Susanne Jones
Coopersburg,PA
Summary
Patient-focused over 33 years with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor, Wound Nurse, Risk Nurse
Cedarbrook Fountain Hill
01.1989 - 11.2023
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for Multiple nurses and support personnel.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Supported staff development through ongoing education and training sessions on wound care best practices.
- Assisted physicians with debridement procedures when necessary, ensuring proper technique was utilized to prevent further tissue damage.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as negative pressure wound therapy to expedite the healing process in challenging cases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on wound care regulations and guidelines, ensuring full compliance within the organization.
- Prevented infection and promoted timely healing by maintaining sterile environments during dressing changes.
- Selected appropriate dressings and products for various wound types, considering factors such as size, depth, and exudate levels.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring clear communication regarding patient needs and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Allentown Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
College of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05.1992
Nursing
Allentown Hospital School of Nursing
Allentown, PA05.1986
Skills
- Policy Enforcement
- Staff Scheduling
- Records Review
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient education and advocacy
- Patient Care
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
- Hiring and Terminations
- Department management
- Utilization review
- Risk Management
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor, Wound Nurse, Risk Nurse
Cedarbrook Fountain Hill
01.1989 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Allentown Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
College of St. Francis
Nursing
Allentown Hospital School of Nursing
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