Susan Brent
Registered Nurse
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Reliable with proven outstanding client care and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Nurse Supervisor
Passport Health
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Served as a clinical resource for junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and current standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Lasik Plus
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients during surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse Travel Consultant
Passport Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided client travel consultations with destination based information from CDC, itinerary, medical history, and travel purpose.
- Administered vaccinations for infant, children, and adults.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions post vaccinations.
- Educated clients in travel supplies and prescriptive needs.
Substitute School Nurse
Teays Valley Schools
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Increased awareness of health issues among students through engaging presentations and educational materials.
- Improved attendance rates by working closely with parents to address ongoing health issues impacting their child''s ability to attend school regularly.
- Enhanced staff understanding of common childhood illnesses through regular workshops, leading to more informed decision-making regarding student needs.
- Reduced the spread of infectious diseases by implementing effective infection control measures within the school setting.
Registered Nurse Supervisor Surgery
Nationwide Children's Hospital
04.1997 - 11.2021
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by holding or passing instruments.
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Evaluated current processes related to healthcare delivery systems, suggesting changes that could enhance effectiveness or reduce costs.
- Supervised and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, and other personnel.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Capital University
Columbus, OH04.1998
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Immunization administration
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certified Laser Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Multistate Nursing License
Timeline
Area Nurse Supervisor
Passport Health
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Travel Consultant
Passport Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Lasik Plus
09.2022 - 09.2023
Substitute School Nurse
Teays Valley Schools
07.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse Supervisor Surgery
Nationwide Children's Hospital
04.1997 - 11.2021
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Capital University
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