Susan Beekman Registered Nurse

acypun@r.postjobfree.com 530-***-**** Chico, CA 95926

Multifaceted healthcare professional with over 12 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting. Highly skilled in patient care and needs assessment. Demonstrated ability in documentation and record maintenance thereby ensuring accuracy and patient confidentiality.

Areas of Expertise include:

Infection Control Process

Clinical Process Improvement

Community Outreach

Medical & Clinical Services

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Improvement

Staff Training & Leadership

Continuity of Care

Unit Cohesiveness

Patient and Family Relations

Physician Relations

Team Values

Experience & Notable Contributions

PATIENTS HOSPITAL Redding, CA April 2016 – October 2016

Registered Nurse

Oversee pre and post procedure management with unit medical assistant as a direct report.

Key Accomplishments:

●Assess patients for medical-surgical complications and respond to underlying medical issues.

●Initiate and administer IV therapy.

●Advise on and provide pain and medication management.

CIRCLE OF CONCERN Saint Louis, MO 2008 – 2013

Volunteer

Organized and executed food drive initiatives in conjunction with Webster University.

Key Accomplishments:

●Established guidelines for donation receipt, inspection and distribution.

●Assigned volunteer responsibilities and schedules.

●Instrumental in creation and review of promotional material.

●Determined and coordinated donation drop off location(s).

●Responsible for setting and monitoring drive goal.

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Riverside, CA Febuary - August 2005

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Managed and supplied superior nursing care to patients in post-op and post procedure GI Lab.

Key Accomplishments:

●Accountable for continuous cardiac monitoring.

●Ensured adherence to Advanced Cardiac Life Support Guidelines.

●Performed post patient assessment, review of history, recovery discharge planning with physician consultation.

SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL San Diego, CA March 2002 - December 2003

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Provided exemplary care to patients in immediate postoperative phase.

Key Accomplishments:

●Responsible for airway maintenance and management.

●Supplied continuous cardiac monitoring support.

●Successfully intervened in emergent situations.

●Continually assessed patient for blood loss and monitored for complications.

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Encinitas, CA Febuary - December 2002

Registered Nurse, Family Birth Center

Effectively provided nursing care to Antepartum, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum women.

Key Accomplishments:

●Circulated in operating room during cesarean sections in emergent and planned abdominal deliveries.

●Performed recovery room and newborn monitoring care.

●Communicated and updated changes in patient status to Physician.

●Educated patients regarding postoperative instruction, including infection, postoperative complications, preventative measures, and medication administration.

UNITED STATES NAVY Global Locations 1991 - 2001

Navy Nurse Corps Officer

Acted as Charge Division Officer responsible for supervision of 25 registered nurses.

Key Accomplishments:

●Responsible for staff scheduling, training and patient care ensuring continuity of safe patient care.

●Administered highest level of nursing care to Medical-Surgical, Post-Anesthesia care, Women’s Health, and Pediatric patients.

●Developed and implemented internal complaint to resolution program affording ownership and empowerment

to staff.

●Ensured staff cohesiveness and positive work environment for officer, enlisted, and civilian employees.

Education & Training

Registered Nurse Refresher Course

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Chico, CA 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Saint Louis, MO 2008

Diploma, Registered Nurse

SENTRA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING Norfolk, VA 1991

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation

Advanced Fetal Monitoring

S.T.A.B.L.E.

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