Susan L. Riggan, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC
***** ****** **** ***** ********** Hills, MI 48334
248-***-**** ***********@***.***
Professional Background
Accomplished nursing professional with forty years of experience in acute and critical care medicine, which includes: medical surgical nursing, intensive care and emergency medicine. IV infusion experience x 10 years within the Henry Ford Health System including biologics, antibiotic therapy, steroids, osteoporosis and Multiple Sclerosis medications.
Photophoresis program coordinator for the Henry Ford Health system for patients S/P bone marrow transplant with GVHD; I worked closely with the department chair of dermatology, Dr. Henry Lim
Recent graduate (2016) of Madonna University with MSN in adult/gerontology primary care nurse practitioner degree. Credentialed by the AACN.
Clinical nursing instructor for past 10 years at a university level, where I assign clinical activities that correlate with clinical objectives and instruct; critique and evaluate students’ clinical performance
Strong patient advocate and practitioner who delivers enthusiastic, compassionate care.
Professional Experience
Beaumont Health System April 2017 - December 2017
Hematology/Oncology – Dr. Parvez Khan
Nurse Practitioner in a large, private hematology oncology practice
Collaborated with two physicians and three nurse practitioners
Provided direct medical care, consultation, coordination and referrals for a diverse multigenerational patient population with a broad range of hematological and oncological issues.
Tracked and documented patient’s status and needs through patient interviews, physical assessments, lab results and a variety of radiology reports including; CT scans, ultrasounds, MRI, CT and PET CT scans.
Managed patients through prioritizing and counseling according to urgency. Promoted holistic wellness philosophy by encouraging self-care, education and counseling.
Oakland University Graham Student Health Center
Nurse Practitioner
Provided evaluation, care and appropriate treatment and counseling for a young adult college population.
Preventive care including general check-ups, acute illnesses, vaccinations and disease and counseling on important health topics for young adults.
Registered Nurse 1978 - 2009
40 years of acute and critical care experience including; medical surgical nursing, intensive care and emergency medicine.
Photophoresis program coordinator for S/P bone marrow transplant patients with graft vs. host disease.
Contingent staff RN in radiation oncology for both at Henry Ford main campus and West Bloomfield. Oversaw all aspects of clinical nursing practice.
Nurse Educator
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Madonna University- Livonia, Michigan 2019-Current
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, Michigan 2010-Current
Chamberlain University School of Nursing- Troy, Michigan 4/2018-12/18
Eastern Michigan University- Ypsilanti, Michigan 1/2017-12/17
Education
Madonna University, School of Nursing, Livonia, MI April, 2016
Master of Science in Nursing
Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Eastern Michigan University, School of Nursing, Ypsilanti, MI December 2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Henry Ford Community College, School of Nursing, Dearborn, MI June 1978
Associate of Science in Nursing
Licensure and Certification
Registered Nurse – State of Michigan June 1978
Nurse Practitioner – State of Michigan August 2016
American Association of Colleges of Nursing -AACN 2016 August 2016
American Heart Association BLS Current
Professional Membership
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners 2016 - Present
American Nurses Association 2010 – Present
References
Dr. Parvez Khan, MD Dr. Renda K. Dawud Elizer M. DeLeon, M.D
Hematologist/Oncologist Franklin Medical Consultants Beaumont Medical Group
Dearborn, Michigan Southfield, Michigan Dearborn, Michigan
313-***-**** 248-***-**** 313-***-****
Debra Vendittelli, PhD RN, APRN-BC Tamara Campbell, MSN, RN Dr. Vicki Ashker, DNP, RN
Associate Dean of Nursing Full-Time Theory Faculty Madonna University
Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft College Undergraduate Program Director
Livonia, Michigan Livonia, Michigan College of Nursing and Health
734-***-**** 734-***-**** Livonia, Michigan