Nurse Practitioner Health

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July 04, 2022

Susan Gierczyk DNP AGACNP, PMHNP

Education

Brandman University

Post Doctoral Certificate In Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner May 2021

Rush University College of Nursing April 2017

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Capstone Project: “Communication of Fall Precautions During Transitions in Care”

Loyola University 1995

Bachelor of Nursing Science, Nursing, Cum Laude

Experience

Be Spoke Psychiatry 2021-present

. Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management for adult to geriatric patient population in extended care facility setting.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Transplant & Hepatology 2006-2022

Registered Nurse

Pre and post-surgical care for the liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patient populations

Anticipate patient needs of the pre and post-transplant patients resulting in expedition of critical care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care

Discharge teaching & education for pre and post-transplant surgery patient

The Few Institute, Chicago, IL

Plastic Surgery 2009-2013

Study Coordinator

Collaborated with treating investigator, study monitor, and evaluating physicians for injectable study

Recruitment of study participants, initiation of study protocol, and follow up per IRB guidelines

Clinic Nurse Current

Recovery of patients after anesthesia, monitor vitals, and assess readiness for discharge after in office procedures

Post procedure discharge teaching

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Chicago, IL 2008-2009

Department of Neurosurgery Clinic Nurse

Coordinated pre-surgical testing

Provided pre and post-operative education for the neurosurgical patient population

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Chicago, IL 2000-2006

Department of Plastic Surgery

Clinical Nurse

Provided care for the cosmetic and reconstructive patient population

Pre and postoperative education

Co-study coordinator for the Mentor Silicone Implant Study in compliance with IRB

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner