SUSAN CASTER
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Registered nurse with 20+ years of experience. Areas of expertise include telemetry, endoscopy, colonoscopy, oncology, orthopedics, and pediatrics.
EXPERIENCE
DECEMBER 2012 - PRESENT
REGISTERED NURSE, WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER
At Weirton, I currently work in the Outpatient Endoscopy/Colonoscopy Center/Infusion Center. I previously worked as a float RN, caring for the critically ill patients, and managing volumes as needed. As a float nurse, I worked in the ER, Critical Department, Pediatrics, Recovery and Telemetry.
• Provided coverage in the recovery room, emergency room, CCU, IMC and Medical/Surgical units.
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• As an Infusion RN, I administer IV fluids, and monitor patient’s vitals and progress.
• Received Nursing Excellence Award in 2019.
JANUARY 1999 – JULY 2012
REGISTERED NURSE, ST. CLAIR HOSPITAL
I provided medical care to multiple units, including Orthopedics, Oncology, Outpatient. In my role of Charge Nurse, I provided supervision and guidance to the nursing and collaborated with the administrative staff to facilitate patient care.
• Provided advocacy to critical patients.
• Collected laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing.
• Observed short stay patients and recorded their vitals.
• Enforced HIPPA compliance in the unit.
• Awarded the Cameo of Caring in 2003.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
BLS CERTIFICATION, THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
ACLS CERTIFICATION, THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ONCOLOGY NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURG
NURSING, ALLEGHENY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EMT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, ALLEGHENY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMT-P, CENTER FOR EMERGENCY MEDICINE