Quality Assurance Medical

Susan Dragotta

Email: abphsv@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Opelika

State: AL

Zip: 36804

Country: USA

Phone: 334-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

I graduated from RN school in 1994 and went straight to work, we moved in the summer of 1996 so my husband could attend Auburn University for Pharmacy school. I left Central Alabama Home Health in 1998 as they were making changes and cutting out personnel, which would include the weekend charge nurse which I was and they put their regular staff on call rotating out. I was not officially "let go" but I proceeded to Lanier in 1998 before those changes occurred. I had many roles within Lanier and consider this my "home". In 2001 my passion for TaeKwonDo and the fact that my husband was a pharmacist, allowed me to only work part time as a nurse in different venues. Since January of 2007 I have owned and operated my own TaeKwonDo Academy for ages 3 and up. This journey began in 2000 and over time went from full-time Nursing to part-time to, since 2007, only instructing TaeKwonDo. I miss nursing and don't want to lose my knowledge and passion for nursing.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University of South Alabama, Mobile AL 1/2001 to 6/1994 (Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

I graduated from RN school in 1994 and went straight to work, we moved in the summer of 1996 so my husband could attend Auburn University for Pharmacy school. I left Central Alabama Home Health in 1998 as they were making changes and cutting out personnel, which would include the weekend charge nurse which I was and they put their regular staff on call rotating out. I was not officially "let go" but I proceeded to Lanier in 1998 before those changes occurred. I had many roles within Lanier and consider this my "home". In 2001 my passion for TaeKwonDo and the fact that my husband was a pharmacist, allowed me to only work part time as a nurse in different venues. Since January of 2007 I have owned and operated my own TaeKwonDo Academy for ages 3 and up. This journey began in 2000 and over time went from full-time Nursing to part-time to, since 2007, only instructing TaeKwonDo. I miss nursing and don't want to lose my knowledge and passion for nursing.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama, expires 12/31/14.

Skill Highlights

Medication administration expert

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Pediatric exams competency

Vascular care understanding

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Effective policy and program development

Diagnostic tools experience

Culturally sensitive

Strong medical ethic

Computerized charting specialist

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Infection control standards expert.

Talented in minor surgery assistance

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Sterilization techniques mastery

Wound care specialist

OR and ER experience

IV drug therapy management

Mobility assistance

Colostomy care familiarity

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Flow sheet charting

Acute and rehabilitative care

Hematology testing aptitude

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Professional Experience

January 1998 to December 2006

Lanier Health Services Valley, AL

ICU/Infection Control/Employee Health/Case Management/Utilization Review/PRN Float Pool

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Simultaneously served as lead health care provider and later over Infection Control/Employee Health, Case Management and mainly Utilization Review.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Managed team of medical support personnel.Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

August 2003 to December 2005

Southern Union Community College Opelika, AL

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Supervised at least 7 nursing students, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Managed team of medical support personnel.Provided necessary health education training for patients and student nurses. Responsible for grading of care plans and direct supervision of medications given to patients by the student nurses in a safe manner.

October 2003 to April 2004

Fresenius Opelika, AL

Dialysis Nurse

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Constantly monitored vital signs, watched invasive IVs, gave out IV meds and blood as needed. Adjusted fluids and other medications to assure patient survivability while on hemodialysis for 10 patients at one time.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.

March 2002 to May 2003

Chattahoochie Valley Community College Phenix City, AL

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Supervised at least 7 nursing students, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Managed team of medical support personnel.Provided necessary health education training for patients and student nurses. Responsible for grading of care plans and direct supervision of medications given to patients by the student nurses in a safe manner.

August 1996 to February 1998

Central Alabama Home Health Tuskegee, AL

Home Health Nurse

Coordination/supervision of Care Assistants and of all on-call RN's for overflow scheduling. In charge of admissions, post hospitals, and routine visits. Primary on call RN from Fri-Mon. Interface with MD's referral sources, labs, PT, OT, ST, Social Services, dietary, hospitals and nursing homes. Placement of urinary catheters, IV's, PEG tubes, also performed wound care, trach care, colostomy care. Responsible for counseling, teaching patients and their families

June 1994 to August 1996

University of South Alabama Medical Center Mobile, AL

Med/Surg and ICU nurse for Neuro/Surgical Trauma ICU

Began as Med/Surg nurse for almost a year and then to our Level One Trauma Center's Neuro/Surgical Trauma ICU.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Monitored patients on invasive hemodynamic devices and ventilator systems. Mixing IV medications, assist with insertion of swan ganz, ICP, arterial lines and more. Monitored, performed dressing changes on such equipment, etc. Interface with doctors/associated health care team members. Evaluation/implementation of patient care plans. Rotated of co-captain of code team and charge nurse.

Education and Training

1994 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL

Bachelor of Science Nursing

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