Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
References
Languages
Work Preference
Certification
Timeline
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Sussan Falodun

Nursing
Regina,SK

Summary

Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in psychiatric nursing/long term patient care. Collaborative and dependable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal, and written communication skills with sound clinical judgment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home
Regina, SK
01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.

Resident Care Co-ordinator

Santa Maria Senior Citizen Home
Regina, SK
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, enhancing access to specialized services for residents as needed.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Liaised with interdisciplinary teams such as nursing, therapy, nutritionists, social workers during case conferences discussing any adjustments needed for appropriate patient-centered care delivery.
  • Conducted assessments to identify residents'' needs, ensuring appropriate placement within the facility''s programs and services.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
  • Evaluated the efficacy of implemented care plans through regular monitoring of patient progress toward established goals.
  • Served as a resource person for colleagues seeking guidance on complex psychiatric cases or clinical challenges encountered within the unit.
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments for at-risk individuals promptly addressing any concerns identified throughout the evaluation process.
  • Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Sunrise health Region
10.2007 - 05.2011
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
  • Improved patient well-being by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment through consistent enforcement of unit rules and boundaries.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs within a fast-paced acute care setting.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Psychiatric Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2007
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions on various topics such as coping strategies, stress management, and medication adherence for improved patient understanding
  • Evaluated the efficacy of implemented care plans through regular monitoring of patient progress toward established goals.

Education

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK
01.2020

Diploma - Registered Nurse

School Of Nursing University of Benin Teaching Hos
Edo-State, Nigeria
06.1994

Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing

School Of Psychiatric Nursing
Edo-State, Nigeria
06.1992

Skills

SKILls

  • Electronic charting expertise(word processing)
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Conflict Management
  • Train Employees
  • Seasoned in Medical /Surgical Clinical Procedures
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Recruit Well-Qualified Staff
  • Medication Tracking
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Policy Development
  • Case Reviews
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Maintaining Aseptic Technique

Pain Management

Physical Assessment

Mental health assessment, intervention ,follow-up and rehabilitation set up and evaluation

Awards

Canadian Nurses Foundation (CFN) Award 2021

References

When required

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancement

Certification

  • [RPN License - 2024

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home
01.2020 - Current

Resident Care Co-ordinator

Santa Maria Senior Citizen Home
01.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home
01.2013 - 01.2018

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Sunrise health Region
10.2007 - 05.2011

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Psychiatric Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Diploma - Registered Nurse

School Of Nursing University of Benin Teaching Hos

Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing

School Of Psychiatric Nursing
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