Knobs, IN05.1980
Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Clinical Judgment
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Decision Making
- Emergency Response
- Cultural Competence
- Health Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
- Pain Management
- Delegation Skills
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Chart Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Pulmonary Assessments
- CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Nursing Honor Society
April 2008
Daisy Award
April 2015
Certification
ACLS Instructor 2000-2012
Timeline
RN, ICU
TJ Samson
09.2000 - Current
RN, Case Manager
TJ Samson Hospital
01.1999 - 09.2000
RN, Emergency Department
TJ Samson Hospital
05.1997 - 01.1999
Nurse Aide
TJ Samson Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Floyd Central High School
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