Suzanne Awad
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 14+ years of experience providing exceptional care to acute and critically ill patients. Highly organized and proactive, adept at anticipating needs to minimize harm and enhance outcomes. Committed to delivering safe, family-centered, and compassionate nursing care. Proficient in reviewing, writing, and presenting case studies for hospital-wide leadership quality/risk meetings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Clinical Nurse
Sequoia Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Relief Charge Nurse , manage the operational flow of patient procedures, support and manage nursing team. Anticipate constant scheduling changes to adapt to physician patients needs.
- Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Administer conscious sedation as cath lab circulating RN, ensuring patient safety
- Promote procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment prior to each case.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Clinical Nurse
Sequoia Hospital CV/Medical Surgical ICU
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Immediate recovery of postoperative open heart surgical patients .Care ranging from initial post operative recovery involving hemodynamic monitoring, volume management, Heart rate/pacing, vasoactive drip titration, and after-load reducers
- IABP Management , Implella Management Implemented post surgical treatment of vascular patients including AAA (blood pressure control & fluid balance), Carotid Endartectomy
- Relief Charge Nurse, Rapid Response, Code Blue, Code Stroke
- Care of Neurologic patients including stroke, postoperative care, and management of EVD
- Reviewed, wrote, and presented case studies for hospital wide leadership quality/risk meetings
- Precept Nursing Students , Orient newly hired RNs
Clinical Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Hospital wide Rapid Response Nurse, responding to staff nurse concerns with potential deteriorating patient.
- Caring for critically ill cardiac patients involving drip titration, constant hemodynamic monitoring, as well as maintaining optimal oxygenation and airway patency
- Provided Direct quality care to post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients in the immediate recovery phase
- Caring for patients requiring the management of several devices including Intra Aortic Ballon pump, Impella device, and continuous renal replacement therapy
Staff Nurse
Sequoia Hospital CV/Medical Surgical ICU
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients
- Worked with healthcare team to develop evolving plans of care improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Staff Nurse Telemetry
Sequoia Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patients plan of careened performed patient education in accordance to unit standards
- Prioritizing nursing care and gaining time management skills Care for and management of pre/post cardiac catheterization patient including A-fib ablation, coronary and peripheral stent placement
- Family centered care including all aspects of the nursing process along with discharge education, orders, and instructions
Receptionist
TechNet
08.2000 - 10.2001
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone,
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Supported a Bi-partisan team as they represented several of Silicon Valleys Tech corporations in Washington DC
Co Restaurant Owner
Caprinos Italian Restaurant
08.1998 - 12.1998
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, day to day book keeping
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and employees.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in customer-service roles to promote strong team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2010
Skills
- Self-Directed
- Organizational Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Known to work extremely well with others
Certification
- Current California RN License, 01/31/2024
- BLS Certification, Present
- ACLS Certification, Present
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Enjoy long walks for overall physical and mental well-being
- Mindfulness Practices
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Clinical Nurse
Sequoia Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Sequoia Hospital CV/Medical Surgical ICU
09.2016 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2016
Staff Nurse
Sequoia Hospital CV/Medical Surgical ICU
08.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse Telemetry
Sequoia Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2012
Receptionist
TechNet
08.2000 - 10.2001
Co Restaurant Owner
Caprinos Italian Restaurant
08.1998 - 12.1998
- Current California RN License, 01/31/2024
- BLS Certification, Present
- ACLS Certification, Present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
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