Suzanne Henry
LPN
Danbury,CT
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 30 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced nursing professional with skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN MDS Coordinator
Saint John Paul II Health Care Center
Danbury , CT
2024.02 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within nursing practice.
- Assisted in management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed assessments for residents in a 141-bed facility for clinical reimbursement.
Charge Nurse
Haven Care At Filosa
Danbury , CT
2022.01 - 2024.02
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations for 20-24 patients.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare team members.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Charge Nurse/MDS Plan Coordinator
Newtown Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Newtown , CT
2018.01 - 2022.11
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Championed positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted to our 64 bed facility for clinical reimbursement.
Education
LPN Diploma - LPN Nursing
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Danbury, CT 1985.01 - 1986.03
Skills
Conflict Resolution
undefinedTimeline
LPN MDS Coordinator
Saint John Paul II Health Care Center
2024.02 - Current
Charge Nurse
Haven Care At Filosa
2022.01 - 2024.02
Charge Nurse/MDS Plan Coordinator
Newtown Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
2018.01 - 2022.11
LPN Diploma - LPN Nursing
Henry Abbott Technical High School
1985.01 - 1986.03
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