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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateSUSANBARNESEMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEPuyallup, WA Street Address
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYAlphaO Agency LLC. - Registered Nurse04/2023 - CurrentDepartment of Health and Human Services - Registered Nurse 3/Clinical Nurse Educator10/2021 - 03/2023Rainier School/DSHS - Registered Nurse 210/2007 - 03/2023WORK HISTORY Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients Provided staff relief for facilities that supported areas in Mental Health recovery, assisted living, Skilled Nursing and Memory CareProvided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients. Ability to adapt to new environments with little to no orientation Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team Developed and Implemented Plans of Correction. Quality Assurance.Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, processing blood and lab resultsAchieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care Responded to emergency situations with speed, and expertise Organization and training for staff nurses for Green River Community College nursing StudentsWorked together with facility management and Regional DDA management for onboarding of new Netsmart eMAR system, training all Nursing staff and Physicians on program, developing modules/training material for new eMAR system for nurses.Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patientsPrimary care Nurse for 32 clients Psychiatric and developmental disabilitiesProvided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses Administered medications and treatments according to physician SKILLS Diabetes Management Treatment Planning EMR SystemsPsychiatric and Mental HealthCare Medication AdministrationSupervisory and Managementskills IV and Venipuncture Certified Gastrostomy Tube Care Licensed RN Patient Education and Counseling Complex Problem-Solving Medical Laboratory Procedures Medical AssessmentClover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA 08/2007ADN in NursingEDUCATIONOverlake Medical Center - Registered Nurse05/2021 - 10/2021Special Commitment Center/Behavioral Health/DSHS - Registered Nurse 303/2017 - 05/2021Greater lakes Recovery Center - RN Charge Nurse04/2013 - 04/2021ordersCollaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patientParticipated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Administered medications and treatments according to physician ordersMonitor vital signs and blood glucose for adolescents and adults admitted with severe eating disordersSupervise all nursing and behavioral specialists during 12 hour shifts on night shift Insertion of Nasogastric tubes for adults, children and adolescents. Performed triage assessments in a clinic setting Administered medications and treatments according to physician ordersUtilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accuratelyEnsured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery servicesMonitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures Trained and mentored new RNsResponded as Qualified Medical Professional for Psychiatric emergenciesCoordinate individual treatment plans of care for patients with mental health disordersCoordinate all lab/blood draws for 230 residents, monitoring results on Interpath lab systemDeveloped Sleep Study program, initiating sleep Apnea testing on site, setting up and teaching CPAP, BIPAP and APAP use, keeping data on all equipment and all testing for all residents on islandLead Nurse for off island Medical trips, scheduling medical preps, preparing documentation for outside facilities for off island providers.Initiate/coordinate admission process for intake of patients with Behavioral Health Specialists Supervise LPNs, Mental Health Techs, and social Workers Performed triage assessments on new admissionsAdministered medications and treatments according to physician ordersCollaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatmentRainier School/DSHS - Nurse Manager 404/2016 - 03/2017Rainier School/DSHS - Registered Nurse 302/2013 - 04/2016plans for each patientEvaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responsesAssessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concernsRecorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effectsUtilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System(RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional developmentParticipated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employeesMonitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levelsReceived and investigated complaints from families, patients, and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challengesApplied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisionsTrained nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional developmentAdvocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plansProvided guidance and support to 28 LPNs and RNS and 120 residents in Program Area Team E.Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnessesCollaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient Responsible for infection Control and all In-service Education Responded as Qualified Medical Professional for Psychiatric EmergenciesOrientation and Education for all new nurse employees and updating all nursing staff on policies and procedures Scheduling of all nurses for staffing facility of over 100 nurses Developed training modules on policies and procedures for facility for onboarding of new nurses Trained all nurses CPR for professional responders. |
