Suzanne Casas
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Coordinator with a proven track record at Methodist Children's Hospital, enhancing nursing staff proficiency and patient care through effective mentoring, staff development, and clinical documentation. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassionate care to improve discharge planning and patient education, significantly boosting nursing satisfaction and patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Childrens Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
Register Nurse
Methodiat Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2003 - 03.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX06.2003
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Team Development
- Staff Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Childrens Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Register Nurse
Methodiat Children's Hospital
06.2003 - 03.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions