Susie Brishaber
Jeffersonville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) with specialized experience in long-term acute care and critical care, seeking a career that fosters professional growth and leverages an educational background. Recognized for reliability and ethical practice, with a strong capacity to remain composed and take decisive action during crises. Expertise in collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams while cultivating positive relationships with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing overall healthcare outcomes through compassionate service and teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Waters of Georgetown
05.2025 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Director of Nursing Services
Charlestown Place
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions accordingly.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Developed new nursing policies for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
TBI Unit, Rehabilitation to Home
PAM Rehab Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2024
PCU, Medical Surgical Float Pool
Tru Staff Travel Agency
10.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Sellersburg Health Care Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Wound Care Nurse, Staff Nurse, SDC, IP
Travel Registered Nurse
American Traveler Staffing
05.2018 - 08.2018
- 05/2018-08/2018: CAMC General Hospital- Charleston, WV
- Level 1 Trauma Center, PCU Trauma floor
Travel Registered Nurse
Atlas Medical Staffing
08.2017 - 05.2018
- 02/2018-05/2018: Parkview Hospital- Ft Wayne, IN
- Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
Medical Surgical/ICU nursing job responsibilities
LifeCare Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2018
Humana Care Manager
Humana Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Job Responsibility:
- Reaching out to my member’s on a monthly basis to assist with questions/concerns they may have regarding health concerns, benefits, medications or diagnosis.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to ensure a Perfect Member Experience
Nurse Supervisor
Kindred Hospital @ Jewish
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Job Responsibilities:
- Benchmarks, Audits, Scheduling, Admissions, Discharges, Care Plan Meeting with Physicians, Leadership Rounding, Exit Interviews from patients, Overseeing 30 bed unit, attending to a staff of at least 15-20 on a daily basis
- Filling in as floor staff when needed, Discipline, Interviewing open positions, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, Staff Evaluations and goal planning, Managing emergency situations, Monitors staff adherence to organizational policies
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital @ Jewish Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Job Responsibilities:
- Assessment; Wound care; Teaching; Care planning; Medication administration; Communication with doctors for orders; Documentation; Overseeing care of patients with other disciplines such as, respiratory, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy; overseeing LPN and CNA duties; managing drips; ventilator management
PN Clinical Instructor
A Technical Advantage College
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Job Responsibilities:
- Quarterly curriculum planning; Evaluations of up to 10 students; Teaching and instructing with different methods tailored to student’s needs; Working in a controlled environment to ensure a learning environment for each student; Assisting with hands on clinical teaching; Creating and proctoring quizzes and tests to determine progress in students; Student improvement evaluations to facilitate students with low grades to have the help needed to pass clinical; Excellent communication with physicians, staff, and ancillary departments of each facility
CNA - Registered Nurse
Kindred Health and Rehabilitation
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Job Responsibilities:
- Skilled Rehabilitation Hall; Direct charge of CNA and LPN; PEG tube care; Tracheostomy care; Suctioning; Teaching patients; Medication administration; Wound care; IV management and all other aspects of nursing care; Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers
Education
BSN Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Fort Wayne02.2013
Associates Degree in Nursing - undefined
IVY Tech
Sellersburg, IN12.2009
Skills
- Nursing education expertise
- Leadership skills
- Process optimization
- Dedicated work ethic
- Operational enhancements
- Healthcare compliance expertise
- Policy formulation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cross-departmental teamwork
- Long-term planning
- Healthcare leadership
- Process improvement
Accomplishments
- ACLS Certified-currently not certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Waters of Georgetown
05.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing Services
Charlestown Place
02.2024 - 05.2025
TBI Unit, Rehabilitation to Home
PAM Rehab Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2024
PCU, Medical Surgical Float Pool
Tru Staff Travel Agency
10.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Sellersburg Health Care Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
American Traveler Staffing
05.2018 - 08.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Atlas Medical Staffing
08.2017 - 05.2018
Medical Surgical/ICU nursing job responsibilities
LifeCare Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2018
Humana Care Manager
Humana Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2017
Nurse Supervisor
Kindred Hospital @ Jewish
06.2013 - 11.2015
PN Clinical Instructor
A Technical Advantage College
01.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital @ Jewish Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2013
CNA - Registered Nurse
Kindred Health and Rehabilitation
02.2009 - 01.2011
Associates Degree in Nursing - undefined
IVY Tech
BSN Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University Global
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