Susanne King
Vestavia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Compassus
03.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Registered Nurse
Childrens of Alabama
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Over the Mountain Pediatrics
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered vaccines to childrens age group of 1 month to 21 years
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama, AL09-2016
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Medical evaluation
- Direct nursing care
- Case management
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Gastrostomy tube care
Awards
Daisy nomination
Languages
German
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Compassus
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Childrens of Alabama
08.2021 - 03.2023
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Over the Mountain Pediatrics
09.2016 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College