Recovery Specialist Nurse Consultant
Resume:
Suzanne Gauthier
Registered Nurse Consultant/Administrative/Critical Care/Psychiatric/LTAC - Director of Nursing/Staff Education - Massachusetts -
Middleborough, MA 02346
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My goal within my Nurse Leadership role/scope of practice is to ensure continuity quality Patient Centered Healthcare. To achieve by providing my diverse Clinical knowledge and expertise for overall facility operations paired with effective leadership of all disciplines. To maintain adherence to proper policy and procedure to be proactive in safety measures; to eliminate/reduce risk and/or potential harm to healthcare personnel and patients; related to safety and well being alike for all involved within the workplace in which potential incident(s) can occur but is managed appropriately with proper leadership techniques, guidance, and diligence.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Interim Chief Clinical Officer
Curahealth Hospitals and Cobalt Rehabilitation - Massachusetts July 2020 to Present
• Provide leadership for the delivery of patient care services; Organizes, directs, and administers the Nursing/Patient Care Services in order to provide the level of care required by current medical and nursing standards. Directs and manages patient care services within the hospital nursing units including the inpatient (medical and psych), the procedure room, and the emergency department including pre-admission screening, intake/admission, nursing assessments and care, social services assessments and care, transfers to other facilities, dietary, pharmacy, interdisciplinary treatment team approach and plans, medical records documentation and discharge planning. Ensures coordination of an individualized plan of care for each patient. Supports employee and patient education to enhance knowledge, skills and necessary behaviors to achieve quality outcomes including the assurance of proper staff education and preparation including orientation, ongoing in-services, yearly competencies and policy/procedures. Assures staff adhere to policies and procedures. Maintains the necessary core competencies. Responsibility to make sure the staffing needs of the hospital are met including being in compliance with the staffing matrix as well as the authorization and coordination of any agencies providing contract nursing if such services are ever utilized. Accountable for determining qualifications, hiring, assessing competence and utilization of all nursing staff within the departments providing patient care. Ensures the integration of patient care services with the hospital’s primary functions in a manner that contributes to the provision of quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare and clinical outcomes. Adheres to Infection Prevention & Control Program including participating in the approval of the Infection Prevention & Control Plan. Keeps staff and patient information within the HIPAA privacy laws. Ensures compliance of patient rights per MA laws. Ensure MD orders are documented and carried out properly. Coordinate care and communication with physicians as necessary. Works cooperatively as required with Compliance re: complaints, if any, (from patients, families, community agencies and/ or staff) as required. Performs other duties as the needs of the organization change/develop and as assigned. Maintains and supports a safe and compliant environment including working closely with Compliance regarding awareness of and compliance
Agency RN - Massachusetts
ConnectRN
March 2016 to Present
Experienced Management/Administrative Agency Nurse tailored to facility specialties/needs, preferences, while maintaining full time status within my role. Experienced in most specialities & for filled each contract in its entirety. All Nursing Specialties. Director of Staff Development
Commonwealth of MA & The Custom Group of Companies - Canton, MA May 2020 to August 2020
Agency position within DPH & DMH’s Pappa’s Rehab Hospital. Providing ongoing compliance with all employees properly educated with teaching and required competency documentation; infection control education (specifically safety use of PPE & N95 use related to Coronavirus). Independently providing all new hire education to all staff Onboarding and or volunteering at the following facility. Conducted ongoing Utilization review and management for facility. Director of Nursing/ Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Staff Development/Director of Infection Control
Next Step Health Care - MA
August 2018 to January 2020
Oversee Patient overall proper Nursing/CNA scope of practice within 172-bed SNF/LTAC facility. Ensuring policy and procedure is continuously being adhered to at all times. Monitor Patient documentation; planning and evaluating nursing interventions & systems, rotations, and methods to ensuring that individual patients are receiving optimal care.
Dual Role: Director of Staff Development.
Maintenance of compliance with education and in services throughout employment of all staff including new hire and annual requirements following federal and state laws. Director of Infection Control & Evening RN Supervisor/Night Clinical Director High Point Treatment Center - Plymouth, MA
October 2017 to August 2018
Evening Supervisor/Staff & Development Nurse Educator/Infection Control Oversee all staff including RN's, LPN's, Mental Health Specialist's, Recovery Specialist's, Dietary Aides/ Cooks, Receptionist's, Clinician Staff, and Maintenance Workers within the Plymouth Campus. My position includes the responsibility of the Evening Site Director during hours where other management disciplines are not available. Patients who attend our treatment services undergo treatment for addiction and/or mental health issues with assistance of immediate medical services available. Medical Units include a Dual Diagnosis Unit, Acute Detoxification Unit, & Clinical Stabilization Services (t3 individual Step down Units from Medical Units) . Responsibility of all personnel and directing all Patient/Staff Codes as being Lead Code Responder for all facility wide emergencies (fire, medical) that occur throughout evening shift. Utilization Reviewer experience & On Site Lead Infection Control Nurse Educator. Nurse Manager, RN
Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center - Plymouth, MA May 2017 to June 2018
Assessing and monitoring active detoxing Civil Commits within the Department of Corrections. CIWA/ COWS Protocol followed for maintaining adequate sobriety and medical treatment. The consistent use of establishing a rapport, while using therapeutic communication, and clear purposeful boundaries. Assisting the following patients by enhancing their utilization of proper coping mechanisms and deescalation tools to help defeat the disease of addiction while reaching optimal health outcomes within the facility.
