Susanne M Capasso RN BSN
12 Coolidge Place Smithtown,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience, including 21 years in hospital-based endoscopy. Proven ability to deliver best practice care through effective education and strong interpersonal skills. Expertise in building relationships with patients through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Collaborative team player skilled in time management, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Care
NYU Langone
2022 - Current
- Conduct a thorough patient assessment of history, complaints and current symptoms to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Proficient at placing an intravenous catheter for access to receive therapy, medications and sedation.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educate patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication checks and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
St Catherine's of Siena Hospital
03.2009 - Current
- Maintain a thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records by using Epic and Provation.
- Conduct and document thorough assessment of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout patient's course of treatment.
- Assess patient to obtain accurate, complete medical history and medication reconciliation.
- Educate patient and caregiver on details of procedures and discharge instructions.
- Proficient at placing an intravenous catheter for access to receive sedative medications.
- Prepare and maintain supplies, equipment and rooms for Endoscopy and Pain Management procedures including EGD, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections and Radiofrequency Ablation procedures all by maintaining clean and sterile technique.
- Obtain specimens from patients to prepare for ordered laboratory tests.
- Post-Op Recovery care of patients in phase 2 recovery and prepare patients for discharge after all criteria is met.
- Perform blood and blood product transfusions on patients who currently are stable enough to have it done in an out patient setting.
- Perform intravenous infusions including Entyvio and Remicade to treat patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care after obtaining a Clinical Ladder 3 level.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Participate in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge. Currently involved in ATP implementation and monitoring where I regularly review test result data to improve flexible endoscope cleaning efficiency using the 3M ATP Luminometer LX25.
- Participates in on-call rotations for critically ill patients needing emergency endoscopic procedures.
- Assist with transporting telemetry monitored patients pre and post endoscopy procedures.
- Follow up with patient and family post procedure for a safe and complete total outcome.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Winthrop University Hospital
05.2001 - 02.2009
- Directly involved in providing essential patient care in the pre, intra and post procedure care of patients in the Endoscopy suite.
- Educate patients on healthcare concerns, issues and procedures.
- Directly assist the physician with all procedures including EGD, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) with FNA, Barrx procedure, Capsule Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy including adult and pediatric procedures.
- Assist with conscious sedation and recover patients in phase 2 recovery from anesthesia and conscious sedation cases.
- Participate in on-call emergency endoscopy procedures for critically ill patients and perform cases in the OR, ICU and ER.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Winthrop University Hospital
01.1995 - 05.2001
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as cancer, pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Specialized and provided skilled direct nursing care to new onset diabetic patients by performing diabetic education and caring for patients with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) while performing multiple CAPD exchanges in a shift on a large fast paced 35 bed unit.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Consistently acted as charge nurse and worked collaboratively with physicians and staff to determine, ensure and achieve desired patient outcomes during their hospitalization.
- Participate in orientation and mentoring new employees and new graduate nurses.
Education
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NYSkills
- Strong Endoscopy skills
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Proficient at obtaining IV access
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV Administration
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Responsible and Punctual
- Respectful with excellent customer service
Education and Training
Molloy College
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
St Catherine's of Siena Hospital
03.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Winthrop University Hospital
05.2001 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Winthrop University Hospital
01.1995 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse Outpatient Ambulatory Care
NYU Langone
2022 - Current
Molloy College
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