Susan Capan

Utilized advanced practice skills to autonomously manage care of general medicine patients from admission to discharge, with various diagnoses. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe disposition, medication access, and appropriate post-hospital follow-up care.

Provided comprehensive care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, including assessment, pre-procedure explanations, post-procedure monitoring, and medication management. Conducted outpatient clinic visits for patients requiring or following endoscopic procedures.

Managed the admission and discharge of patients undergoing cardiac procedures and those admitted with acute cardiac conditions. Independently managed patients in cardiology clinic for various cardiac issues and pre-operative risk assessments.

Served as the first nurse practitioner in the observation unit, helping to define the role and expand the service's census. Admitted patients, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted tests, diagnosed, prescribed, and discharged patients.

Provided direct nursing care for a wide variety of patients across all age groups in the Emergency Department. Collaborated with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

Carried out nursing responsibilities including assessment, patient education, and medication/chemotherapy administration to oncology, medical, and surgical patients. Fulfilled charge nurse duties for a 22-bed inpatient unit.

Completed the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, gaining advanced skills in managing acute care patients. Focused on comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge.

Activities and societies: W. E. Van Doren Scholarship Recipient 2011-2012

Participated in the Graduate Entry Program, preparing for registered nurse licensure. Received the W. E. Van Doren Scholarship in 2011-2012.

Studied Community Health with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion. Gained foundational knowledge in public health principles and health promotion strategies.