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Suzanne Mickelson

Caldwell,ID

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering twenty years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vaccine and Foreign Travel Coordinator

Saltzer Health
11.2022 - Current

Primary Vaccine Coordinator for Saltzer Health Canyon County clinics (backup Coordinator for Ada County) - Maintain Vaccine Supply for all Canyon County Saltzer clinics. –assessing need for vaccines, timely ordering to assure availability, assure accuracy of supply selection and immunization documentation by staff, maintain proper storage and handling as required by CDC. Work closely and follow all protocols mandated by Idaho Immunization Program and VFC (Vaccines for Children) Program guidelines.

Assisted Living Home Administrator

Ketchikan Pioneer Home
04.2019 - 11.2022

Administrator – 45 Bed Facility, 50 employees.

Responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, and administration of an assisted living facility. Responsible for assuring resident care, operations and policies meets Federal and State regulations as well as budget

development and implementation of plans and goals. Provide community representation and program development.

Assistant Administrator/Documentation Nurse

Ketchikan Pioneer Home
11.2012 - 05.2019

Assistant Administrator, CNA Apprenticeship Mentor, Employee Evaluations, Direct Care Staff Supervisor, Documentation Nurse, Care Plans, admission and quarterly assessments, Develop ALP/Care Plans and quarterly/annual meeting facilitator. Work closely with the medical community and resident families. Process MD orders, medication management and administration.

Implemented new EHR system, managed and trained all staff.


Adjunct Instructor

University Of Alaska Southeast
09.2014 - 02.2017

Instructor for CNA Program - enabled students to receive their CNA Certificate.

LPN Office Nurse/Neuro Lab Manager

Lawrence E Green, MD
08.1988 - 05.2011

Supervise Medical Assistant, patient education, injection training, phlebotomy, triage, insurance verification and prior authorizations.

*Head Office Nurse, verify insurance, appointments, billing, preauthorization's. Procedures/meds, medical records,

liaison between patients and physician

*Electrodiagnostic Lab Manager – Performed Electroencephalographs, Evoked Potentials (Auditory and Visual), Nerve Conduction Velocities, Neurotrax Mental Status Testing, maintain inventory

*Study Coordinator -perform, manage, report and maintain study material for drug studies

Care Provider - LPN

A.C.T.I.O.N.
01.2003 - 12.2009

Provided travel experiences for disabled adults-monitored the travelers health conditions, medications according to care plan

Supervise Aides.

Urgent Care LPN

Primary Health Medical Group
09.2000 - 12.2007

Part time office nurse , Triage patients, EKG, Vitals, evaluate - patients, Assist physician with procedures, phlebotomy, lab

tests -Urinalysis, Strep testing, CBC, immunizations, etc)

Education

Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Boise Sate University
Boise, ID

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Budget Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

Active Idaho LPN License

Level 1 Assisted Living Administrator Certificate

Current CPR and First Aid for Healthcare Providers


Timeline

Vaccine and Foreign Travel Coordinator

Saltzer Health
11.2022 - Current

Assisted Living Home Administrator

Ketchikan Pioneer Home
04.2019 - 11.2022

Adjunct Instructor

University Of Alaska Southeast
09.2014 - 02.2017

Assistant Administrator/Documentation Nurse

Ketchikan Pioneer Home
11.2012 - 05.2019

Care Provider - LPN

A.C.T.I.O.N.
01.2003 - 12.2009

Urgent Care LPN

Primary Health Medical Group
09.2000 - 12.2007

LPN Office Nurse/Neuro Lab Manager

Lawrence E Green, MD
08.1988 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Boise Sate University
Suzanne Mickelson