Suzanne Linger
Uniontown
Summary
Compassionate RN with over 10 years experience in direct patient care, medication administration, IV therapy, and patient and family education. Committed to delivering high-quality care through strong clinical judgment and thorough patient assessments. Eager to leverage clinical skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
WVU Hospital Ruby
Morgantown, WV
03.2018 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to multidisciplinary team promptly.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Case Manager
365 Hospice
Monroeville, PA
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving medical conditions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Floor Nurse
Uniontown Hospital
Uniontown, PA
02.2006 - 11.2014
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions effectively.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCAC At California University
California, PASkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Hospice and palliative care
- Epic use
Certification
- Medical-surgical Nursing Certification, ANCC - December 9, 2021-December 8, 2026
Timeline
RN
WVU Hospital Ruby
03.2018 - Current
RN Case Manager
365 Hospice
11.2014 - 02.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Uniontown Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCAC At California University