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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 *******.*****@*******.*** 561-***-****
Melissa Paultz ARNP **************@*****.*** 561-***-****
Jill Welling RN ********@*******.*** 954-***-****