Suzette Knapp
Waterford,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished Coordinator-Community Health with 10 years+ of experience providing compassionate community care. Knowledgeable professional with expertise in Faith Community nursing and Community Health. Delivered health education to promote disease prevention measures and increase community awareness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator-Community Health
Ascension SE Michigan Community Health
Southfield, MI
06.2016 - Current
- Faith Community Nurse covering Health ministry partners in Detroit, and expanded to include Oakland, Wayne, and Livingston county Health Ministry partners.
- Hosted a Inspirational Cafe Journal Club for our Health Ministry partners.
- Taught classes in the five-county area in-person or virtually.
- Certified to teach evidence-based classes from the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan for Diabetes PATH, Matter of Balance classes, the Diabetes Prevention Program from the CDC, and lectures as needed for Community Health partners, and Faith Community Partners.
- Created QR code for marketing classes, and expanded classes internationally overseas to missionaries.
- Faith Community Nurse, Lifestyle Coach for Diabetes Prevention Program, Coach for Matter of Balance class.
- Created curriculum for Prediabetes classes virtually, Rewards Program for Faith Community Nurses, Bless Your Heart hypertension curriculum for in-person class, Self-Care Boot Camp, and Retreat for Faith Community Nurses.
- Educated public on preventive measures such as Diabetes, Prediabetes, pain management, blood pressure, and falls prevention to improve community health and reduce medical emergencies.
- During COVID pandemic: Train the Trainer for N95, Half-Face Respirator, PPE Validation, staffed Ascension Michigan COVID Hotline, nasopharyngeal COVID swabbing.
Health & Life Insurance Agent
Self-employed
Waterford, Michigan
08.2010 - Current
- Specialize in Medicare Supplements, Dual Special Needs Plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Prescription Drug Plans as a independent Health and life insurance broker.
- Established SA Knapp Insurance Services LLC.
Certified Diabetes Educator/Area Sales Manager
Patient Care Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
03.1993 - 01.1996
- Established strong relationships area Certified Diabetes Educators and medical staff in offices to market company.
- Hired, trained and managed trainers to teach patients at home proper blood glucose meter technique.
Unit Educator
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
08.1990 - 02.1993
- Certified in Staff Development from the ANCC.
- BCLS Instructor for hospital staff to re-certify yearly CPR and mandatory clinical skills.
- Conducted inservices for Registered Nurses on Unit 4D for clinical educational needs.
- Covered inpatient Diabetes Education teaching for Outpatient Diabetes Educator as needed.
- Collaborated with Diabetes Medical Director to revise Forms and Guidelines for Inpatient Diabetes Education and inpatient Blood Glucose Monitoring forms, and train staff to teach basic diabetes survival skills for inpatients with diabetes.
- Implemented first subcutaneous insulin pump in inpatient setting, training staff to monitor and educate patient.
Staff Nurse
The University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
06.1987 - 07.1990
- Obtained Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
- Taught Diabetes Survival Skills classes in classroom setting in addition to bedside clinical teaching.
Education
Religious Education
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MIBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.1987
Skills
- Health education blood pressure clinics
- Telehealth appointments for Maternal Infant Health program
- Community-based resources
- Personal Protective Equipment validator
- Created new evidence-based curriculums
- Fit-testing for N95 face mask
- Fit-testing for 3M Half face respirator
- COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal swabbing
Timeline
Coordinator-Community Health
Ascension SE Michigan Community Health
06.2016 - Current
Health & Life Insurance Agent
Self-employed
08.2010 - Current
Certified Diabetes Educator/Area Sales Manager
Patient Care Services
03.1993 - 01.1996
Unit Educator
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
08.1990 - 02.1993
Staff Nurse
The University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
06.1987 - 07.1990
Religious Education
Cornerstone University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
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