Susan Powell
Lehighton
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Care Team Home Health and Hospice
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- 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.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Lpn
Mvnrc
03.2011 - Current
- Long term and rehab care facility. Medication administration, patient assessments, diabetic trained, cpr, first aid certified, vitals and wound care treatments. I work along side of RN supervisor and communicate with patients physicians and family. Medical charting and documentation.
Registered Nurse (RN)
MAHONING VALLEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
03.2011 - Current
- Immediate long term care supervisor, documentation input, routine assessments, monitoring daily health conditions, administering medication along with proper documentation, routine injections and testings, maintenance of any internal lines, maintaining the health, integrity and dignity of patients.
Cna
Heritage hill senior care
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Penn State university
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Skills
- RN
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV maintenance
- Documentation and charting
- Medication Administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Vital Signs
- Senior Care
- Caregiving
- Critical Care Experience
- Triage
- EMR Systems
- Experience Administering Injections
- Patient Care
Certification
- PN
- Expires: July 2018
- State: PA
- Expires: June 2022
- RN
- Expires: October 2026
- CPR/AED
- August 2024 to August 2026
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Care Team Home Health and Hospice
12.2023 - Current
Lpn
Mvnrc
03.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
MAHONING VALLEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
03.2011 - Current
Cna
Heritage hill senior care
06.2009 - 07.2011
Lpn - Nursing
Penn State university
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
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