Suzie Shanahan
5613 Lenox Ave, Lincoln
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln
05.2024 - Current
- Main clinical site: University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE
- Rural rotations completed at Memoral Community Hospital - Blair NE and Columbus Community Hospital - Columbus, NE
- 1,000+ hours of clinical experience in both large academic and rural health care facilities.
- 100+ peripheral nerve blocks performed, including both upper and lower extremity blocks.
Registered Nurse
CHI Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practice in a 16-bed intensive care unit, caring for patients with complex medical issues, including but not limited to septic shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, acute respiratory failure, ischemic, and hemorrhagic strokes.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills through the appropriate titration of medications, identifying cardiac arrhythmias, anticipating patient deterioration and making prompt changes to treatment, and assisting with bedside procedures such as intubation and central line placement.
- Coordinated patient care and staffing in the ICU as charge nurse while also responding to and leading hospital-wide rapid response and code blue calls.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses and student nurses as they develop high-level skills to care for patients of varied ages, backgrounds, and illnesses.
- Delivered honest and compassionate communication to patients and family members throughout their ICU stay. Routinely advocated for patients and families as part of the interprofessional care team.
- Collaborated with fellow nurses to create positive change by assisting with research projects, encouraging continuing education, and recognizing and honoring outstanding nurses.
- Trained by vascular access team to place ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs.
Education
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice -
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NEBachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University
LincolnCertification
Registered Nurse
Accomplishments
St. Elizabeth Over the Top Nurse of the Year Nominee 2023
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Bryan College of Health Sciences
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI Health St. Elizabeth
05.2021 - 04.2024
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice -
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University