Susan Drew
Brunswick
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hospice of the Golden Isles, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through effective pain management and personalized care plans, while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Skilled in supervising staff and conducting thorough patient assessments to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HospiceoftheGoldenIsles
Brunswick, GA
06.2000 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and end-of-life care options.
- Facilitated pain management interventions to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.
- Supervised nursing aides, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Brunswick College, Valdosta State University
06.1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HospiceoftheGoldenIsles
06.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Brunswick College, Valdosta State University