Suzanne Van Hise-Fowles

• Gratifying work with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired patients.
• Home health to individuals unable to function in the community due to physical and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Medication administration, help with activities of daily living, feeding, and companionship.
• Buckingham, Florida.

• Forensic nursing consisting of psychiatric and medical/surgical care of 700 sexual predators committed involuntarily under the Florida Baker Act.
• Involved in 1:1 counseling and group process.
• Managed infirmary and sick call.

• Ensured efficient operation of an acute neurological floor with a patient load consisting of post-surgical head and spinal cases and medically unstable neurological and/or psychiatric patients.
• Responsible for establishing patient acuity and realistic staff assignments.
• Troubleshooter.
• Naples, Florida.

Team taught biology, chemistry, and International Baccalaureate program. Responsible for setting yearly plans to meet State of Florida Sunshine parameters. Guest lectured microbiology for other team members. In charge of psychologically distressed students.

• Maintained strict adherence to school policies, requirements and protocols to support student needs, promote academic excellence and enhance school reputation.
• Provided consistent office hours to mentor and advise students regarding academic goals and challenges.
• Fostered student academic success by clearly outlining course objectives and expectations, monitoring progress and offering additional assistance.

CNA 1997-1999/ Registered Nurse 1999-2020

Staffed acute neurological and medical surgical patients both on the floor and in ICU stepdown unit. Utilized skills necessary to complete plans of care such as: EKG, Phlebotomy, IV therapy, 15 minute neurological testing, and drug administration. First employment after completing nursing education.

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.