Susie Stiens
Center,CO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator/Outreach Nurse
Valley Wide Health Systems
05.2009 - 12.2022
- Advised patients and caregivers of health care management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences , verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further patient education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Home Health Nurse Care Coordinator
At Home Health Care
08.1998 - 07.2004
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Director of Nursing
Rio Grande Hospital
02.1996 - 07.1998
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Staff Registered Nurse/Step Down Cardiac Care Unit
St Joseph Hospital
06.1987 - 11.1988
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 15 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Mary of The Plains College
Wichita, KS06.1986
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator/Outreach Nurse
Valley Wide Health Systems
05.2009 - 12.2022
Home Health Nurse Care Coordinator
At Home Health Care
08.1998 - 07.2004
Director of Nursing
Rio Grande Hospital
02.1996 - 07.1998
Staff Registered Nurse/Step Down Cardiac Care Unit
St Joseph Hospital
06.1987 - 11.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Mary of The Plains College
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