Susanne Fenlon
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Cardiac ICU Nurse with 38 years of hospital experience supporting patient care excellence. Collaborates with doctors, nurses and administrators to expedite patient care in fast-paced healthcare platforms. High-energy RN with background in emergency centers, applying best practices and complying with complex health and safety regulations. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CCRN, CNRN, IABP and Impella Heart Pump,
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
JFK Medical Center
Edison
06.1988 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St Peters School of Nursing/Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJ06.1983
Skills
- Emergency Interventions
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Pain Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Critical Care Nursing
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
JFK Medical Center
06.1988 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
St Peters School of Nursing/Rutgers