Tiffany M. Szutenbach
RN CGRN
IL
Summary
Attentive nursing professional with over 25 years experience presenting high level intra-operative care. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in ambulatory procedural setting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Registered Nurse Endoscopy Registry/PRN Staff
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet
Joliet, IL
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Assist physicians with equipment during diagnostic and interventional procedures for inpatient and outpatient population
- Administer moderate sedation
Registered Nurse Endoscopy and Allergy Clinic R.N.
Pronger Smith Medical
Tinley Park, IL
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Room patients.
- Obtain VS; lab draws; perform EKG's.
- Administer allergy shots.
- Assist physician with equipment during diagnostic procedures.
- Administer moderate sedation.
- Pre/post care of patient including assessing patient readiness for discharge post procedure.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse Surgery Center
Ascension Health
Joliet, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Intraprocedural care of patient undergoing outpatient surgeries/procedures including adult and pediatric GI endoscopic procedures, pediatric dental procedures, pain, breast, podiatry, and laporoscopic gyne and abdominal surgeries.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physician.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy Unit Shift Coordinator/Supervisor
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Direct leader of 20 casual; part time and full time employees in a busy hospital- based endoscopy unit.
- Interview, hire and coordinate orientation of new employees.
- Assure compliance with regulatory agency standards.
- Monitor efficiency of unit and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
03.2012 - 11.2021
- Pre/intra/post procedural care of patients undergoing endoscopic diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Administer moderate sedation.
- Document/monitor/assess patients status throughout procedures.
- Preceptor role for interventional endoscopy.
- Participate in the development of orientation checklist for staff advancing from general to interventional endoscopy.
- Charge nurse responsibilities.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HCR Manor Care/Heartland Hospice
Frankfort, IL
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for care of group of patients at end of life.
- Symptom management/emotional support.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Registered Nurse Weekend Coordinator
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
Des Plaines, IL
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Responsible for coordinating care to accommodate patients currently on service as well as intake of new patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians for symptom management.
Registered Nurse On Call Coordinator
Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care
Olympia Fields, IL
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Triage and prioritize on call visits.
- Symptom management.
- Admit patients onto service.
R.N. Endoscopy and ICU R.N.
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights And Olympia Fields, IL
11.2000 - 12.2008
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.
- Provide direct patient care for critically ill patient including post cardiac surgery.
- Stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse MICU
University of Chicago Hospitals
Chicago, IL
12.2001 - 08.2002
- Provide direct patient care for the critically ill, including cancer patients at end of life.
- Managed continuous 24 hour dialysis patients.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Registered Nurse Schairer Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Supported needs of medically complex patients including post CABG and IABP therapy with skilled nursing care.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island, IL
04.1997 - 12.1998
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Med/Surg
Holy Cross Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.1996 - 04.1997
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Registered Nurse
MedBridge Rehabilitation
Oak Lawn, IL
06.1995 - 04.1996
- Managed Care of subacute & long term care facility patients from admission to discharge.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL 08.1992 - 05.1995
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Effective in developing interpersonal relationships
Respected team player with demonstrated leadership skills
Self-motivated
Flexible in high demanding team environment
Highly organized and able to multitask
Accomplishments
- CGRN
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- My references are available upon request
Certification
CGRN
Timeline
ACLS
08-2022
BLS
08-2022
PALS
06-2022
CGRN
12-2021
Registered Nurse Surgery Center
Ascension Health
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Endoscopy Unit Shift Coordinator/Supervisor
Silver Cross Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Silver Cross Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Endoscopy Registry/PRN Staff
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet
09.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse Endoscopy and Allergy Clinic R.N.
Pronger Smith Medical
03.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HCR Manor Care/Heartland Hospice
09.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse Weekend Coordinator
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2009 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse On Call Coordinator
Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2009 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse MICU
University of Chicago Hospitals
12.2001 - 08.2002
R.N. Endoscopy and ICU R.N.
St. James Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse Schairer Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2001
Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit
St. Francis Hospital
04.1997 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse Med/Surg
Holy Cross Hospital
04.1996 - 04.1997
Registered Nurse
MedBridge Rehabilitation
06.1995 - 04.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richard J. Daley College
08.1992 - 05.1995