Code 99/Psych & Infirmary Registered Nurse Supervisor Bridgewater State Hospital - Bridgewater, MA
January 2015 to April 2018
Performing professional medical services for inmates involving: planning, organizing, monitoring and implementing nursing and medical care services while maintaining a safe environment. Proficient nursing skills provided to inmates including intravenous catheter Insertion, G-tube management, CIWA/ COWS assessments, proper medication administration of narcotics, 12 lead electrocardiograms, insulin administration, and accurate sharps facility monitoring count. Initiating & prioritizing inmate health care needs pertaining to mental and physical health status alongside physician. Overseeing health care duties of mental health workers within the Infirmary & delegating proper tasks for proper time management. Responsible to respond to all Code 99's within the facility. Delegating and supervising all staff including Mental Health Workers/CNAs, Clinicians, Scheduler, LPN's/ RN's within the correctional work place. Critical Care & Rapid Response Registered Nurse
Southcoast Health - Tobey Hospital - Wareham, MA
August 2016 to January 2018
Assessing patients in need of critical care monitoring while initiating planned personalized care plans; Analyzing patient's cardiac rhythms with ongoing intravenous drip(s) emergent medical orders following protocols in place for sustaining life threatening diagnoses. Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistant while delegating appropriately. Ensuring all ventilators, telemetry monitors, and medical equipment functions properly for patient safety and monitoring critically ill patients proficiently Bridgewater State Hospital - Bridgewater, MA
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Community Health Center of Cape Cod - Mashpee, MA
October 2014 to December 2015
Home Care Management/Urgent Care- Promote and restore health across lifespan by completing the nursing process. Collaborating with Health Care Provider/multidisciplinary team members. Supervising/ delegation to healthcare personnel CNAs/medical assistants, as well as prioritizing emergent patient healthcare needs for patient needs to be met and daily proper facility operations. Emergency Room Technician
Tobey Hospital & Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA June 2009 to October 2014
Providing medical services including Phlebotomy, Electrocardiograms, POC testing, & assisting Physicians/Nurses within my scope of practice regarding All Patient Care within the Emergency Department
Education
Master's in Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing - DeVry University
January 2018 to Present
Associate in Nursing
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
2014
Associate's in Business in Business/Communications Bristol Community College
2009
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: August 2022
State: MA
Skills
• Previous Certified Nursing Assistant Experience
• Previous Certified Medical Assistant Experience
• Infection Control
• Patient-Centered Care
• Pediatrics - Across Lifespan - Geriatrics Nursing
• Primary Care
• Mental Health & Addiction(s)
• Operations
• Operations Management
• Epic
• Meditech
• Oasis
• Motivational Interviewing
• Organization Skills
• Staff Development
• Multitasking
• Critical Care within ICU & ED
• Active Listening
• Prioritization & Delegation
• Long Term Care/Respite Care/Post Acute Care (9 years)
• Medication Administration including all variable administrating techniques
• Nurse Management/Leadership Experience
• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Triage/Emergent Nursing
• Phlebotomy
• Case Management/Utilization
• Microsoft Office
• Behavioral/Substance Addictions Nursing
• Healthcare Personnel Training & Development
• Development & Administration of Employee Orientation
• Patient Care Monitoring
• Venipuncture - Phlebotoy Certifed
• Crisis Intervention Prevention
• Primary Language English & Secondary Language Spanish
• Customer Satisfaction/Service
• Home Care
• Travel Nursing Consultant
• Restraint Management
• Vital Signs
• Acute care
• ICU experience
• Medication administration
• English
• Occupational health
• Documentation review
• Teaching
• Classroom experience
• Supervising experience
• Travel nursing
• Nurse management
Awards
2017 Patient care excellence - Southcoast Health
international nursing association top educator/leader in healthcare award August 2020
Excellence in Nurse Leadership award
Certifications and Licenses
American Heart Association
ACLS & BLS - expires
September 18, 2023
CDC Infection Prevention Certification
November 2019 to Present
CDC Nursing Home Infection Prevention Training Program - Exam passed 100% - Certification achieved
Omnicell/Pyxis Train the Trainer Certification
June 2020 to Present
Nurse Educator with Omnicell/Pyxis technology pertaining to Medication Administration technology delivery software
Harm Reduction Certification
May 2019 to Present
Praxis - Bureau of Substance/Addictions Certification - Psych Nursing HIV/AIDS
Present
Praxis - Bureau of Substance/Addictions Certification Trauma Informed Care Certification
Present
Verbal De-escalation Strategies Certification
January 2021 to Present
Assessments
Electronic Health Records: Best Practices — Expert June 2019
Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use. Full results: Expert
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