Susan Gladden
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EDUCATION
Graduated, 07/02/1980 El Centro Community College Dallas, TX
Surgical Technician
Graduated, 06/10/1997 Tarrant County Junior College Fort Worth, TX
Associate Degree in Nursing
Professional Nursing Seminars 2003 Taos Ski Valley New Mexico
RNFA
Graduated, 06/30/2011 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
BSN The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington TX
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Graduation pending August 12, 2016 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the College of Nursing and Health Innovation
GPA: Currently 3.615/4.0
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse, Texas Compact License #640526
EXPERIENCE
December 1998-December 2002 Harris Methodist Fort Worth, TX
Circulating nurse for the Neuro surgery department in a large trauma based facility. Highly adept at anticipating the needs of the health care team.
December 2002 – February 2011 Fort Worth Brain and Spine Fort Worth, TX
Worked with a Neuro surgeon in surgery as a first assistant and in the clinic delivering patient care. Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills with members of the health care team involved in patient care.
Provided patient education on wound care, and medication management to treat pain, seizures, and other neurological conditions.
January 2013- August 2013 Texas Healthcare Otolaryngology Fort Worth, TX
Worked with an ENT-Otolaryngologist in surgery as a first assistant and in the clinic delivering patient care.
Adhered to established policy whilst communicating with patients and their families.
Ability to prepare a patient both physically and emotionally for scheduled surgery
August 2013-August 2015 Freelance RNFA Fort Worth, TX
Worked prn assisting neuro and Otolaryngologist surgeons in surgery and in the office while pursuing masters level education in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
ACTIVITIES/AFFLIATIONS
Alateen-Alatot volunteer- June 2008 to July 2010
World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) - pro card 2008. Certified Personal Trainer, Baylor Sports Medicine Institute and Cooper Health and Fitness Institute of Dallas.
Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)-2003-Present
Certificate of Completion of Psychodynamic Process Group Therapy Training, April 2016
HONORS & AWARDS
Who’s Who American Junior Colleges November 1996
Sigma Theta Tau (Honor Society of Nursing) 2011
Golden Key International Honor Society