Suzanne Quiring
Rickreall,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate patient focused Nurse with sixteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, building trust, understanding commitment and having a mutual respect for patients and other staff members. Involved staff supervision, education of new hires and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Critical care specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered-nurse
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, OR
01.2009 - Current
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hesston College
Hesston, KS05.2008
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- PCCN
- NIH stroke scale
- Proficient with EHR/EMR
- ECG/Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Preceptor
- Relief charge RN
- Critical thinking
Certification
Critical Care Committee
Patient Safety Committee
Sunshine fund Committee
Safe Patient Handling Committee
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hesston College