CERNER
Suzanne Parker
RN III TICU/ICU/Federal/RRT/Float
Encinitas,Ca
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with ICU/Trauma, ER, Federal/CIV Military, Correctional/Jail, Cardiac, Oncology, Palliative/Hospice, and other Acute inpatient Units. Working and training during Covid-19 in ICU units. Eager to provide quality, compassionate care to patients and their families to become an influential part of their recovery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff RN III ICU/TICU/Charge/Float
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
01.2011 - Current
- At Palomar hospital with Palomar college on med-surg / oncology floor( RaeAnne Watson Mgr for hospital unit was impressed with my internship and held me a position if passed board exam) I was first of my class to get hired as RN ( this is when RN jobs were scarce and nurses had to move out of state to get experience to be hired in California.)
- 1/31/2011: Hired by RaeAnne Watson med-surg/ oncology unit at Palomar hospital
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Correctional
SD Central Jail/ Sherriff
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Inmate medical care, triaging medical needs
- Alcohol & drug withdrawals
- Infectious diseases;TB, HIV, Hepatitis, Covid
- Trauma Care, first aid, wound care
- Mental illness; BPD, Mania, Drug induced, PTSD
- SuicideAssessment, prevention, depression
- Pregnant inmates & prenatal care
- CAREERHIGHLIGHTS
- Consistently Ranked in top 10% ofTrauma Nurses for 8 out of 10 years in career
- Excels in serving as Relief Charge Nurse, managing, and allocating staff assignments
- Superior Problem solving resulting in highest quality of patient care and family outreach
- Floating to support additional nursing units outside my own department in times of high stress and limited personnel
- Nominated Nurse of theYear in 2012
- Active Member of UPC, executing strategies to provide outstanding patient care and maintain positive moral among staff
- Preceptor & Mentor to new grad & New Hire nurses
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Navy Tele-Critical Care RN CIV
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 07.2022
- IMC/Trauma Unit Palomar Hospital
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associates Degree Of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA 09.2006 - 12 2010
Skills
Advanced [CERNER/EPIC/EMAR] knowledge
Software
EPIC
EMAR
Certification
BLS/ACLS
Timeline
BLS/ACLS
12-2023
Navy Tele-Critical Care RN CIV
Naval Medical Center San Diego
03.2021 - 07.2022
Correctional
SD Central Jail/ Sherriff
01.2021 - 10.2021
TCAR
11-2018
CRT/Dialysis
10-2015
Staff RN III ICU/TICU/Charge/Float
Palomar Medical Center
01.2011 - Current
Associates Degree Of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
09.2006 - 12 2010