Susan H.

Edwards

Objective
Caring RN with over 8 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings seeking a nurse navigator position.

Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2019
Current GPA 3.96

J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
Overall GPA 3.13

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

Licensure & Certification

RN Board Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) Certified

Career Experience
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
Neuroscience, Orthopedic, and Wellness Center – Outpatient January 2017 – Present
Clinical RN II
Lead RN in a busy rheumatology practice. Supervise another RN along with LPNs and CMAs. Perform telephone
assessment and triage patient calls and portal messages. Present duties include interim clinical coordinator. Develop
weekly schedule for 14 team members, oversee patient throughput, and handle all patient complaints.

VCU Health System – Inpatient September 2015 – January 2017

Clinical RN II
Provide high quality nursing care in busy rehabilitation unit that includes spinal cord and traumatic brain injury
patients. Work with a multi-disciplinary team, including: MDs, physical, occupational, speech, and rehab
psychologist team to assure the best rehab outcome for both patients and families.

St. Clare Medical Center November 2009 – July 2014

Fenton, MO
Staff RN
Provided excellent nursing care to patients on neuroscience unit. Assessed and cared for patients diagnosed with
strokes, seizures, and spinal cord and brain injuries. Provided post op care following back and brain surgeries.
Became a hospital-wide PRN Nurse and provided care on a variety of floors, including: cardiac, orthopedic, ER, and
medical-surgical areas.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital April 2009 – November 2009

St. Louis, MO
Staff RN
Provided quality patient care on busy, high volume neurosurgical floor including the step down unit. Monitored post-
op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and oriented patients to the unit. Maintained lumbar drainage
systems per physicians’ orders. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Skills
Cerner and Epic electronic health records proficient
Microsoft Office proficient

Activities
Cheryl Watson Free Clinic
Hanover, VA
RN volunteer at free medical clinic serving Hanover County.

References
References Available Upon Request