Suzanne McCuen
Manahawkin
Summary
Utilized extensive nursing experience to support patient outcomes and streamline care processes in diverse medical environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preadmission Testing RN (Per Diem)
Community Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2019 - Current
- Perform comprehensive preadmission testing, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and admission assessments.
- Enter and verify physician orders and ensure all preoperative requirements are fulfilled.
- Provide patient education related to procedures, medications, and perioperative instructions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient preparation for surgery.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bayada Pediatric Home Health Care
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Trained and supervised field nurses, including training all nursing staff in trach/vent care in the simulation lab and completing assessment and all equipment training; conducted monthly and yearly evaluations of nursing staff and performed periodic chart audits.
- Conducted admission assessments and ongoing monthly home visits for medically fragile pediatric clients.
- Completed medication reconciliation, maintained accurate physician orders, and secured new prescriptions as needed.
- Coordinated clinical documentation to maintain insurance authorization and ensure compliance.
- Managed and reordered home-care equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, cough-assist devices, feeding pumps, oxygen supplies, and related respiratory equipment.
- Arranged medical transport and communicated routinely with schools, insurance case managers, and physicians.
Registered Nurse (Float Pool & Specialty Clinics)
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.1997 - 01.2015
- Pediatrics / Pediatric ICU – Chemotherapy-certified; cared for critically ill patients ages 0–30 years with complex and high-acuity conditions including ventilated, post-surgical, sepsis, orthopedic, neurological, diabetic, hematology/oncology, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal diseases and injuries.
- NICU, Newborn Nursery, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Center
- Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center (Monmouth Medical Center)
- Staff Nurse, Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis & Pulmonology Clinic – Assisted with multiple drug studies and research protocols; provided direct patient care, education, and clinical follow-up for complex pulmonary patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-1997
Skills
- Oversaw documentation and data collection processes for drug studies to enhance research support
- Led preadmission and preoperative assessment initiatives to optimize patient readiness
- Directed pediatric ICU, NICU, and pulmonary care services to improve patient outcomes
- Implemented care coordination and case management strategies to streamline patient support
- Supervised medication reconciliation processes to minimize errors
- Developed patient and family education programs to empower healthcare decision-making
- Managed respiratory and feeding equipment to ensure operational efficiency
- Conducted thorough chart audits to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Fostered interdisciplinary communication to improve collaborative care efforts
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NJ
- Pediatric Certified Nurse (CPN)
- Chemotherapy Certification
- BLS (current)
Timeline
Preadmission Testing RN (Per Diem)
Community Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bayada Pediatric Home Health Care
11.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse (Float Pool & Specialty Clinics)
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.1997 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College