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Susan Ewing R.N.

Objective

To obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my knowledge and skills as a Registered Nurse to help others maintain optimal health with compassion and empathy.

Experience

Life Health INC

6 2022 to 8/2022

Triage, Nurse advice line for the United States Government/Veterans

Answered incoming calls from beneficiaries and their families

Provided medical recommendations and medical support per guideline procedures

Directed the beneficiaries to locations of care including, calling 911, urgent care and physicians to facilitate care under the government’s medical guideline.

West Boca Medical Center

Neonatal intensive care unit

02/2022 to 05/2022

Provided critical care for neonates, administered lifesaving medication, nutrition, and obtained pertinent laboratory work for progressive care.

Attended high risk, natural and cesarean section deliveries.

Monitored neonates on ventilators, CPAP and Oscillators.

Trustbridge /Hospice by the Sea

Boca Raton, Florida

08/2011 to 04/2018

Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Carried primary responsibility for evaluation and admissions of all patients referred for hospice care.

Met with patients and families to provide detailed information regarding the hospice philosophy and end of life care process provided through symptom management and psychosocial support.

Assessed symptoms, coordinated a detailed plan of care /treatment for hospice appropriate patients independently and in collaboration with physicians.

Independently marketed and provided education to all healthcare professionals and community at large.

Coordinated a safe discharge to home/facility with medications and DME as per physician orders.

Maintained certificate in healthcare provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED.

Hospice by the Sea

Palliative Care Team

Boca Raton and Ft Lauderdale, Florida

04/2008 to 08/2011

Palliative Care Registered Nurse

Worked with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, ARNP’s, social workers and spiritual counselors to assess individual patients for uncontrolled symptoms and psychosocial and spiritual needs.

Discussed advanced directives and goals of care with patients and families and fellow team members.

Conducted family meetings independently and with team members to provide explanations and treatment options pertaining to a new medical diagnosis or end of life care.

Assisted patients and families with goal setting and options to improve quality of life through symptom management while patient is seeking curative treatment.

Maintained certificate in healthcare provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED.

Deer Creek Chiropractic

Deerfield Beach, FL

07/2006 to 04/2008

Chiropractic Assistant/ Office Manager

Overseeing and managing busy chiropractic office, greeting patients, insurance verification.

Administering ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, mechanical traction and developing x-rays.

Responsible for the general flow of patients as they moved through their therapies and preparing patients for chiropractic manipulation.

Responsible for collecting co-pays, deductibles, co- insurance.

Responsible for overseeing billing and collections.

Responsible for making financial deposits and monthly bank reconciliation.

Plantation General Hospital

Plantation, Florida

03/2001- 03/2006

Registered Nurse

NICU- Level III Unit

Assessed and monitored high risk neonates on ventilators, CPAP, Oscillators.

Attended high risk deliveries via cesarean section or natural birth.

Physician directed de-escalation of care in removal of life support.

Provided emotional and psychological support to families.

Collaborated with Neonatologists and respiratory therapists concerning medications, scans, and laboratory findings.

Maintained certificate in healthcare provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and Neonatal resuscitation (NRP).

Boca Raton Regional

Boca Raton, Florida

09/2000 to 3/2001

Registered Nurse-

Level II NICU/Newborn Nursery

●Provided critical care for neonates, administered lifesaving medication, nutrition, and obtained pertinent laboratory work for progressive care.

●Attended high risk, natural and cesarean section deliveries.

●Monitored neonates on ventilators, CPAP and Oscillators.

●Float to Newborn nursery when census required, assessed and monitored for any changes in health status and provided education to new parents. (Bottle feeding or breast-feeding education)

●Maintained certificate in healthcare provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

10/1999- 07/2000

Registered Nurse, SNICU- Level III-IV Unit

Assessed and maintained critical pre- and post-surgical neonates on ventilators, oscillators, and IV life prolonging medications.

Collaborated with Neonatologists and other health professionals to ensure quality of care and de-escalation of care including removal of life support.

Provided families with emotional support, education and explanation of care pertaining to neonate medical condition.

Maintained certificate in healthcare provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED.

Licensure and Education

Florida and Multi-state RN License-RN3390392

Healthcare provider (BLS) Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED

NRP Neonatal Resuscitation

Pediatric Advanced life support

Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, Florida

Spanish River High-school, Boca Raton, Florida

Current until July 2024

Current until April 2024

Current until April 2024

Current until April 2024

Associates degree in Nursing 12/1998

High school diploma 05/1989

References

Therese Brady RN adr7lb@r.postjobfree.com 561-***-****

Melissa Paultz ARNP adr7lb@r.postjobfree.com 561-***-****

Jill Welling RN adr7lb@r.postjobfree.com 954-***-****

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