Suzanne Dowd
Registered Nurse
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional with 20+ years of healthcare experience. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering necessary treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to meet individual patients' needs. Culturally competent and fully qualified and certified to care for patients with diverse histories and care requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Bel Air, MD
11.2013 - 01.2024
- Assisted healthcare providers during critical medical procedures such as intubations, chest tube and central line insertions and arterial line placements.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment adeptly.
- Collaborated with diverse team members to create personalized care plans for patients.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to promptly identify and notify physicians of any changes in patient conditions, making accurate clinical decisions during emergency scenarios.
- Collaborated with ICU and ancillary teams to optimize results for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, and patient satisfaction.
- Strict adherance to infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Provided compassionate support to family members during difficult times.
- Demonstrated expertise in compassionate care by training new nursing staff and students on best practices.
- Served as a charge nurse at University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital before its closure.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Parkland Medical Center
Derry, NH
01.2007 - 09.2012
- Expertly delivered care in a high-pressure environment to critically ill patients
- Assisted healthcare providers with diverse medical procedures involving intubations, chest tube and arterial line insertions.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings as per physician orders or established protocols.
- Quick and effective response to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Performed bedside procedures such as catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Managed wound vacs and provided wound care for all inpatient units.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and maintained accurate documentation of all interventions.
- Displayed exceptional communication abilities while engaging with patients and their families.
- Functioned as charge nurse leading and managing a full patient workload.
- Implemented education strategies aimed at improving communication between nursing staff and physicians, leading to increased patient safety and enhanced healthcare quality.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Hampstead Hospital
Hampstead, NH
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Delivered direct healthcare services to diverse populations, including children, teenagers, and adults with concurrent mental health and addiction issues.
- Evaluated patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental requirements.
- Conducted risk assessments to ascertain probability of harm or suicide attempts by distressed clients and offered crisis intervention services as necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed by psychiatrists and monitored their effects on patients' symptoms.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
- Educated family members of patients about the importance of compliance with treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for clients transitioning from acute care settings into community programs or home environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
05-2005
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Balloon Pump management
- CRRT management
- Procedure Support
- Safe Medication Administration
- Resource Utilization
- Patient Assessment
- Proficiently initiates and participates in code blue events
- MEDITECH Software, EPIC software
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent Communication and active listening skills
- Organizational Skills and task prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Coaching and Mentoring new staff and students
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Safety
- Family Support
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Nominated numerous times by patients and families for The Daisy Award
- Served on the skin study committee using evidenced based practice to reduce HAPU's
- Served on the Ethics Committee to ensure the protection of human rights and well-being of all patients
- Chosen as the only unit representative to attend NTI in Chicago
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Studying to take CCRN exam
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
11.2013 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - Parkland Medical Center
01.2007 - 09.2012
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse - Hampstead Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2007
Ivy Tech Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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