Susan Natale

Clinical Level III nurse in Adult PACU caring for level 1 trauma center surgical patients including general, orthopedic, urologic, gynocologic, neurosurgical and thoracic patients

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Recovery Rooom nurse specializing in post operation surgical care. Charge Nurse in the Ambulatory Surgical Center. Clinical Research Coordinator for Sandoz Pharmaceuticals

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Staff nurse in Surgical ICU caring for general surgery and open heart surgical patients

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.