Suzanne Lego
Emergency Registered Nurse
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dynamic charge and staff nurse bringing 26 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Piedmont HealthCare
Fayetteville, GA
04.2009 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Cared for as many as Number patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Promoted collaboration among interdisciplinary teams through regular participation in meetings, sharing insights from clinical practice experiences.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Science And Communications
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 09.1983 - 04.1995
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
Epic super user, sepsis champion, AJC, March of Dimes, GEM, 360 and Daisy nominations and awards.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Piedmont HealthCare
04.2009 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.1994 - 05.1998
Bachelor Of Arts - Science And Communications
DePaul University
09.1983 - 04.1995