Susan Best
Garner,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate registered nurse, experienced in school health nursing, behavioral health nursing, early intervention, and special education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract School Health Nurse
Quality Staffing Solutions
08.2023 - Current
- Providing direct nursing care, care coordination, and referral for students presenting with health concerns.
- Developing and implementing individualized health plans and providing case management for students with chronic health conditions.
- Instructing school staff, students, and families regarding health issues and safe medication administration.
Assertive Community Treatment Team Nurse
Easter Seals UCP NC & VA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Maximizing client medication adherence and engagement in health promotion by developing therapeutic alliances.
- Utilizing safety planning and motivational interviewing techniques for crisis intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrating flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managing patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
UNC Johnston Health
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managing challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Facilitating group therapy sessions for patients, fostering an open dialogue about coping strategies.
Registered Nurse, Adult Admissions Unit
Cherry Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Supporting patients in crisis through redirection to regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessing need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures to promote patient autonomy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NCGraduate Certificate in Child And Family Studies - Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCBachelor of Science - Business Management
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PASkills
- Therapeutic communication
- Case management
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Education
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Contract School Health Nurse
Quality Staffing Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Assertive Community Treatment Team Nurse
Easter Seals UCP NC & VA
12.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
UNC Johnston Health
06.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Adult Admissions Unit
Cherry Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnston Community College
Graduate Certificate in Child And Family Studies - Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Saint Francis University
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