Suzanne L Feast BSN, RN, SCRN

Medical professional with over 20 years experience in the fields of emergency medicine, toxicology, neurology, hospice, outpatient clinics and home health. Passionate about providing patient/family education. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Critical thinker. Team player. Able to work independently. Population served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

UVA Outpatient Imaging | Charlottesville, VA | February 2023 to current

Staff Nurse 

• Work in team environment. Screen patients for multiple modalities. Provide education. Place IVs. Access ports. Observe for any contrast reactions/medical emergencies and coordinate care with onsite MD.

BRIGHTSTAR CARE I Charlottesville, VA I March 2021 to April 2023

Staff Nurse Population: pediatrics, adults, geriatrics.

• Provide in home care to a variety of patients to include clinical trials. Skills include: intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, subcutaneous infusions, IV infusions, wound care, EKG, venipuncture and use of a centrifuge. Perform COVID testing.

ASERACARE/AMEDISYS HOSPICE I Charlottesville, VA I August 2019 to August 2021 (transitioned to PRN 1/2021)

Case Manager Population served: adults, geriatrics.

• Managed caseload of adult and geriatric patients living at home and in facilities. Preformed patient assessments. Created individualized plans of care.
• Educated patients and families regarding medications and disease progression.

TOTAL MED STAFFING I Charlottesville, VA I January 2021 to May 2021

COVID 19 Immunization Nurse, CVS Population served: adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

• Prepared vaccinations per protocol. Educated/vaccinated population with Pfizer and Moderna vaccine. Clinics in long term care facilities and in CVS stores.

UVA ADULT NEUROLOGY AMBULATORY CLINIC I Charlottesville, VA I November 2018 to August 2019

Clinical Nurse Population served: adults, geriatrics.

• Intake of patients. Updated EMR. Obtained vital signs. Performed EKGs. Notified providers of any acute changes.
• Triaged incoming phone calls from patients, pharmacies and insurance companies.
• Prepared botox per protocol. Performed verbal time outs with providers.

VIENNA FAMILY MEDICINE | Vienna, VA | May 2018 to November 2018

Staff Nurse Population served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics

• Administered vaccinations to all age groups. Performed EKGs. Conducted auditory, visual and spirometry testing. Venipuncture and use of centrifuge. Assisted with pre op physicals. Cleaned medical instruments to include use of autoclave.

SPECIALISTS ON CALL | Reston, VA | May 2016 to November 2017 (laid off)

Clinical Telemedicine Nurse and Charge Nurse Population served: adults, geriatrics.

• Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units at 395+ hospitals in 36 states to determine needs and priorities.
• Documented all information in patients’ electronic medical record, relaying information to neurologists and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM | March 2013 to April 2016

Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA

• Stroke Response Nurse in the Emergency Department Population served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatric
• Assessed patients exhibiting neurological symptoms in a 800 bed hospital with a 80 bed emergency room/Level 1 Trauma Center. Reported assessments to providers.
• Educated patients and families regarding diagnosis, neurological conditions, treatment, and expected outcomes.
• Co-chaired Safety and Quality Committee. Participant of Cerebrovascular Counsel and New Hire/Employment Engagement Committee

NATIONAL CAPITAL POISON CENTER| Washington, DC | March 2011 to February 2013

Poison Information Specialist Population served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

• Handled cases providing information and treatment recommendations to the public, 911 services, hospital staff, and US military overseas.
• Identified cases requiring additional resources and utilized toxicologists, mycologist and battery ingestion specialist to determine interventions needed.

INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM | November 2004 to May 2012

Fair Oaks Hospital | Fairfax, VA | October 2010 to May 2012

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department Population served: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

• Provided excellent care in a 34-bed department, treating patients who presented with wide range of symptoms including acute and chronic illnesses, heart attacks, strokes, lacerations, and burns
• Managed all elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units or hospitals. Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship

FAIRFAX HOSPITAL | Falls Church, VA | December 2007 to October 2010

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department Population served: adolescents, adults, geriatrics.

• Delivered exceptional patient care within a 80 bed, Level 1 Trauma Center. Worked in a team environment to treat individuals presenting with various traumas and illnesses. Performed legal blood draws.

Past experience includes Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate with Inova Emergency Care Center of Fairfax and Alexandria Fire Department.

Remote Area Medical (RAM) Volunteer Corps

Project Helping Hands in Oyugis, Kenya

George Mason University, ROTC Taught IV portion of Combat Lifesaving Course

Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia

Stroke Certified Register Nurse (SCRN)

Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification