Suzanne Chick, APRN
Shelby Township, Michigan ***15 941-***-****
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Professional Profile
Conscientious, patient focused, and integrity driven nursing professional backed by three years of advanced practice and more than seven total years of healthcare expertise providing evidence based treatments in critical care settings. Exercises impeccable critical thinking, clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills while both independently and collaboratively delivering the highest levels of care to achieve optimal healthcare results. Hard working, self-directed professional committed to continued learning and professional development to remain at the forefront of high quality, cost effective care delivery. Eager to build upon prior successes as a healthcare leader to champion a dynamic, rewarding role as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a well-established hospital or healthcare organization. Areas of Training and Experience Include:
Emergency Nursing & Critical Care
Cardiology & Pulmonary Care
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Therapeutic & Preventative Care
Inpatient & Outpatient Experience
Advanced Level Clinical Procedures
Comprehensive Health Assessments
Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation
Patient Education, Safety & Advocacy
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, South University – Savannah, Savannah, GA (2017)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, FL (2013)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, (Current)
Florida State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse & Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License No. 9376296, (Current)
Michigan State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse & Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License No. 474368706, (Current)
American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular APRN Certification, (Pending)
American Heart Association, ACLS and BLS Certifications, (Current)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LPG CARDIOLOGY, Cape Coral, FL 2019 – Present
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Adult Cardiology
Exercise healthcare leadership and patient care expertise to function as an independent provider while consulting and conferring with multidisciplinary partners to deliver comprehensive care for ill and well adults presenting with cardiac conditions in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Order, perform, and evaluate diagnostic studies including but not limited to chest x-rays, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac MRIs, coronary CTA and laboratory tests leveraging findings to diagnose and treat conditions inclusive of coronary artery disease, systolic/diastolic congestive heart failure, infiltrative heart disease, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Develop and deliver comprehensive care monitoring patient responses to ensure comfort, safety, and treatment efficacy. Seamlessly facilitate referrals for higher level, specialized care, when appropriate, to further improve patient outcomes. Accurately chart all assessments, prescribed and administered care, and patient progress to the corresponding medical record to manage continuity of care while complying with rigorous standards for professional practice.
Consistently recognized for maintaining a patient satisfaction rating above the 90th percentile, exceeding the national benchmark, for the delivery of exceptional care and service to the profession.
LPG PULMONARY, Cape Coral, FL 2017 – 2019
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Adult Pulmonology
Optimized health and quality of life for a panel of patients (10 to 15 patients per day while simultaneously supervising the eosinophilic asthma program) by eliciting detailed health histories, performing comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies to establish differential and working diagnoses for a broad range of health conditions; regarded for expertise in the treatment of sleep apnea, asthma, eosinophilic asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, and PAH. Formulated individualized, therapeutic care plans utilizing prescribed medications and nonpharmaceutical modalities. Offered ongoing education, guidance and support to patients/families on diagnosed conditions to encouraged informed healthcare decision making, treatment compliance and optimal patient outcomes.
Increased billing and revenue by proactively identifying a patient with eosinophilic asthma and treating them in house rather than facilitating a referral to another clinical specialist.
LEE HEALTH, Cape Coral, FL 2014 – 2017
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing the full scope of the nursing process to deliver recovery focused care for patients across the lifespan presenting to a 42-bed emergency room with a variety of trauma, acute, and non-acute illnesses. Rapidly conducted targeted health assessments prioritizing care on the basis of exam findings, diagnostic results, acuity, stability, and available resources. Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to coordinate and deliver integrated care maximizing the potential of a full, timely recovery. Skillfully completed bedside procedures including but not limited to obtaining blood samples, administering medications, wound care and dressing changes. Monitored patient responses to care to minimize the risk of further complications. Ensured that all clinical and administrative procedures were carried out in full compliance with organizational protocols while maintaining maximized productivity and patient satisfaction.
Additional work experience as a Student Tutor with Florida Southwestern University and as a Sales Manager with Staff One Healthcare and Checkmate Staffing