Nurse Practitioner Patient Care

Susanne Colligon

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Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2008. Specialty areas include: Primary Care, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Physical Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Palliative Care and Hospice. Worked both inpatient and outpatient. Register Nurse for 32 years. Successfully implementing long-term development plans and devising patient care plans while following best medical and nursing practices. Skills

Clinical management

Training and development

Staff mentoring and coaching

Patient care oversight

Clinical Quality Improvement

Patient safety

Electronic health records systems (EPIC, Meditec,

Cerner)

Physical assessments

Preventive care

Lab result evaluation

Treatment planning

Interpreting laboratory results

Patient-centered care

Health and wellness expert

Experience

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER 10/2017 - Current

Acute Care Rehab Hospital

Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing. Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care. Created and implemented staff schedules and provided quality nursing care to patients. Oversaw patient recordkeeping and regulatory compliance programs. Managed team of 48 registered nurses, 6 licensed practical nurses and 46 certified nursing assistants. Manages Infection Control, Dietician, Wound Care Coordinator and Hospital Educator. Improved quality, turnover rates, employee and patient Satisfaction scores. Currently rated third in Mid Atlantic Region our of 15 hospitals. Overall 28th out of 136 Encompass IRFs. Increased ranking by 83% since 2017 PALLIATIVE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER 07/2015 - 10/2017 Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center - Mechanicsville, VA Address goals of care, care decisions and pain management Assessed patients' physical conditions to formulate effective care plans. Respected patients' dignity with each care action and maintained strict confidentiality. Obtained and documented complete health and psychosocial histories for palliative care patients. Contributed to successful palliative care program for more than 300 patients by contributing patient feedback and nursing expertise.

DIRECTOR OF ONCOLOGY SERVICES 08/2011 - 07/2015

Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital - Richmond, VA

Instrumental in designing new Cancer and Infusion Centers Analyzed and evaluated monthly dashboards and performance metrics, and authored policies and procedures to maintain organizational quality benchmarks.

Oversaw staff, financials and key performance indicators to manage business operations. Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations. Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance to creative plans. Responsible for nurse navigator programs.

ADJUNCT FACULTY 01/2014 - 05/2014

John Tyler Community College - Richmond, VA

One semester worked concurrently as Director of the Thomas Johns Cancer Center Director Clinical instructor

Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.

Responsible for 7 to 10 nursing students on a neuro/medical surgical floor Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY 01/2013 - 03/2014 HCA - Richmond, VA

Added responsibility while Director Of Oncology Services Oversee clinical and financial operations for inpatient/outpatient oncology, infusion services, and radiation oncology

Oriented, trained, and directed staff to achieve objectives. Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through various approaches. Oversaw staff, financials and key performance indicators to manage business operations. Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations. Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones. Generated reports to provide data for corrective actions and improvements. Responsible for standardizing Oncology Program throughout HCA Richmond Market PALLIATIVE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER 11/2009 - 08/2011 Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital - Richmond, Virginia

Consulted for pain, symptom management, goals of care and end of life Educated patients and families on health and care and counseled on challenging care decisions. Assessed patients' physical conditions to formulate effective care plans. Respected patients' dignity with each care action and maintained strict confidentiality. Obtained and documented complete health and psychosocial histories for palliative care patients. Contributed to successful palliative care program for more than 325 patients/year by contributing patient feedback and nursing expertise.

NURSE PRACTITIONER 06/2008 - 11/2009

VCU Medical Center - Richmond, Virginia

For Inpatient and Outpatient Adult and Children

Responsible for working in coordination with attending physicians in the care of pre transplant, during transplant and post transplant patients

Obtaining history and physicals, assessing and management of transplant patients' issues, prescribing medications and overall management and care of autologous and allogenic patients In outpatient setting will see approximately 14-18 patients per day, assessing, prescribing medication, managing their care and dictation

Worked in both inpatient and outpatient areas. Worked collaboratively with the attending and fellows in care of the transplant patients at different stages of the transplant process Responsible for giving stem cells or bone marrow and following set protocols. Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.

NURSING ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, NURSING SUPERVISOR 08/2007 - 11/2009 HCA / CJW Medical Center - Richmond, VA

Responsible for entire 240 bed hospital operations on weekends and off shifts when administration is unavailable Schedules and supports nursing staff

Coordinates admissions and surgeries

Assists in management of nurses, unit secretaries and nursing assistants Assists in code blue, code neuro and traumas

Clinical resource for IVs, policy and hospital procedure. Answered phone calls, provided information to callers and connected callers to appropriate people. Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.

Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing. Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care. Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff. ONCOLOGY DIRECTOR 05/2004 - 08/2007

HCA / CJW Medical Center

Responsible for full unit operations of a 23-bed medical oncology unit 24/7 Accountability for budget, evaluations, productivity, staffing, hiring, firing and counseling of 60+ employees Clinical resource for staff

Assisted in administering chemotherapy, blood products and medications as needed Assisted in unit staffing when needed

Active participant in many hospital committees such as Ethics, Palliative Care, Pain and Nursing Quality Established and managed eight bay Infusion Center and responsible for 12 employees Infusion center treats 20-25 patients per weekday

Able to decrease turnaround time by one to two hours. ONCOLOGY MANAGER 07/2002 - 05/2004

Bon Secours / Memorial Regional Medical Center - Mechanicsville, VA Full unit operations for a 15-bed medical oncology unit Managed 25+ employees

24/7 Accountability for unit budget, hiring, firing, counseling, evaluations, committee representation, staffing, and scheduling

Clinical expert on unit

Administered chemotherapy, medications and blood products Participated on many committees including Ethics, Pain management and installation of new Clinical Ladder Program

Participated in establishing new Infusion Center.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times. Led and motivated 50 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.

Resolved conflicts between physicians, nurses and administrative staff to maintain optimal workflows. Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff. Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for patients and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.

04/1994 - 07/2002

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Nurse and Educator for Adult and Children N Charge, resource, and preceptor for floor

Responsible for making patient assignments

Take triage phone calls from pre and post-transplant patients Work on floor administering chemotherapy, medications and blood products as ordered by physician Responsible for venipuncture, dressing changes, central line management, teaching patient/families, primary nurse role, scheduling and orienting new staff

Managed employee competency files

CPR instructor.

CLINIC RN 01/1996 - 02/2000

Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA

Concurrently worked in Bone marrow Transplant

Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis. Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.

Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions. Responsible for opening and closing clinic

Managed unit secretary

Triaged phone calls

Took vital signs, gave nebulizer treatments and prescribed medications as written by physicians Teaching parents and children about common pediatric illnesses Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning. Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals. Gave anticipatory guidance regarding immunizations and safety in this patient population Precept new staff to the clinic.

Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies. OPERATING ROOM NURSE 07/1992 - 04/1994

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA Circulate and scrub in all specialty area including neurosurgery, orthopedics, general, ophthalmology, ENT, bone marrow harvesting and dental

Assisted surgeon in preparing patients for surgery Received and stabilized Level I trauma patients that were heliported from all over the Northeast Assisted in organ harvesting

Managed bone marrow harvest procedure for the operating room, ordered and maintained supplies Responsible for precepting new staff to bone marrow harvests. Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations. Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations. Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude. Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes. Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.

Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs. Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards. STAFF NURSE 05/1990 - 07/1992

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Nurse,

Administered chemotherapy, medications, and blood products as prescribed by physician Taught patients and families about disease process, chemotherapy, medications, and caring for their central lines and home management

Drawing of blood via central lines and dressing changes Charge nurse and preceptor

Responsible for scheduling and assignments.

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records. Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health. Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information. Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs. Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks. Education and Training

Averett University - Danville, VA MBA

Business Administration And Management, 08/2017

GPA: 3.8

Completed coursework for MBA

Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond Master of Science Nursing, 05/2008

GPA: 3.66

Completed coursework for Family Nurse Practitioner Continues to be ANCC Board Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner East Stroudsburg University - East Stroudsburg, PA Bachelor of Science Nursing, 05/1990

GPA: 3.6

Completed coursework in Nursing

Magna cum laude graduate- GPA 3.6

Vice President of Student Nursing Association

Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

Ranked in Top 10% of class

Sigma Theta Tau Member

Activities and Honors

Member of ARN Member

Oncology Nursing Society Local and National chapters Member of Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Certifications

Certified Rehab Nurse CRRN since December 2019 Oncology Certified Nurse 2004-2018 BLS certified

ACLS Certified

ANCC Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner

References

References upon request

Publications

Roesser, K. & Colligon, S. (2014) Symptom Management. In M.M.Gullatte, (Ed.), Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy: A Chemotherapy Handbook (3rd ed.). Pittsburgh: Oncology Nursing Society. Nationally prepared speaker Presented Poster 2021 at ARN Virtual Conference Developing an Oncology Rehabilitation Program Part II

Presented Poster 2020 at ARN Virtual Conference Developing an Oncology Rehabilitation Program Presented Poster at 2019 ARN Reach Conference entitled “Race to Medication Effectiveness” Presented Poster at 2018 ARN Reach Conference entitled “Can Recognition Encourage Rehabilitation Nurses to Become Certified”

Presented a Poster at the 2013 Oncology Nursing Society Congress entitled “Can a Staff Retreat Assist in Improving Compassion, Prevent Burnout and Reduce Secondary Traumatic Stress?” Presented Abstract at Cleveland Clinic and Oncology Nursing Congress “Developing and Growing a Community Based Palliative Care Program” in 2011

Presented a Poster at the 2006 Oncology Nursing Society Congress entitled "The Use of a Staff Retreat with a Grief Counselor for Inpatient Medical Oncology Nurses to Assist with Bereavement and Coping". Interests

Interested in relocating to be closer to my son in Oahu, Hawaii. Interested in finding organization with my similar goals an values.

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