Summary
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CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
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Suzanne Anderson

Summary

Experienced adult acute care nurse practitioner with a strong background in hospitalist and critical care medicine as well as emergency nursing. Equipped with current certifications including ACNPC-AG, CEN, CCRN, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS. Well-prepared to handle a wide range of medical situations. Skills extend to central and arterial line placement, intubation with vent management, and providing comprehensive patient care. Previous nursing experience in various settings including staff nurse roles and supervision positions in hospital and LTC environments. Excelled as a clinical preceptor. Healthcare services expertise backed by an MSN from St. John Fisher University. Research focus on emergency nursing and triage has further enhanced field knowledge.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
  • Overnight Hospitalist, single provider for 171-bed regional medical center including 12 bed open ICU
  • Responsible for all overnight admissions and transfers, averaging 4-6 admissions per night
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Management of complex ICU patients including vent management
  • Served as Code Team Leader for all codes in main hospital and attached LTC facility
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.

RN II, Assessment & Treatment Center

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Work with other RNs and provider to care for all patients in 9 bed clinic to manage acute problems in oncology patients
  • Use clinical nursing judgment to prioritize patient care and ensure department is running efficiently
  • Utilize verbal orders, and communication with providers to initiate prompt treatment of patients
  • Effectively communicate and work side by side with clinic providers to plan and carry out care for all patients
  • Perform all nursing care including triage via phone and in person, patient assessments, IV starts or venipuncture, accessing IVADs, use of central lines for labs and med administration, EKGs, ABGs, medication administration, discharge teaching, and all other nursing orders
  • Facilitate admissions to inpatient units, ICU and IMCU as well as possible transfers to outside facilities
  • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in patient charts

Nursing Supervisor - LTC

Gowanda Rehabilitation Nursing
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Night shift supervisor for a 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility directly responsible for overseeing nursing staff and ancillary staff
  • Act as primary administrative contact for the facility during off shift hours
  • Uphold and enforce all policies and procedures
  • Communicate efficiently and effectively with day shift supervisors and nursing administration
  • Resolve employee, patient, and family issues in a timely and professional manor
  • Adjust staffing as necessary for staff call-ins
  • Maintain accurate documentation in patient charts and supervisor logs
  • Function as an additional nurse when units are short staffed
  • Complete all assessments including admissions and contact on call medical staff as needed

Registered Nurse

Brooks-TLC Hospital System
04.2016 - 03.2020
  • Worked both days and nights in a rural hospital critical access hospital – initially on an approximately 15-bed medical/surgical unit then after 1 year moving to the 12 bed mixed psychiatric and medical emergency department and nursing supervision roles
  • Effectively communicate and work side by side with ED provider, hospitalist, nursing staff and other departments such as discharge planning, dietary, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy to develop and carry out the plan of care for all patients
  • Use clinical nursing judgement to prioritize patient care and ensure the unit is running efficiently
  • Perform all nursing care including triage, patient assessments, IV starts or venipuncture, EKGs, ABGs, medication administration, discharge teaching, and all other nursing orders
  • Facilitate observation admissions and transfers to facilities with higher levels of care
  • Work with ED staff and providers to facilitate transfers to other facilities, ensuring COBRA forms are filled out completely and in compliance with EMTALA laws
  • Answering radio transmissions from EMS and communicating with both professional and volunteer EMS crews
  • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in patient charts
  • Night shift supervisor directly responsible for overseeing nursing staff in an emergency department, Obs./Medical surgical unit, and behavioral health unit
  • Uphold and enforce all policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate documentation in patient charts and supervisor logs
  • Act as a preceptor to orient new RNs

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Work shifts as needed in a medical emergency department with 12 medical beds, 6 fast track beds, and 2 critical care/code beds
  • Perform all care for assigned zone assignment of 4-5 patients including: assessments, IV starts or lab draws, medication administration, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, and all other ordered nursing care
  • Work as part of a team and assist other staff as needed with patient care
  • Communicate with MD and mid-level providers about patient conditions
  • Use nursing care guidelines and standing orders to quickly initiate treatment in patients
  • Facilitate inpatient and observation admissions as well as transfers to other facilities
  • Maintain accurate documentation in patient charts.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY
08-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen University
Amherst, NY
05-2017

Skills

  • Advanced physical examination
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Lab and Blood Gas result evaluation
  • Treatment plan development
  • Clinical decision making and judgement
  • Acute care expertise
  • Code Team Leader
  • Airway management and Intubation
  • Central line placement
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Excellent communication

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - (2024)
  • American Nurse Association (ANA) - (2021)
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) - (2021)
  • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) - (2017)
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Pi Zeta and Delta Sigma Chapters) - (2017)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

  • New York RN 711267 - (Updated 2024)
  • New York Acute Care NP 432181- (Updated 2024)
  • Oregon RN 10034083 - (2024)
  • DEA - (Updated 2024)
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG) - (2021)
  • Acute/Critical Care Nursing Adult (CCRN) - (2023)
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - (Updated 2022)
  • BLS - (Update 2023)
  • ACLS - (Updated 2023)
  • PALS - (Updated 2023)
  • NIHSS - (Updated 2024)

Profession Relevant Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating patients and families and providing the highest level of patient care.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis in complex cases.
  • Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.
  • Effective at multitasking and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including the emergency department and ICU
  • Strong background in computer based charting including Cerner, Meditech and EHR, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

Timeline

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
11.2021 - Current

RN II, Assessment & Treatment Center

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
11.2020 - 07.2022

Nursing Supervisor - LTC

Gowanda Rehabilitation Nursing
01.2020 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
11.2017 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

Brooks-TLC Hospital System
04.2016 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Nursing

St. John Fisher University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen University
Suzanne Anderson