Suzetta Hartpence
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Santa Rosa, CA
11.2008 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Walnut Creek, CA
2006 - 2008
- Worked as first assist during surgical procedures, as well as performing suturing and overseeing recovery.
- Collaborated with surgery manager to assist with room prep and restoration for surgical procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Agengies
Arnold, CA
09.2000 - 10.2005
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Used [Software] to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
St Anthony Hosital Okc
Oklahoma City, OK
05.1997 - 07.2001
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Used [Software] to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
04.1985 - 04.1996
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.1983
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassionate and Caring
- Gynecological Surgery
- Anesthetic Administration
- Plastic Surgery
- Active Learning
- Airway Management
- Student Precepting
- Intramuscular Injections
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Liver Transplants
- Wound Management
sewing
I have been sewing for most of my life with my Grandmothers and Mother. I love making gifts for family and friends. I enjoy learning new ways and my newest interest is embroiddry.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2008 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
2006 - 2008
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Agengies
09.2000 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
St Anthony Hosital Okc
05.1997 - 07.2001
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Baptist Medical Center
04.1985 - 04.1996
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
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