Suzanne R. Huddleston
West Plains, Missouri 65775
Cell: 417-***-****
Personal email: ******************@*****.***
PROFILE: PROFESSIONAL GOAL
I recognize the value of every person and I am guided by my commitment to providing excellent care. I enjoy working and providing compassionate care to those in need. I value a respectful work environment where individuals are committed to advancing the excellence of service they provide. I believe in character building which is demonstrated in my relationships with colleges and patients, alike.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Current Missouri Nursing License
Current APRN; FNP-C License
Basic Life Support
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing (2018)
Family Nurse Practitioner Program (2018)
Walden University- Minneapolis, Minnesota
With completion of 576 clinical hours in care across a lifespan
GPA 3.83
Associates of Science in Nursing, 2009
Texas County Technical Institute- Houston, Missouri
License Practical Nurse, 2005
South Central Career Center- West Plains, Missouri
APRN CAREER EXPERIENCE
Ozarks Medical Center- Family Nurse Practitioner at Urgent care; October 2018-April 2020 (furloughed due to Covid-19 in April 2020). Performed assessments, interventions, and diagnosis. During my time at Urgent Care, I treated over 6,000 patients. I developed good rapport with my work colleagues and patients, alike.
FNP Student- completion of 576 precepted clinical hours. During clinicals I was able to study and learn amongst some of the best providers in my area. I was able to see a large number of patients due to the volume that these clinics see.
RN CAREER EXPERIENCE
REGISTERED NURSE- Ozarks Medical Center ICU; West Plains, Missouri; 2012-2018
oPRN staff registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit
oOzarks Medical Center is a 114-bed, not for profit medical referral center serving an 11-county area in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas. The ICU unit is a 12-bed unit, including three cardiac rooms equipped to care for post-cardiac patients.
oBeing a critical care nurse, I have been involved in complex assessments and interventions while functioning effectively under intense circumstances. I have developed a professional trust with colleagues including physicians and other medical professionals. I acted as a patient advocate while assessing, implementing, and intervening for the best outcome. I interpreted diagnostic tests and delivered pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
REGISTERED NURSE- Ozarka College; Mammoth Springs, Arkansas 2017-2018
oPart-time, Adjunct instructor for three courses; Basic Human Nutrition, Math for Health Professions, and Freshman Seminar Course
REGISTERED NURSE- Part-time Clinical instructor for Ozarka College; Mammoth Springs, Arkansas 2015-2017
oClinical instructor for a licensed practical nursing school
oOversaw approximately 15 students in two different classes during their clinical rounds at nursing homes, as well as different units of the hospital. I was responsible for grading care plans and provided feedback to help the students improve their documentation and clinical skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Koshkonong School; Koshkonong, Missouri 2008/2009 school year.
oSchool nurse for approximately 300 students grade K-12. Experience in health screenings, medication treatment plans, IEP planning, and educating students on specific health topics. After this year (2009) I stayed home to raise my children until they were pre-school age. Then I accepted my PRN position in the ICU (2012).
Honors/Awards/Activities
OMC nursing scholarship recipient in 2005.
Volunteered as a nurse with the West Plains Christian Clinic on several occasions.
Received the “most enthusiasm for learning” award during my nursing school graduation.
Served as class president of my nursing class 2004/2005.
Continue to serve in different capacities throughout my community as well as my church.
Coach and co-coach intramural sports for my children’s teams (9yrs and 11yrs old).
Accepted as a current Participant in NHSC loan reimbursement
REFERENCES
Greg Beykirch, Great Rivers Distributing- (Previous Ozarks Medical Center board member)
1043 Country Club Drive
West Plains, MO 65775
Jennifer Rhoads, APRN, WHNP- BC (Clinical Preceptor)
1627 Gibson Ave.
West Plains, Missouri 65775
Garry E. Finke, M.D. (Clinical Preceptor)
Southern Missouri Community Health Center
West Plains, MO 65775
Dr. Mary Pendergrass (My Collaborating Physician at Urgent Care)
1811 Palmer Drive
West Plains, MO 65775
Meagan Jones, FNP (My work colleague at Urgent Care)
5004 CR 1750
Pomona, MO 65789