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Suzanne Huguenin
Registered Nurse
Sandpoint,ID
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion and Procedure Clinic RN
Bonner General Health
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Developed interesting and informative training to keep students engaged in learning and developing necessary skills for long-term career success.
- Encouraged the participation in responsible living life skills to support students to successfully navigate real life challenges in the medical work environment.
- Emphasized safety, privacy, infection control and compassionate and collaborative patient care.
Resource Registered Nurse
Bonner General Health
11.2010 - 11.2015
- Provided care in the Emergency, ICCU, Surgical, Medical, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care departments as well as Wound Care Clinic.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, medications, and treatment.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Bonner General Health
08.2006 - 10.2010
- Managed caseload of up to six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor in Science Credits
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, IDFirst Response First Aide And Human Geography
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTPhotography
Brooks Institute
Santa Barbara, CAGeneral Studies
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDAssociate of Science - Nursing Education
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID06.2006
Early Childhood Education
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WASkills
- Patient-focused compassionate care
- Risk Identification
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient Assessments
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Wound Care
- Problem resolution
- IV infusion treatments
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Support and Education
- Patient Care Implementation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Caregiver Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Reaction Observation
Quote
I dwell in possibility.
Emily Dickinson
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Interests
Outdoor activities
Creating Art
Interpersonal Communicatuion
Timeline
Infusion and Procedure Clinic RN
Bonner General Health
08.2020 - 02.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
10.2015 - 09.2020
Resource Registered Nurse
Bonner General Health
11.2010 - 11.2015
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Bonner General Health
08.2006 - 10.2010
Bachelor in Science Credits
Lewis-Clark State College
First Response First Aide And Human Geography
The University of Montana
Photography
Brooks Institute
General Studies
North Idaho College
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
North Idaho College
Early Childhood Education
Gonzaga University