ELAINE M.

SCHUSTER
217 Blue Grass Drive
Jefferson, Georgia 30549
706-367-0088
esd4c882@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE: Experienced, enthusiastic, detail oriented RN seeks a part- time posi

tion to utilize my Nursing knowledge and judgement.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville Georgia - January 1995- Present
RN Surgical Interviews-March 2003 to present
Review the surgical patient's health history and complete the admission database
. Implement DVT, OSA, MRSA protocols specific to Gwinnett Medical Center. Foll
ow the physician's and anesthesia orders concisely and accurately. Complete comp
uter charting. Educate the patient on their specific instructions before surger
y and allay their fears. Obtain medical/cardiac clearances as ordered by physic
ian. Proficient in venipunctures. Competent in processing the most complicated
ASA 4 surgical patient. Function as the relief cataract nurse for DaySurgery pat
ients during the absence of their coordinator.
RN Day Surgery / Gwinnett Medical Center- January 1995 to March 2003
Provided preoperative and postoperative care to the surgical patient. Recognized
and treated postoperative complications. Assessed and maintained airway patenc
y in the pediatric and adult patient.
Gwinnett Day Surgery, Snellville, Georgia- September 1989 to January 1995
Focused on preparing the adult and pediatric patient for their surgery. Managed
the postoperative surgical patient.
Urgent Medical Care, Columbus, Ohio February 1984 to June 1989
Functioned as the sole RN per shift in an urgent care setting. Triaged adult and
pediatric patients. Stabilized cardiac patients for immediate transport to area
hospitals. Handled all emergencies efficiently.
Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio- January 1982 to January 1983
Team leader on a medical surgical unit. Provided, supervised and directed the nu
rsing care of the postoperative patient. Implemented nursing care plans to meet
the individual needs of my patients.
St. Clare's' Hospital, Schenectady New York - February 1977 to December 1977
Staff nurse on postoperative urological unit.
Divine Providence Hospital , Williamsport, Pennsylvania- July 1973 to December 1
976
Weekend Hospital Supervisor on a rotating basis- June 1976- December 1976
Charge Nurse Emergency Room - June 1976- December 1976
Assistant Head Nurse Medical Surgical Unit - August 1974 - June 1976
Staff nurse- Medical Surgical unit July 1973 - August 1974
Portage Family Practice Clinic, Portage, Pennsylvania- June 1972 to May 1973
Office RN in a Family Practice Clinic.
Ellis Hospital, Schenectady New York - September 1970 to May 1972
PACU staff nurse. Provided initial post op management of the surgical patient.
New York University Medical Center New York City September 1969 to September 197
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Staff nurse in ICU caring for postoperative cardiac surgery patients.
Interests: Visit Noble Village Nursing home and Martin Elementary special needs
class with our Happy Tails therapy dog on a weekly basis. Enjoy gardening.